Accounting and Tax Compliance Manager

Salary: $70,000.00 - $75,000.00 Annually

Location:

St. Bonaventure, NY

Job Type: Full Time

Job Number:

Division:
Finance & Administration

Department:
Business Office

Opening Date: 06/22/2026

The Accounting and Tax Compliance Manager provides advanced professional accounting, tax compliance, and financial reporting support for the University. This position is responsible for key tax filings, external reporting, fixed asset and debt accounting, year‑end close support, and other complex accounting functions. The role requires strong technical accounting knowledge, sound judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple reporting deadlines in a higher education or nonprofit environment.

The Accounting and Tax Compliance Manager also supports the Controller and Assistant Controller with audit preparation, interim and annual financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and process improvement initiatives. This position supervises the Budget Analyst and works collaboratively with departments across the University to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant financial information.

• Coordinate and support preparation of the University’s annual Form 990 and related tax schedules.
• Oversee annual foreign person U.S. tax reporting, including Forms 1042, 1042‑T, and 1042‑S.
• Monitor and support compliance with foreign tax matters and related reporting requirements.
• Prepare, review, and file monthly sales tax reporting.
• Assist with NCAA audit preparation and EADA annual survey reporting.
• Support Standard & Poor’s rating review and other external financial information requests.

• Assist the Controller and Assistant Controller with interim and annual financial statements.
• Support annual audit preparation, including preparing schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
• Oversee fixed asset accounting, including capitalization, depreciation, disposals, and related reporting.
• Maintain debt accounting schedules and support related financial statement disclosures.
• Assist with year-end closing activities and ensure assigned areas are completed accurately and timely.
• Research and resolve complex accounting issues using generally accepted accounting principles and institutional policies.

• Supervise the Budget Analyst, including assigning work, reviewing performance, providing guidance, and supporting professional development.
• Serve as a resource to Business Office staff and campus departments on assigned accounting and compliance matters.
• Promote consistent, accurate, and timely financial processes across the University.

• Adhere to the governing documents, policies, and procedures established by St. Bonaventure University.
• Maintain confidentiality and integrity of financial and institutional data.
• Engage in meaningful and intentional professional development related to accounting, tax compliance, nonprofit reporting, and higher education finance.

• Engage in meaningful and intentional professional development appropriate for areas of responsibility.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• At least five years of progressively responsible accounting experience.
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles.
• Experience with federal and state reporting and compliance requirements.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound professional judgment.

• Certified Public Accountant license or CPA candidate strongly preferred.
• Experience in higher education, nonprofit accounting, public accounting, or a complex fund‑accounting environment.
• Experience with Form 990, sales tax, 1042/1042‑S reporting, fixed assets, debt accounting, audit schedules, or external financial reporting.
• Experience supervising staff.
• Familiarity with ERP systems…