Tax Manager

* Prepares and timely files Form 990, Form 990T, Form 4720, state tax returns, foreign filings (Form 926, 5471, 8865 etc.), country-by country report, tax extensions, and other tax forms for the University and related organizations.
* Monitors the receipt of K-1’s and other relevant tax information related to the investments of the University.
* Manages external tax preparers’ activities related to the preparation and filing of 990, federal and state 990-T, and Form 4720 excise tax return.
* Works with the Investment Office staff to access reports and information in Backstop.
* Works with campus units that generate unrelated business income.
* Responds to IRS and state agency audits, inquiries, and tax notices.
* Researches and writes complex tax issues and matters.
* Keeps current with new tax laws and changes.
* Advises Controller and Associate Vice President for Finance of significant tax issues.
* Applies for certificate of residency Form 8802 for the University and maintains Form 6166.
* Works closely with Financial Services staff on various accounting issues.
* Assists with the preparation of year-end financial statement work papers.
* Participates in special projects as requested by management
* Uses in-depth knowledge and experience to perform a variety of complex operating or cost accounting activities, incorporating accounting theories and principles.
* Guides others and acts as a resource on systems of recording costs or other financial and budgetary data.
* Performs other related work as needed.
** Preferred Qualifications*
* * Background with alternative investments, K-1’s, and endowment-related tax compliance
* Work with large, not-for-profit entities.
* Knowledge of federal income tax related to higher education.
* Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
* Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
* Familiar with tax software like K-1X (formerly C-TRAC).
* Research tax issues for compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations.
* Communicate tax and accounting information clearly and concisely.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* Attention to detail.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Think strategically and translate into operational objectives.
* Independently develop and analyze alternative solutions and make recommendations.
* Establish and maintain relationships at all organizational levels.
* Flexibility and ability to work effectively and gracefully under considerable time pressure to meet tax deadlines.
* Flexible, hybrid role with occasional on-campus presence (approximately 2-4 days per month)
* Work non-traditional hours when necessary.

When applying, the document(s)
** MUST
* * be uploaded via the
** My Experience
** page, in the section titled
** Application Documents
** of the application.

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