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Title: Manager, Tax Compliance

Department Org: Controller - 106250

Employee Classification: U1 - Unclassified PSA FT

Bargaining Unit: Professional Staff Association

Primary Location: MC AD

Shift:  1

Start Time:  8:00 am   End Time:  5:00 pm

Posted Salary: commensurate with education and experience

Float: No

Rotate: No

On Call: No

Travel: No

Weekend/Holiday: No

Job Description:

The Manager of Tax Compliance contributes to the fulfillment of the university's mission and vision by ensuring compliance with all applicable tax laws, rules, and regulations. The Manager of Tax Compliance responsibilities include but are not limited to preparing or reviewing all tax filings; serving as the primary resource for tax-related matters; ensuring the accuracy of tax-related ledger accounts; creating and managing database queries for reporting purposes; exercising discretion and professional judgment; and identifying and implementing process improvements.

Responsibilities include:

• Ensures regulatory compliance related to tax matters.
• Serves as the primary resource and technical expert for tax-related issues and provides guidance to departments and administrators on matters that may impact their areas.
• Provides input on the development and implementation of tax planning strategies.
• Reviews and documents processes to improve productivity and efficiency.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required in Accounting, Finance, or related business field.
• A minimum of ten (10) years of directly related work experience in Payroll, Accounting, Audit, or Finance with a strong tax background and knowledge of tax rules, regulations, policies, and general accounting with problem solving and process improvement skills required.
• Requires analysis and judgment in accomplishing diversified duties and the exercise of independent thinking within the limits of policies and regulations.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Access database software for analyzing and forecasting required.
• Requires a “Can Do” attitude with the ability to manage multiple projects, produce high quality work within established timeframe with the ability to balance operational and
reporting deadlines.
• Provide excellent customer service skills with the ability to handle complex issues in a professional manner, exercising good judgment in dealing with sensitive issues.
• Ability to analyze and interpret external regulations and policies and translate them into compliant and efficient processes.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in business, Finance, Accounting, or related field strongly preferred.
• Five (5) years’ experience in supervision or management preferred.
•Experience in a large university or governmental/non-profit organization preferred.
• Banner and Sprintax systems experience a plus.

Conditions of Employment:

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The University of Toledo is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. The University of Toledo does not discriminate in employment, educational programs, or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military or veteran status, disability, familial status, or political affiliation. 

The University is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, dual-career professionals and covered veterans.

The University of Toledo provides reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodation to complete this application, or for testing or interviewing, please contact the HR Compliance at  hrcompliance@utoledo.edu or 419-530-4747 between the hours of 8:30AM and 5:00PM or apply online for an accommodation request. 

Computer access is available at most public libraries and at the Office of Human Resources located in the Center for Administrative Support on the Main Campus of the University of Toledo.