Tax Compliance Manager

Georgia Tech prides itself on its technological resources, collaborations, high-quality student body, and its commitment to building an outstanding and diverse community of learning, discovery, and creation. We strongly encourage applicants whose values align with our institutional values, as outlined in our strategic plan. These values include academic excellence, diversity of thought and experience, inquiry and innovation, collaboration and community, and ethical behavior and stewardship. Georgia Tech has policies to promote a healthy work-life balance and is aware that attracting faculty may require meeting the needs of two careers.

About Georgia Tech

Georgia Tech is a top-ranked public research university situated in the heart of Atlanta, a diverse and vibrant city with numerous economic and cultural strengths. The Institute serves more than 45,000 students through top-ranked undergraduate, graduate, and executive programs in engineering, computing, science, business, design, and liberal arts. Georgia Tech's faculty attracted more than $1.4 billion in research awards this past year in fields ranging from biomedical technology to artificial intelligence, energy, sustainability, semiconductors, neuroscience, and national security. Georgia Tech ranks among the nation's top 20 universities for research and development spending and No. 1 among institutions without a medical school.

Georgia Tech's Mission and Values

Georgia Tech's mission is to develop leaders who advance technology and improve the human condition. The Institute has nine key values that are foundational to everything we do:

1. Students are our top priority.

2. We strive for excellence.

3. We thrive on diversity.

4. We celebrate collaboration.

5. We champion innovation.

6. We safeguard freedom of inquiry and expression.

7. We nurture the wellbeing of our community.

8. We act ethically.

9. We are responsible stewards.

Over the next decade, Georgia Tech will become an example of inclusive innovation, a leading technological research university of unmatched scale, relentlessly committed to serving the public good; breaking new ground in addressing the biggest local, national, and global challenges and opportunities of our time; making technology broadly accessible; and developing exceptional, principled leaders from all backgrounds ready to produce novel ideas and create solutions with real human impact.

The Tax Compliance Manager is responsible for ensuring that the institution adheres to all applicable tax regulations and filing requirements by preparing and reviewing tax returns and related documentation. This position focuses on conducting thorough analyses of tax liabilities, providing guidance on tax-related issues, and maintaining accurate records to support compliance efforts.

Job Duty 1 - Prepare and file accurate federal, state, and local tax returns in accordance with applicable tax laws and regulations to ensure compliance and mitigate risk.

Job Duty 2 - Collaborate with finance and accounting teams to ensure that tax implications are considered in financial decision-making processes and reporting.

Job Duty 3- Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Duty 4 - Conduct detailed analyses of the institution's tax liabilities to identify potential areas for optimization and ensure accurate reporting of taxable income.

Job Duty 5 - Monitor changes in tax laws and regulations by researching and analyzing relevant information to advise stakeholders on necessary adjustments to compliance practices.

Job Duty 6 - Assist in the preparation of tax-related documentation and reports for internal audits and external examinations, ensuring all required information is readily available.

Job Duty 7- Respond to inquiries from tax authorities by providing accurate and timely information to resolve any compliance issues or disputes that may arise.

Job Duty 8 - Maintain comprehensive records of tax filings, correspondence, and supporting documentation to ensure an organized and efficient workflow during audits.

Job Duty 9 - Provide guidance on tax-related matters to internal stakeholders, helping them understand the implications of their decisions on the institution's tax position.

Job Duty 10 - Participate in professional development opportunities to stay current with tax compliance best practices and enhance technical knowledge in the field.

Educational Requirements
Bachelor's degree in related discipline or equivalent, related experience.

Other Required Qualifications
Valid Class C Motor Vehicle operator's license.

Required Experience
4+ years of relevant experience.

Additional Preferred Qualifications
Experience in tax policy and procedure development Related experience in Higher Education Experience with tax software programs

Preferred Educational Qualifications
Master's degree in related discipline or equivalent, related experience.

Annual salary:$100,000 to $115,000 Annually

SKILLS
Expert knowledge and understanding of tax reporting, tax compliance and tax management. Experience preparing or reviewing IRS tax forms including but not limited to 990, 941, 1042, 1098 and 1099. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access). Strong attention to detail, excellent customers service skills, and the ability to multi-task effectively. Excellent analytical, organization and communication skills.

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Institute is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and Institute policy, Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, or services. Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities.

Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the University System of Georgia ("USG") and Georgia Tech. Georgia Tech prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of an individual's race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions. Further, Georgia Tech prohibits citizenship status, immigration status, and national origin discrimination in hiring, firing, and recruitment, except where such restrictions are required in order to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or Attorney General directive, or where they are required by Federal, State, or local government contract.

This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is not considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position will not travel
This position does not require security clearance.

Background Successful candidate must be able to pass a position of trust + education + credit background check. Please visit http://policylibrary.gatech.edu/employment/pre-employment-screening