Tax Manager

Job Description

Amherst College invites applications for the Tax Manager position. The Tax Manager is a full-time, year-round position. The expected salary range for this job opportunity is: $95,000 - $110,000.

Amherst College is seeking a highly skilled individual to lead our institutional tax strategy and assist with other accounting, analysis, and special projects within the Office of the Controller and general finance areas of the College. Reporting to the Assistant Controller, amongst other roles, this individual is responsible for ensuring the Institution remains in full compliance with federal, state, and local tax laws.

This position is eligible to participate in Amherst College's hybrid work program (workers must reside in Massachusetts or Connecticut).

Summary of Responsibilities

• General Tax Specialist: Ensures the College remains in full compliance with federal, state, and local tax laws.
• Unrelated Business Income Tax (UBIT): Conducts annual reviews of activities to identify, calculate, and report UBIT.
• Tax Forms Preparation: Leads the administration, preparation, review, and timely filing of the IRS Form 990 and 990-T, similar Commonwealth of MA tax forms, and other states as needed.
• International Tax Compliance: Manages Non-Resident Alien (NRA) taxation for payments to international students, visiting faculty and other visitors.
• Student Tax Reporting: Oversees the accurate administration of IRS Form 1098-T to students and the IRS.
• Tax-Exempt Bond Compliance: Assists treasury colleagues in monitoring "private business use" of campus facilities financed through tax-exempt bonds.
• Investment Accounting Backup: Serves as the backup for the Assistant Controller for administrative and accounting purposes in the area of the endowment and other investments.
• Project/Analysis: Administers and leads selective projects and analysis needs identified by finance leadership.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree; degree in finance or accounting.
• 3 to 5 years of related experience.