Executive Director, Tax

Position Title

Executive Director, Tax

Requisition Number

8774BR

College/Division

Finance & Administration

Required Application Documents

Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae or Resume, List of References

Employment Category

Fulltime

Additional Details

In compliance with NYS's Pay Transparency Act, the salary range for this position is listed above. Rochester Institute of Technology considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The hiring process for this position may require a criminal background check and/or motor vehicle records check. Any verbal or written offer made is contingent on satisfactory results, as determined by Human Resources. RIT does not discriminate. RIT promotes and values diversity, pluralism and inclusion in the work place. RIT provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, age, marital status, sex, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in its hiring, admissions, educational programs and activities. RIT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities under the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the New York Human Rights Law, or similar applicable law. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Human Resources office at 585-475-2424 or email your request to hr@rit.edu. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

How To Apply

In order to be considered for this position, you must apply for it at: http://careers.rit.edu/staff. Click the link for search openings and in the keyword search field, enter the title of the position or the BR number.

Required Qualifications

Education/Experience:

• BS degree in Accounting or related field

• Eight to ten years' experience in federal, state and international tax policy and compliance matters and general accounting functions, including preparing, reviewing, or analyzing financial statements.

• A combination of education and experience will be considered.

Skills:

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and ability to professionally interact with both external customers and internal team members.

• Highly motivated and driven.

• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and time management skills.

• Ability to deliver results in a fast-paced environment; understand the various risks the organization faces and recommend practical and effective solutions.

• Enterprise wide financial applications experience and PC-based computer skills, including advanced knowledge of MS Office products.

• Ability to capably present information to senior management and third-party stakeholders as well as the ability to examine and re-engineer internal controls, formulate policy, develop and implement new strategies and procedures.

• Work independently with minimal supervision and exercise professional judgement in carrying-out all assigned responsibilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA, MBA, or MS in a related discipline strongly preferred

• Preference given to individuals who have significant management and administration experience in non-profit or higher education.

Department/College Description

The Controller's Office (CTO), an organization within the Finance and Administration division, is comprised of accounting and financial professionals who work together to provide accurate, timely, and actionable information and services to our customers while acting as good stewards of the university's financial resources.

Job Summary

Provide strategic leadership and direction in the area of tax reporting and compliance, including the preparation of required tax filings and charitable organization forms for RIT, its subsidiaries and related entities. Serve as the University tax resource, including evaluating tax strategies, developing policies to ensure compliance with tax laws and regulations, and overseeing the preparation of analysis and reporting for the University's tax position, including those affecting the audited financial statements, tax-exempt debt, and federal, state and international tax liabilities.