Program Manager Tax - Accounting

Program Manager Tax - Accounting at Christus Health summary:

The Program Manager Tax is responsible for overseeing the system-wide property tax function at CHRISTUS Health, including evaluating needs, managing databases, and ensuring compliance. The role involves coordinating with regional accounting teams, handling payments, filings, reconciliations, and collaborating with consultants on exemptions and protests. A background in accounting or finance, experience in tax roles, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities are essential for success in this role.

Summary:

Reports to the Tax Manager, and is responsible for coordinating the system-wide property tax function for CHRISTUS Health. This position will first evaluate the property tax needs for a system wide centralized function. Subsequently they will manage the property tax area and perform all necessary duties.

• Setup and monitor a property tax database for all CHRISTUS properties to assist in compliance and to determine necessary staffing.
• Perform research and gather data from our regional accounting teams and other groups throughout CHRISTUS Health to file timely property tax renditions.
• Prepare reconciliations, process property tax payments and monitor to assure timely payments.
• Work with our regional accounting teams to assist with general ledger monthly accruals.
• Collaborate with outside consultants as necessary to file exemption requests and protests.
• Set up new accounts upon property acquisition and close property accounts as properties are disposed.
• Assist in advising / training others within CHRISTUS on property tax issues.
• Ability to engage peers and other appropriate individuals in gathering required information, and in coordinating the property tax function.
• Other duties as assigned by the System Director of Tax or the Tax Manager.

Requirements:

• Accounting, Finance or Business degree is required.
• BA/BS in Accounting or Finance is preferred
• Prior experience in a CPA firm environment or similar, in a tax role, is preferred
• Property tax compliance and/or consulting experience preferred.
• Ability to analyze, research and interpret property tax issues, document and communicate findings.
• Must be self-motivated, capable of taking initiative, successfully handle and prioritize multiple competing priorities, and effectively manage deadlines.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment and have strong rapport with the executive team, colleagues, and subordinates.
• Strong communication skills with internal and external customer base.
• Solid business acumen.
• Previous work experience demonstrating knowledge of general policies and procedures followed in an accounting/tax department.
• Experience with advanced Excel spreadsheet tools preferred.
• Experience with Meditech and/or INFOR accounting software systems is a plus.
• Supervisory experience is a plus.
• CPA is a plus

Work Schedule:

5 Days - 8 Hours

Work Type:

Full Time

Keywords:

property tax management, tax compliance, accounting, property tax filings, tax reconciliations, tax database management, CHRISTUS Health, tax research, property tax payments, financial reporting