International Tax Analyst (Tax Office)

Johns Hopkins, founded in 1876, is America's first research university and home to nine world-class academic divisions working together as one university.

The Tax Office is seeking a motivated individual to fill the role of the International Tax Analyst. This individual will report to the International Tax Director and support the global business activities of the university and its operating entities by providing the Tax Office with timely, thoughtful, and detailed analysis of the university’s international operations.

The Johns Hopkins University Tax Office reports through the Controller to the university’s senior leadership. The Tax Office is responsible for all the institution's domestic and international tax matters and is an integral member of this high-performing, client-focused team.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• The International Tax Analyst brings knowledge of financial and accounting principles and some familiarity with international tax rules and regulations; familiarity with international tax rules and regulations related to tax-exempt organizations is a plus.
• The Analyst brings an ability to gather and analyze qualitative and quantitative data from various sources to inform management on the university’s international presence.
• The Analyst demonstrates excellent research skills, a willingness to learn, and high levels of competency with written and oral communication.
• This individual is detail-oriented and has excellent organization skills.

Primary Responsibilities

• Gathering and analyzing qualitative and quantitative information from JHU’s systems to determine the extent of university operations in various jurisdictions.
• Coordinating with departments receiving international payments to file for exemption or reduced tax rates under double tax avoidance treaties.
• Tracking and reviewing requests for international independent contractor determinations.
• Supporting the International Tax Director in ensuring timely and accurate completion of international tax filings (e.g., Form 8975, transfer pricing reports and related filings, local country corporate returns, periodic VAT and GST filings, international payroll filings, etc.) for the university and its international operating entities.
• Collaborating with international experts serving in other university departments (e.g., Human Resources and Office of General Counsel) to provide international compliance support to university divisions.
• Tracking international tax developments for BEPS updates, treaty changes, updates to OECD and local country permanent establishment guidance, and indirect and digital taxes impacting higher education.
• Analyzing tax implications of new international partnerships and research collaborations.
• Other duties as assigned by the International Tax Director.