Director, Tax and Compliance
- Employer
- Hofstra University
- Location
- Hempstead, NY
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- Administrative Jobs
- Institutional & Business Affairs, Assessment, Accreditation & Compliance
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Partners with departments across campus to understand and evaluate University operational activities that may have tax implications and recommend policies and procedures to ensure compliance.
• Coordinates and oversee all tax filings, including 990 and 990T, W-2’s, 1099’s, 5500’s, 1098’s and payroll quarterly and annual filings.
• Provides oversight and documentation of Post Issuance Tax Exempt Debt Review/Compliance, including review of UBIT, private use, arbitrage and preparation of Schedule K.
• Reviews contracts/grants for potential tax implications and/or private use.
• Reviews scholarships for potential tax implications and reporting requirements
• Provides oversight of independent contractor requirements and international treaty review.
• Provides oversight of tax implications for all employee benefits and review of employee taxes.
• Conducts tax review of development events.
• Works with financial affairs and other departments to ensure proper training.
• Works with Controller to oversee, coordinate and manage process for annual internal controls review.
• Provides oversight of Abandoned Property process and other government filings.
• Performs other financial reporting and compliance responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications:•Bachelor’s degree required.
•Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field preferred.
•CPA certification and/or JD preferred.
•Minimum of 5-7 years’ tax experience required.
•Strong technical tax and accounting skills required.
•Demonstrated success building relationships. Must be able to negotiate and partner with the campus community. Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential.
•Proficiency with financial systems required, as well as Microsoft Excel and Word.
•Experience with Banner or similar ERP platform preferred.
Application Instructions:For consideration, please send, fax or e-mail a cover letter and resume, including salary history to:
Hofstra University
Office of the Vice President for Financial Affairs
Hempstead, New York 11549-1280
Fax (516) 463-6870
e-mail: FinancialAffairs@hofstra.edu
Voluntary Self-IdentificationAll applicants are invited to complete the three (3) voluntary self-identification formsDeadline:Open until filledDate Posted: 06/07/2019Posting Number: 896955
Organization
Working at Hofstra University
Hofstra University is a dynamic private university where students will benefit from large-university resources and thrive within a small college atmosphere. At Hofstra, students can choose from 155 undergraduate and 170 graduate program options within the Frank G. Zarb School of Business; Hofstra College of Liberal Arts and Sciences: the Peter S. Kalikow School of Government, Public Policy and International Affairs; School of Humanities, Fine and Performing Arts; School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics; the Hofstra Northwell School of Medicine at Hofstra University and Hofstra Northwell School of Graduate Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies at Hofstra University; Hofstra University Continuing Education; Honors College; Lawrence Herbert School of Communication; Maurice A. Deane School of Law; School of Education; School of Engineering and Applied Science; and School of Health Professions and Human Services. Students also benefit from small classes (student-to-faculty ratio of 13-to-1 and an average undergraduate class size of just 21 students), flexible schedules, and close proximity to the cultural and networking aspects of New York City.
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