Tax Manager

Tax Manager

Amherst Campus
Full Time
JR6945

Amherst has taken a leadership role among highly selective liberal arts colleges and universities in successfully diversifying the racial, socio-economic, and geographic profile of its student body. The College is similarly committed to enriching its educational experience and its culture through the diversity of its faculty, administration and staff.

Job Description:

Amherst College invites applications for the Tax Manager position. The Tax Manager is a full-time, year-round position. The expected salary range for this job opportunity is: $95,000 - $110,000.

The salary offered will vary based on a number of factors, including but not limited to relevant education, training, and experience, tenure status, and other nondiscriminatory business considerations. Amherst College is pleased to provide a comprehensive, highly competitive benefits package that meets the needs of staff and faculty and their families. Click here for Benefits Information.

Amherst College is seeking a highly skilled individual to lead our institutional tax strategy and assist with other accounting, analysis, and special projects within the Office of the Controller and general finance areas of the College. Reporting to the Assistant Controller, amongst other roles, this individual is responsible for ensuring the Institution remains in full compliance with federal, state, and local tax laws.

This position is eligible to participate in Amherst College's hybrid work program (workers must reside in Massachusetts or Connecticut).

Summary of Responsibilities

General Tax Specialist: Ensures the College remains in full compliance with federal, state, and local tax laws. Guides the College, both on a macro level and specific to individual department needs, on tax law requirements and planning.

Unrelated Business Income Tax (UBIT): Conducts annual reviews of activities (e.g., athletics, facility rentals, advertising, etc.) to identify, calculate, and report UBIT.

Tax Forms Preparation: Leads the administration, preparation, review, and timely filing of the IRS Form 990 and 990-T, similar Commonwealth of MA tax forms, and other states as needed by UBIT calculations, ensuring accurate disclosure of governance and financial data.

International Tax Compliance: Manages... For full info follow application link.

Amherst College does not discriminate in admission, employment, or administration of its programs and activities on the basis of race, national or ethnic origin, color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender expression, and gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, military service, or any other characteristic or class protected under applicable federal, state or local law. Amherst College complies with all state and federal laws that prohibit discrimination, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, Title IX, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Equal Pay Act, and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act.