Tax Director

Details

Open Date 12 / 01 / 2025

Requisition Number PRN43708B

Job Title Tax Management

Working Title Tax Director

Career Progression Track M00

Track Level M5 - Associate Director

FLSA Code Administrative

Patient Sensitive Job Code? No

Standard Hours per Week 40

Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

Shift Day

Work Schedule Summary

Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm, hybrid dependent upon departmental needs

VP Area President

Department 01110 - Tax Services

Location Campus

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range $125,000 - $150,000 DOE

Close Date 01 / 31 / 2026

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

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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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.

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Type Benefited Staff

Special Instructions Summary

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.

Additional Information

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.

Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director / Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action :

Director / Title IX Coordinator

Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action ( OEO / AA)

383 University Street, Level 1 OEO Suite

Salt Lake City, UT 84112

801-581-8365

oeo@utah.edu

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employment@utah.edu

or call 801-581-2300.

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

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