Proven · 1 week ago
Tax Specialist - College Athlete NIL Tax Returns (1099 Contractor)
United States
Contract
Remote
Mid Level
3+ years expProven is a company that provides fractional CFO, CHRO, CMO, COO services and outsourced accounting. They are seeking an experienced tax professional to join them as a 1099 contractor specializing in tax preparation and planning for college athletes receiving NIL income. This role involves preparing federal and multi-state tax returns, advising athletes on tax strategies, and creating efficient tax preparation systems.
Management Consulting
Responsibilities
Prepare federal and multi-state tax returns for college athletes receiving NIL income
Calculate state tax obligations based on athletic schedules and game locations
Develop estimated tax payment schedules and withholding recommendations
Create templates and systems for efficient, scalable tax preparation
Advise athletes and families on tax planning strategies
Coordinate with NIL agencies for payment deduction and processing
Build repeatable processes as the practice scales
Qualification
Required
Active CPA, EA (Enrolled Agent), or tax attorney credential
3+ years of tax preparation experience
Experience with multi-state tax returns
Proficiency with tax preparation software (TurboTax Professional, ProSeries, Lacerte, or similar)
Strong understanding of 1099 income taxation
State income tax allocation rules
Estimated tax requirements
Self-employment tax considerations
Preferred
Experience with professional athlete tax returns or multi-state taxation
Familiarity with apportionment rules for athletes/entertainers
Knowledge of NCAA sports and college athletic schedules
Experience building scalable tax preparation systems
Comfort working with young adults and families with limited tax knowledge
Company
Proven
Proven delivers the executive leadership and operational infrastructure growing businesses need to scale—without the cost of full-time hires.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Adam Lewis
CFO Partner
Dave Willson
Founder, CFO
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