Senior Tax Analyst

Position Title:
Senior Tax Analyst

Job Group:
Professional & Scientific

Required Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's and 8 years related experience

Preferred Qualifications:
CPA
Tax exempt bond experience
Experience working with IRS online systems
Experience working in a higher education and/or non-profit organization
Project Leadership Experience
Supervisory Experience

Job Description:

The Tax Office seeks a Senior Tax Analyst to lead the tax office in operationalizing and executing strategic goals. The Senior Analyst will provide expert level guidance and services to all university students, faculty, staff, and administrators, as well as engage external stakeholders as necessary. In this role, you will formulate and maintain policies and guidelines for the university, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to develop action plans and objectives, for implementing appropriate processes and reporting. This position will plan, develop, and lead the administration of tax compliance as well as research and implement other tax related projects and initiatives for the university.

This individual will need to bring strong interpersonal, planning and communication skills to ensure tax compliance while supporting the mission and vision of the institution. This individual will be responsible for leading the tax office including personnel and financial resources allocated to the unit.

The tax office is an employing unit reporting to the Associate Vice President of Financial Planning and Analysis within the Division of Operations and Finance. This collaborative office provides a unique perspective and will work across the institution to support a variety of activities, including tax-exempt and taxable bond compliance.

This position will be housed on-site at Iowa State University with the opportunity for hybrid work. The employee must reside in the state of Iowa on or before the start of employment.

The Unit of Financial Planning & Analysis supports Iowa State University's institutional financials in accounts receivable, budget, business systems analysis, tax and treasury operational departments. The Unit provides the primary support and analysis to university leadership in fiscal and budgetary policy development. The Unit offers and maintains high-quality treasury services to the University, including services for banking, cash management, bond indebtedness, investment, and oversight of the University's funds and endowments. The Unit coordinates tax advice to university units, assists/reviews the preparation and filing of university tax returns, and participates in developing policies with tax implications. Accounts receivable is responsible for all student billing and sends invoices and supporting documentation to outside (external to ISU) entities, agencies, etc., for services provided and not collected through the University Bill. The Unit focuses on the specialty of conducting complex research. Our team continuously provides the quality and breadth of services necessary for the University to flourish as an institution of higher education.

The Division of Operations and Finance is dedicated to supporting Iowa State University's land-grant mission by providing leadership and services to facilitate and enhance financial and strategic operations for thousands of students, faculty, and staff. The division has six mission-critical units working collaboratively to provide safety and accountability, customer-focused services, stewardship of physical and financial resources, offer aesthetic experiences that enrich the university and its constituents, keep fiscal and regulatory compliance, and advance and build campus and community partnerships. Our team is continuously working to develop strategies to achieve university priorities while upholding our values and team standards.

For more information about the Division of Operations and Finance, please visit our website at: Division of Operations and Finance (iastate.edu )

Level Guidelines
• Expert-level position possessing advanced professional and/or technical skills working under limited or no supervision
• Applies high-level professional knowledge and expertise to focus on ISU’s mission and meeting division, department or work unit goals
• Solves complex issues using highly-developed problem resolution skills
• Regularly provides recommendations regarding problems/issues outside the bounds of defined procedures and practices
• Utilizes high-level professional knowledge and expertise to provide guidance, recommendations, and set standards related to strategy, policy, and mission
• Leads projects of moderate to high scope and complexity with broad impact
• May provide supervision to other department staff (i.e., leads a small work team)

Appointment Type:
Regular

Number of Months Employed Per Year:
12 Month Work Period

Time Type:
Full time

Pay Grade:
PS812

Application Instructions:
To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following: 1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae 2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter If you have questions regarding this application process, please email [email protected] or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485. Why Choose ISU? Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as: • Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans • Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans • Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa) • Life insurance and long-term disability • Flexible Spending Accounts • Various voluntary benefits and discounts • Employee Assistance Program • Wellbeing program • Iowa State offers WorkFlex options for some positions. WorkFlex offers flexibility on when, where, and how you do your work. For more information, please speak with the Hiring Manager.

Original Posting Date:
April 19, 2024

Posting Close Date:
May 16, 2024

Job Requisition Number:
R14520