Working Title: University Tax Director

State Role Title: N/A

Position Type: Administrative & Professional (Non-teaching Faculty)

Position Status: Full-Time

College/Division: Finance

Department: 400410 - Restricted Funds

Pay Rate: Commensurate with Experience

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Is this a JMU only position? No

Is this a grant-funded position? No

Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position? Yes. This successful candidate must complete a statement of personal economic interest prior to their first day of employment.

Beginning Review Date: 11/14/2024

About JMU:

Mission
We are a community committed to preparing students to be educated and enlightened citizens who lead productive and meaningful lives.

Vision
To be the national model for the engaged university: engaged with ideas and the world.

Who We Are
Located in the heart of Virginia’s beautiful Shenandoah Valley, the city of Harrisonburg is approximately 120 miles from Washington, D.C. and Richmond, VA. With a population of just over 53,000, Harrisonburg is one of the most diverse communities in the Commonwealth of Virginia. JMU is a selective, public institution with a growing national reputation for offering experiences that lead to an outstanding education and inclusive environment for students, faculty and staff. The student body includes approximately 20,000 undergraduate and 1,900 graduate students, with over 1,000 full-time instructional faculty.

JMU offers thriving programs in the liberal arts, science and technology, and professional disciplines at the undergraduate, master’s and doctoral levels. The university is committed to expanding diversity, fostering equity and inclusion, and supporting superlative teaching and scholarship. JMU has achieved national recognition for the high quality of its academic programs, focus on maintaining strong student/faculty interaction, and innovative faculty research.

General Information:

James Madison University seeks candidates for the newly created Tax Director position. The Tax Director is responsible for managing the University’s overall tax compliance initiatives to ensure adherence to state, federal and international tax laws. This position reports to the Associate Vice President for Finance and will serve as a University-wide resource for all tax matters.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Directs overall institutional tax compliance, including adherence to all local, state, and federal laws.
• Serves as a University-wide resource for all tax related issues.
• Works directly with Payroll, Accounts Payable, Financial Reporting, Cash & Investments, International Accounting, University
• Business Office, as well as James Madison Innovations (JMI) on unusual tax issues.
• Prepares the University’s annual income tax filing (Form 990-T)
  
  • Monitors and reviews activities within University to ensure compliance with federal and state UBIT laws
  • Performs research on University revenues to ensure accurate reporting of income
• Performs all accounting and reporting related duties for James Madison Innovations (JMI), which include:
  
  • Complies with 1099 reporting requirements
  • Prepares JMI annual income tax filing (Form 990-T)
  • Files State Corporation Commission Annual Report
  • Prepares quarterly financial reports
  • Prepares JMI bank reconciliation
• Consults with University tax counsel on any novel tax issues.
• Manages business registration exemptions in foreign states
• Assists with assuring compliance with bond covenants limiting private business use and arbitrage
• Provides expert advice on taxable fringe benefits, independent contractor determinations, and executive compensation issues.
• Directs VAT tax recovery program
• Serves as a resource for any unusual Foreign National Tax questions.
• Assists in evaluating potential foreign permanent establishments.
• Maintains sales and use tax procedures.
• Works collaboratively with other members of JMU Finance.
• Assumes responsibility for special projects.

Qualifications:

Required:

• 3-5 years of relevant experience
• Certified Public Accountant
• Bachelor’s degree
• Knowledge of state and federal tax laws and regulations
• Ability to use web-based statutory and regulatory resources to research tax matters
• Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of professional individuals
• Ability to exercise appropriate judgment in making decisions related to tax matters
• A strong focus on providing excellent customer service
  
  

Preferred:

• Experience in a higher education or non-profit setting with global initiatives
• Experience in managing tax audits and working with tax authorities
• Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments
• Demonstrated organizational and time-management skills
• Exhibit a high level of attention to detail, analytical acumen, intellectual curiosity, and creativity
• Excellent technical skills – able to adapt and learn new technologies and solutions quickly
• Manage multiple efforts while working under pressure to meet or exceed deadlines
• Analyze data to draw business-relevant and objectively determined outcomes

Additional Posting Information:

JMU’s Dual Career and Community Resources Program is available for candidates that will be relocating to the area. For more information, please visit https://bit.ly/2OTF1NG.

Conditions of Employment:  

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.

E-Verify Notice: After accepting employment, new hires are required to complete an I-9 form and present documentation of their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. James Madison University uses the E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.

EEO Statement:

James Madison University is committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination. This institution does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status.

We promote access, inclusion and diversity for all students, faculty, staff, constituents and programs, believing that these qualities are foundational components of an outstanding education in keeping with our mission. The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality.

Anyone having questions concerning discrimination should contact the Office for Equal Opportunity: (540) 568-6991.

Reasonable Accommodation:

If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance searching or applying for jobs please contact us at (540) 568-3597 or jobs@jmu.edu. You may also visit the JMU Human Resource Office, located at 752 Ott Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22807 and we will be happy to assist you.