University of Utah · 2 hours ago
Associate Director, Tax
Salt Lake City, UT
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$125K/yr - $150K/yr
8+ years expUniversity of Utah is seeking an Associate Director of Tax to manage tax planning strategies and ensure compliance with tax policies. The role includes overseeing tax compliance, managing staff, and providing guidance on tax-related matters to finance leaders.
Higher Education
No H1B
Responsibilities
Leadership and Staff Management - Responsible for all aspects of the day-to-day operations of the university's tax compliance requirements. This includes managing staff responsible for the preparation of the multiple IRS Forms 990, Form 990-T, and the federal/state payroll tax filings including Forms W2 and 1099
Compliance with Laws, Regulations, and Policies - Responsible for ensuring all work is performed in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations, as well as university policy
Annual IRS Form 990-T - Work closely with staff and various financial staff throughout the university to gather the required unrelated business income activities financial information to report on the annual Form 990-T
Assessment - The Associate Director will need to be able to create, review, and share reports to determine effectiveness of staff and programs. Additionally, they will be responsible for the creation of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to document the work being performed and how their team contributes to the achievement of the university's three key initiatives
Assessment of New/Modified Tax Law - Assess the impact of proposed tax legislation as well as final tax law and make recommendations to the Controller regarding tax planning opportunities, risk and impact to the university
Professional Credibility - Demonstrate the highest level of ethical behavior and integrity, nurture professional relationships with peers at similar colleges and universities as well as with national and regional organizations like the National Association of College and University Business Officers (NACUBO)
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree (or equivalency) + 10 years of directly related work experience
Master's degree (or equivalency) + 8 years of directly related work experience
Broad knowledge of the field with proven leadership skills
Responsible for hiring, firing, performance appraisals, and pay reviews
Responsible for all aspects of the day-to-day operations of the university's tax compliance requirements
Responsible for ensuring all work is performed in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations, as well as university policy
Ability to create, review, and share reports to determine effectiveness of staff and programs
Responsible for the creation of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Assess the impact of proposed tax legislation as well as final tax law and make recommendations to the Controller regarding tax planning opportunities, risk and impact to the university
Demonstrate the highest level of ethical behavior and integrity
Nurture professional relationships with peers at similar colleges and universities as well as with national and regional organizations
Preferred
Master's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field
Licensure as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Experience in or with higher education, with added preference for experience with colleges and universities with strong research programs and/or academic medical centers
Experience in an organization that is similarly complex and decentralized
Company
University of Utah
The University of Utah, located in Salt Lake City in the foothills of the Wasatch Mountains, is the flagship institution of higher learning in Utah.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Allison Nicholson
Special Assistant to CFO
Bruce Hunter
Interim Chief Innovation and Economic Engagement Officer
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