Foreign National Tax Manager

North Carolina State University, United States

Updated: about 1 month ago
Location: Raleigh, NORTH CAROLINA
Deadline: ;

Posting Details
Posting Information


Posting Number PG193215EP
Internal Recruitment No
Working Title Foreign National Tax Manager
Anticipated Hiring Range $85,000 - $95,000
Work Schedule Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm (This position is eligible for a flexible work arrangement to include hybrid remote work)
Job Location Raleigh, NC
Department University Payroll
About the Department
The University Controller’s Office is a department under the Finance Division. The office has business units covering the following areas; Cash Management, Banking and Merchant services; General Accounting, Financial Reporting and Taxation; Accounts Payable; Business Systems; Payroll and Debt Management.
The University Controller’s Office works to advance NC State as a leader in fiscal accountability and responsibility through a collaborative partnership with our campus community, strong partnerships with our peer groups, improvements in the University’s financial systems and internal controls, and efficient and effective business operations. The office continues its attention towards collaborative efforts and in providing fiscal leadership, oversight, accounting, reporting, training and outreach services that exemplify the highest standards of quality, performance and service. Having professional staff and managers with imagination, knowledge and people skills are paramount in the successful implementation of these goals.
The University Controller’s Office is responsible for fiscal accountability, accuracy and reporting of a $2.3 billion enterprise, including timely and accurate payment of monthly and biweekly wages to over 18,000 staff, faculty, student workers and temporary employees, over 110,000 vendor payments annually and management of a $480 million external debt portfolio.
University Payroll is responsible for: 1) timely and accurate payment of wages to approximately 11,300 monthly and 14,500 biweekly staff, faculty, undergraduate and graduate student workers, postdocs, foreign national, and temporary employees with an annual payroll of over $1.2 billion; 2) proper deduction, monthly plan reconciliation and vendor payment of three mandatory, 38 voluntary and 60 statutory (garnishment) deduction plans, including the employer’s matching contributions for retirement and health insurance; and 3) compliance for, payment to, and proper reporting of wages and tax withholdings to the federal government, approximately 40 states, and two foreign tax agencies.
Essential Job Duties
The Foreign National Tax Manager at NC State University, reporting to the Assistant Payroll Director, oversees international payroll administration, ensuring compliance with tax laws for foreign nationals and managing relationships with tax software vendors.
This role offers a unique opportunity to manage complex international payroll processes at NC State, ensuring compliance with tax laws and fostering collaboration across departments.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Interpret and ensure compliance with tax laws for foreign nationals, including eligibility for compensation and taxation of various forms of reimbursement.
  • Collaborate with peers to adapt tax laws for special situations, implement system modifications, and apply necessary workarounds.
  • Assess individual tax requirements using Windstar software, IRS, SSA, and state regulations, input withholding requirements into HR systems, and monitor for changes.
  • Balance 1042 tax files and produce 1042S Wage and Tax statements at year-end.
  • Facilitate completion of new tax withholding forms for visitors eligible for tax treaty benefits at the beginning of each calendar year.


If you have a strong understanding of tax regulations, excellent attention to detail, and enjoy working in a dynamic environment, this position is ideal for you. Apply now to join our dedicated team at NC State University.
Other Responsibilities
other duties as assigned

Qualifications


Minimum Education and Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or related business area and three years of professional accounting experience, of which at least one is supervisory; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Other Required Qualifications
  • Familiarity with the Financial and Human Resources components of an ERP System and Microsoft Office (or similar software).
  • Understanding of payroll issues that are unique to a complex research university such as payments to foreign nationals and individuals in other states and abroad, complex time and effort tracking and reporting, and payroll system accommodations for individuals with unique paid and non-paid relationships with the University.
  • Proactive customer service with excellent oral and written communication skills, as well as editing skills.
  • Statistical, analytical, and computational skills, with a detail orientation.
  • Ability to adapt to new situations, people, ideas, structures, procedures, etc. to accommodate an evolving work environment.
  • Integrity and excellent professional judgment. Discretion with highly confidential information.
  • Ability to develop and maintain professional and collegial relationships with peers, customers, administrators, etc.
  • Creative thinker and flexible in order to meet customer needs.
  • Good steward of the University’s welfare and resources.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with tax requirements and filing of required IRS documents related to foreign nationals.
  • Experience with basic immigration requirements for foreign nationals.
  • Higher education tax experience a plus.
Required License(s) or Certification(s)
n/a
Valid NC Driver's License required No
Commercial Driver's License required No

Recruitment Dates and Special Instructions


Job Open Date 02/15/2024
Anticipated Close Date Open Until Filled
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please include your resume, a cover letter, and contact information for three (3) references.

Position Details


Position Number 00044513
Position Type EHRA Non-Faculty
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week) 1.0
Appointment 12 Month Recurring
Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather Non Mandatory - Adverse Weather
Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events Non Mandatory - Emergency Event
Department ID 496101 - University Payroll
AA/EEO
NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-515-3148 to speak with a representative at the Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity.
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or [email protected] .
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.
NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

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