Accounting and Tax Compliance Manager

About the role

The Accounting and Tax Compliance Manager provides advanced professional accounting, tax compliance, and financial reporting support for the University. This position is responsible for key tax filings, external reporting, fixed asset and debt accounting, year-end close support, and other complex accounting functions. The role requires strong technical accounting knowledge, sound judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple reporting deadlines in a higher education or nonprofit environment. The Accounting and Tax Compliance Manager also supports the Controller and Assistant Controller with audit preparation, interim and annual financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and process improvement initiatives. This position supervises the Budget Analyst and works collaboratively with departments across the University to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant financial information.

Responsibilities

• Key tax filings and external reporting
• Fixed asset and debt accounting
• Year-end close support and other complex accounting functions
• Support Controller and Assistant Controller with audit preparation, interim and annual financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and process improvement initiatives
• Supervise the Budget Analyst
• Collaborate with University departments to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant financial information

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
• At least five years of progressively responsible accounting experience, preferably in a non-profit setting
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
• Experience with federal and state reporting and compliance requirements
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound professional judgment

Qualifications

• Certified Public Accountant license or CPA candidate strongly preferred
• Experience in higher education, nonprofit accounting, public accounting, or a complex fund-accounting environment
• Experience with Form 990, sales tax, 1042/1042-S reporting, fixed assets, debt accounting, audit schedules, or external financial reporting
• Experience supervising staff
• Familiarity with ERP systems used in higher education or nonprofit finance