Director Tax

About the role

At HonorHealth, you’ll find a culture built on warmth and neighborly kindness, with deep expertise and an unwavering dedication to caring for the health and well-being of people and communities across the greater Phoenix area.

Responsibilities

The Director of Tax has primary responsibility for ensuring HonorHealth's compliance with all federal and state tax laws and maintaining state and local tax exemptions. This role coordinates the day-to-day preparation and gathering of information for all company tax returns, utilizing research skills and tax foundational knowledge to identify and address potential tax issues. The Director of Tax leads and manages all aspects of tax strategy, compliance, planning, and reporting for the organization.

• 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.
• Provides guidance to Payroll and Accounts Payable in relation to Forms W-2 and 1099.
• Offers tax-related guidance to senior management and other stakeholders, ensuring alignment with business strategies and objectives.
• Serves as a key point of contact for tax-related inquiries and information sharing with internal and external stakeholders.
• Coordinates and manages tax audits and inquiries from tax authorities, working closely with external advisors as needed.
• Assesses and mitigates tax risks associated with business operations, transactions, and regulatory changes.
• Ensures compliance with tax regulations and reporting requirements at the local, state, and federal levels.
• Analyzes nexus requirements and performs ASC 740 analysis for annual audit.
• Acts as key tax lead for tax-exempt bond offerings.
• Develops and implements tax strategies aligned with the company's overall business objectives to optimize tax efficiency and minimize risk.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s in Accounting, Finance, or Business (Required).
• Master’s or JD in Accounting, Finance, or Business (Preferred).
• 5 years of prior public accounting experience in tax-exempt (990) return preparation (Required).
• Tax-exempt bond experience (Preferred).
• Healthcare accounting/audit/tax experience (Preferred).

Qualifications

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) - License (Preferred).
• Certified Management Accountant (CMA) - Certification (Preferred).
• Certified Treasury Professional (CTP) - Certification or Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) (Preferred).

Schedule

Monday–Friday, day shift.