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Nova Southeastern University · 23 hours ago

Senior Tax Analyst

positionFort Lauderdale, FL
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level
date5+ years exp

Nova Southeastern University is seeking an experienced Senior Tax Analyst to support its Financial Operations team. This role is critical in ensuring institutional tax compliance and advancing strategic tax planning initiatives across the University.

EducationHigher EducationNon Profit
Hiring Manager
Sabrina Livingston
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Responsibilities

Manage federal and state Foreign Gift & Contract reporting
Oversee nonresident alien tax withholding and reporting
Review independent contractor classifications and fringe benefit tax implications
Conduct technical tax research and prepare tax memorandums
Monitor tax law changes and assess institutional impact
Advise on tax considerations for grants, contracts, and new programs
Develop tax compliance procedures and internal controls
Partner with HR, Payroll, Procurement, and other departments on tax matters
Assist with federal, state, and local tax filings (including income and sales/use tax)

Qualification

Tax accounting experienceFederal/state tax regulationsAnalytical skillsExcel proficiencyCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsBachelor’s degreeMaster’s in TaxCPAIRS Form 990Higher education tax issues

Required

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
5+ years of tax accounting experience (higher education or nonprofit preferred)
Strong knowledge of federal/state tax regulations, fringe benefits, worker classification, and nonresident alien taxation
Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills
Proficiency in Excel and Word

Preferred

Master's in Tax, JD, or LLM
CPA preferred
Experience with IRS Form 990
Familiarity with higher education tax issues

Benefits

Competitive compensation
Comprehensive benefits (including tuition waiver)

Company

Nova Southeastern University

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Nova Southeastern University is a nonprofit, independent research university offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees.
dateFounded in 1964
location
Davie, Florida, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
web-link
http://nova.edu

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$4.75M
Key Investors
Community Foundation of BrowardHealth Foundation of South Florida
2025-06-26Grant· $0.45M
2023-02-15Grant· $1M
2022-02-22Grant· $0.3M

Leadership Team

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Marilyn Gardner
Program Professor & Education Enterprise Associate
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Theoharis Theoharides
Executive Director, Center of Excellence for Neuroinflammation Research, NSU
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