Tax Director

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Tax Director
The candidate is responsible for identification, analysis, communication, coordination and resolution of all federal and state tax issues. The position advises executive management, campus units and affiliates on tax and related issues and is responsible for identifying and resolving University tax compliance obligations and many tax reporting functions. Functionally, this position is responsible for the oversight of all tax filings. Responsibilities: Advises executive management as to significant tax issues and evaluates and recommends courses of action; Advises individuals at all levels of the organization, and supervises advice regarding operational tax issues; Provides UBIT, indirect, state, and international tax subject matter expertise to various business units; Conducts planning, analysis and continuous communication regarding IT, estimates, and sources; Provides end-to-end tax requirements (covering high level structuring through implementation) for projects and new business initiatives; Educates campus and affiliates as to tax implications of their business and changes to business models; Partners with business leaders in Procurement, Finance, Treasury, Legal, and external advisers and consultants on various business and tax planning matters; Serves as primary liaison for the University with the IRS, Department of Revenue, or other regulatory agents on tax audits; Advises on tax compliance for projects and other efforts conducted internationally, working closely with Global Operations Support and the Attorney General’s Office, as appropriate; Maintains an effective network of contacts in other universities to identify and analyze impact of tax issues; Oversees the tax function, ensuring that university-wide tax practices are in compliance with federal, state and local tax laws as well as other regulatory requirements; Supervises the preparation of various income, excise, and information tax returns; Coordinates and controls the use of outside accountants for tax consultation matters when required; Backs up Accounts Payable processes, serving as both tax subject matter expert and operational leader within Procurement Services; Works closely with Procurement Services and other Finance units on systems modernizations, changes, and other technological issues; Works closely with tax counsel in the Washington State Attorney General’s Office for legal matters related to tax management Performs tax planning functions related to all aspects of University’s business; Oversees the Washington State high technology tax deferral process at the University as well as the Machinery and Equipment exemption program; Actively identifies and supports tax technology and process improvement initiatives; Serves on various University committees, representing both tax and the Finance department’s interests; Supervise a small team of tax analysts, and ensure operations of the Tax Office are efficient.

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