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Associate Director, Tax

Position Number: 6876202
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Position Type: Business - Accounting

Associate Director, Tax

Job Summary

Direct/Manage/Supervise tax planning strategies for the organization. Ensure tax policies and procedures support the university's governance and objectives. Oversee all international, federal, state, and local compliance, calculations, and filings. Liaise with external auditors/tax planners and internal accounting department regarding tax reporting matters. Lead tax department internal controls processes and research issues and changes in applicable tax law and its impact on the organization. Provide guidance to finance leaders to manage risk and support growth. Third-level manager. Manage the activities of first-level and second-level managers and/or supervisors. Responsible for hiring, firing, performance appraisals, and pay reviews. Broad knowledge of the field with proven leadership skills.

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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).
For additional information, click on the link, https://financialservices.utah.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/37/2026/01/2026-FS-Tax-Services-Assoc-Director.pdf

Minimum Qualifications
EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor's degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).
Associate Director, Tax Management: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 10 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 8 years of directly related work experience.

Preferences
Master's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field preferred.
Licensure as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA). Candidates who are CPA-eligible (per the State of Utah Division of Occupational Licensing rules) may be considered.
Experience in or with higher education is strongly preferred, with added preference for experience with colleges and universities with strong research programs and/or academic medical centers. An equivalent would be experience in an organization that is similarly complex and decentralized.

Special Instructions
The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States by the proposed start date. Financial Services is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.

Requisition Number: PRN44102B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary: Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm, hybrid dependent upon departmental needs
Department: 00346 - Controller/Financial Managemnt
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: $125,000 - $150,000 DOE
Close Date: 3/31/2026
Open Until Filled:

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