Director Tax
Role description
From the employerPrimary City/State
- HonorHealth - 8125 N Hayden Rd Scottsdale, AZ 85258
Category
- Accounting, Tax and Treasury
Shift
- Day
Department
- Treasury & Investments
- Ideal candidates for this role will have experience with 990 tax preparation
- including schedule H and schedule K.
- Monday-Friday Days
- Great care starts with great people. (Like you.)
- At HonorHealth, you’ll find something special. From humble beginnings in 1927 to
- one of Arizona’s largest nonprofit healthcare systems, our culture is built on
- warmth and neighborly kindness. Behind every smile is a highly skilled
- professional with deep expertise and an unwavering dedication to what matters
- most — caring for the health and well-being of people and communities across the
- greater Phoenix area.
Responsibilities
JOB SUMMARY
The Director of Tax has the primary responsibility for ensuring HonorHealth's
compliance with all federal and state tax laws and maintaining state and local
tax exemptions. The position will be responsible for coordinating the day-to-day
preparation and gathering of information for all company tax returns. This
position is responsible for utilizing research skills, applying tax foundational
knowledge to understand potential tax issues, participating in tax planning,
recognizing, and communicating potential risks, preparing tax workpapers and
working with external tax advisors to complete tax returns for review and
submission. The Director of Tax plays a critical role in leading and managing
all aspects of tax strategy, compliance, planning, and reporting for the
organization. Responsible for developing and implementing tax strategies aligned
with the company's business objectives, optimizing tax efficiency, and ensuring
compliance with regulatory requirements.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Oversees timely preparation of tax-exempt returns (Forms 990, 990-T, 4720,
1120, and 1065) and other required tax documents (sales tax exemption,
property taxes, etc.). Identifies when research is needed; conducts research
on basic and complex tax issues and provides documentation and support for
conclusions. Provide guidance to Payroll and Accounts Payable in relation to
Forms W-2 and 1099.
- Provide tax-related guidance to senior management and other stakeholders,
ensuring alignment with business strategies and objectives. Serve as a key
point of contact for tax-related inquiries and information sharing with
internal and external stakeholders. Coordinate and manage tax audits and
inquiries from tax authorities, working closely with external advisors as
needed. Assess and mitigate tax risks associated with business operations,
transactions, and regulatory changes.
- Ensure compliance with tax regulations and reporting requirements at the
local, state, and federal levels. Analyze nexus requirements. Perform ASC 740
analysis for annual audit.
- Acts as key tax lead for tax-exempt bond offerings.
- Develop and implement tax strategies aligned with the company's overall
business objectives to optimize tax efficiency and minimize risk
EDUCATION
- Bachelors in Accounting, Finance or Business Required
- Masters or JD in Accounting, Finance or Business Preferred
EXPERIENCE
- 5 years Prior public accounting experience in tax exempt (990) return
preparation Required
- Other Tax exempt bond experience Preferred
- Other Healthcare accounting/audit/tax Preferred
LICENSE AND CERTIFICATIONS
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) - License Preferred
- Certified Management Accountant (CMA) - Certification Preferred
- Certified Treasury Professional (CTP) - Certification or Chartered Financial
Analyst (CFA) Preferred
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