Tax Director
Job in
New Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut, 06540, USA
Listing for:
Yale Cancer Center
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-06-26
Job specializations:
-
Finance & Banking
Accounting & Finance, Tax Accountant, Financial Compliance, Tax Manager
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 124000 - 206500 USD Yearly
USD
124000.00
206500.00
YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
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Salary Range
$ - $
Job Requisition
136187WD
Overview
The Tax Director assists the University’s senior administration and the Division of the Senior Vice President and General Counsel in researching, analyzing, advocating and formulating positions related to complex federal and state tax compliance, issues and audits with a special focus on the University’s endowment which has a broad range of domestic and international investments and a complex investment structure. This position will be responsible for tax compliance and planning, with a particular focus on state tax, and will serve as a senior business and tax advisor for all facets of the Yale community including the University’s senior finance administration and the Investments Office.
Also, this position will be responsible for a high volume of state tax compliance and tax planning for Yale and certain related entities, determination and calculation UBTI (including on-campus activities), state extension and state estimated tax payments.
Principal Responsibilities
Research, analyze and interpret existing and proposed tax laws to determine their applicability to the University’s complex investment structure and diverse array of activities. Develop and implement appropriate actions including modeling the impact on the university, formulating policies and procedures and/or making recommendations to the appropriate senior university personnel.Work closely with the Office of Senior VP and General Counsel and Investments Office to advise on the structure, planning, and compliance requirements for investments from a tax and disclosure standpoint. Contribute to strategic tax planning with respect to the structuring of endowment investments.Lead outsourcing engagements for the tax compliance for Yale University and certain affiliated entities. These filings relate to the endowment activity, activity which is complex and requires a significant degree of expertise in the federal, state, and international tax arena.Review a high volume of federal and state partnership and international information and exempt organization tax returns and oversee federal and state estimated tax and extension payment calculations for the University and related organizations.Represent the University in federal, state, and international tax audits and negotiate and resolve tax and penalty assessments and issues, including conducting research, preparing responses to the Internal Revenue Service, as well as state tax and foreign tax authorities.Serve as a trusted tax advisor to the university community on a wide array of issues, including but not limited to, compliance and risk assessment of remote work locations, proactive tax relief under federal and state provisions, energy tax incentives, payroll and employment tax issues, state tax exemptions, and sales tax.Participate in university initiatives for federal and state tax reform and monitor legislative and regulatory activities that may impact the university.Represent the Tax Department on University-wide committees and work groups.Analyze contracts and other documentation for activities that may give rise to unrelated business taxable income (UBTI) and assist in the development of processes for tracking and identifying unrelated trades or businesses. Review agreements for appropriate tax contact terms.Identify areas of potential federal, state, and international tax exposure and proactively recommend and implement corrective measures in a timely manner.Manage and develop staff. Delegate tax projects and compliance to tax managers and associates.May perform other duties as assigned.Required
Skills and AbilitiesExceptional oral and written communication and research skills, and a strong commitment to accuracy and confidentiality.Ability to work independently in a fast‑paced and dynamic…
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