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Tax Manager

Dartmouth College

remote work

United States, New Hampshire, Hanover

7 Lebanon Street (Show on map)

Jan 28, 2025

Position Information

Posting date	01/28/2025
Closing date
Open Until Filled	Yes
Position Number	1128671
Position Title	Tax Manager
Department this Position Reports to	Controller's Office
Hiring Range Minimum	$107,200
Hiring Range Maximum	$134,000
Union Type	Not a Union Position
SEIU Level	Not an SEIU Position
FLSA Status	Exempt
Employment Category	Regular Full Time
Scheduled Months per Year	12
Scheduled Hours per Week	40
Schedule
Location of Position	Hanover, NH 7 Lebanon Street Suite 302
Remote Work Eligibility?	Hybrid
Is this a term position?	No
If yes, length of term in months.	n/a
Is this a grant funded position?	No
Position Purpose	The Tax Manager is responsible for Institutional compliance with applicable federal and state income tax laws and regulations, providing leadership and guidance to other member of Finance to ensure completeness and accuracy of all tax filings for Dartmouth College and its subsidiaries. The Tax Manager is the primary point of contact for working with external regulatory agencies and tax advisors. The Tax Manager also provides instruction to Alumni classes and clubs regarding their tax reporting obligations.
Description
Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp	Bachelors or equivalent combination of education and experience
Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities	Minimum of 10 years relevant tax reporting and tax accounting experience with a high degree of autonomy. Bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, financial management, or another applicable field. Experience managing complex financial and tax matters, including matters requiring a high degree of confidentiality. Thorough knowledge of computer systems and research applications associated with Federal, state and local tax laws, regulations and filing procedures. In-depth knowledge of federal and state tax reporting requirements and deadlines for complex not-for-profit organizations, preferably higher education. Knowledge of investment partnership tax reporting, including UBI reporting on Form K-1. Strong experience with a variety of tax operations and ability to drive process improvements. Excellent analytical and critical thinking abilities. Strong ability to utilize project management skills to organize and prioritize work, including work of other team members. Ability to work independently as well as the ability to work well with colleagues and team members. Ability to work under pressure of time constraints, manage competing priorities and changes in schedules and priorities, and meet deadlines. Highly proficient with computer applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills. Commitment to diversity; ability to work effectively with all constituencies in a diverse institution.
Preferred Qualifications	CPA. Experience in higher education or with higher education tax practices.
Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries	Dianne Ingalls
Department Contact Phone Number	Dianne.J.Ingalls@dartmouth.edu
Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title	Dianne Ingalls
Department Contact's Phone Number
Equal Opportunity Employer	Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged.
Background Check	Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job?	Not an essential function
Special Instructions to Applicants	Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy. https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy
Additional Instructions
Quick Link	https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/77332

Key Accountabilities

Description

Tax Compliance

Responsible for managing the collection, preparation of information, and timely and accurate filing of all federal and state informational and income tax returns for Dartmouth College and affiliated organizations. Prepare supporting workpapers and review workpapers prepared by others. Ensure timely payment of amounts due.
Review approximately 450 investment partnership K-1s for UBI implications, excise tax implications, federal reporting requirements relating to foreign investment vehicles, and state UBI reporting requirements.
Collaborate with the Office of General Counsel and the President's Office to gather information from Trustees and Senior Leaders necessary to file accurate returns.
Prepare briefing materials and review annual Form 990 filing with senior leaders in Finance, Office of General Counsel, President's Office, Investment Office, and Office of Communications.
Responsible for identifying and implementing software to support federal and state tax filings.
Implement procedures and maintain documentation to manage all tax-related filing requirements for federal returns and approximately 30 state returns.
Respond to inquiries from the IRS and state agencies.

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Management and Outreach

Prepare and present instructional materials to Alumni Class and Club Treasurers regarding their federal Form 990 filing requirements. Serves as a resource for questions.
Collaborate with Director of Financial Reporting to plan work distribution and timing for financial reporting and endowment/investment accounting staff involved in tax return preparation.
Maintain relationship with external tax advisors.
Represent Dartmouth in industry groups.
Recommend improvements in internal control related to tax compliance matters and implement a review process to ensure tax compliance controls are functioning as intended.
Lead and participate in outreach and training efforts to support campus awareness of potential tax related matters and planning considerations.

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Tax Research

Collaborate with colleagues across the institution to identify, research, and recommend solutions to tax compliance and reporting matters.
Analyze and evaluate tax implications of transactions; advise on options for compliance.
Monitor legislative and regulatory tax law developments. Advise Finance and institutional leadership on changes affecting Dartmouth.
Responsible for identifying and implementing software to support tax research.

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--	Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.
--	Performs other duties as assigned.