Tax Director

Job Summary

Direct/Manage/Supervise tax planning strategies for the organization. Ensure tax policies and procedures support the university's governance and objectives. Oversee all international, federal, state, and local compliance, calculations, and filings. Liaise with external auditors/tax planners and internal accounting department regarding tax reporting matters. Lead tax department internal controls processes and research issues and changes in applicable tax law and its impact on the organization. Provide guidance to finance leaders to manage risk and support growth. Third-level manager. Manage the activities of first-level and second-level managers and/or supervisors. Responsible for hiring, firing, performance appraisals, and pay reviews. Broad knowledge of the field with proven leadership skills.

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Responsibilities

For Job Responsibilities, click on the link, https://financialservices.utah.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/37/2025/11/2025-FS-Tax-Services-Director.pdf

Minimum Qualifications

EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor's degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).
Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 10 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 8 years of directly related work experience.

Preferences

For Preference, click on the link, https://financialservices.utah.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/37/2025/11/2025-FS-Tax-Services-Director.pdf

Special Instructions

The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States by the proposed start date. Financial Services is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.

Requisition Number: PRN43708B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary: Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm, hybrid dependent upon departmental needs
Department: 01110 - Tax Services
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: $125,000 - $150,000 DOE
Close Date: 1/31/2026