DescriptionThe
Director of Tax is responsible for partnering with others across the university to ensure compliance with tax regulations. The position reports directly to the University Controller and leads the university's preparation of IRS Forms 990 and 990-T. The position monitors new federal and state legislation, assesses institutional impacts, and communicates changes to leadership.
This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.Duties to Include:- Annually prepare private use analysis for tax-exempt bond financed facilities and manage unrelated business income tax (UBIT) compliance and planning.
- Perform complex analysis on various tax issues and topics involving performing tax research and reviewing tax legislation and provide risk assessment to leadership and partners across the university.
- Manage all audit activity with respect to forms 990-T and 990 inquiries from the IRS. Coordinate and respond to informational document requests as issued and defend positions taken on tax returns.
- Provide AFR staff assigned to prepare form 990s with general instruction and training to utilize K1x tax software.
Location: Remote within Iowa
Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm
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Qualifications Required Qualifications: - A Master's degree in accounting, finance or business administration, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and related experience.
- Progressively responsible experience (typically five years) in accounting, taxation, financial analysis, or a closely related area
- Extensive knowledge of and experience interpreting and applying state and federal tax laws and regulations
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex tax matters, advise leadership, and present to large groups and provide training
- Ability to work with groups of staff from a variety of backgrounds and perspectives at all levels of an organization
- Strong analytical, critical-thinking and problem-solving skills, including the ability to research complex tax issues, assess risk, and develop practical recommendations
- High degree of proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including advanced proficiency in Excel
Desired Qualifications: - Certified Public Accountant licensure or another relevant tax credential
- Experience providing consultative services, building effective partnerships, and leading process improvement
- Experience applying policies and tax requirements in a higher education, nonprofit, governmental, or similarly complex decentralized organization.
- Experience preparing or reviewing tax filings for tax-exempt organizations, including Forms 990 and 990-T.
- Knowledge of/experience with tax reporting and tax reporting tools
Position and Application Details: In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a "Relevant File" to the submission:
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.
This position is eligible for remote work within Iowa and will require a work arrangement form to be completed upon the start of your employment. Per policy, work arrangements will be reviewed annually, and must comply with the remote work program and related policies and employee travel policy when working at a remote location 
