Director Tax

HonorHealth•Scottsdale, AZ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Tax has the primary responsibility for ensuring HonorHealth's compliance with all federal and state tax laws and maintaining state and local tax exemptions. The position will be responsible for coordinating the day-to-day preparation and gathering of information for all company tax returns. This position is responsible for utilizing research skills, applying tax foundational knowledge to understand potential tax issues, participating in tax planning, recognizing, and communicating potential risks, preparing tax workpapers and working with external tax advisors to complete tax returns for review and submission. The Director of Tax plays a critical role in leading and managing all aspects of tax strategy, compliance, planning, and reporting for the organization. Responsible for developing and implementing tax strategies aligned with the company's business objectives, optimizing tax efficiency, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

Requirements

Bachelors in Accounting, Finance or Business Required
5 years Prior public accounting experience in tax exempt (990) return preparation Required

Nice To Haves

Masters or JD in Accounting, Finance or Business Preferred
Other Tax exempt bond experience Preferred
Other Healthcare accounting/audit/tax Preferred
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) - License Preferred
Certified Management Accountant (CMA) - Certification Preferred
Certified Treasury Professional (CTP) - Certification or Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Preferred

Responsibilities

Oversees timely preparation of tax-exempt returns (Forms 990, 990-T, 4720, 1120, and 1065) and other required tax documents (sales tax exemption, property taxes, etc.).
Identifies when research is needed; conducts research on basic and complex tax issues and provides documentation and support for conclusions.
Provide guidance to Payroll and Accounts Payable in relation to Forms W-2 and 1099.
Provide tax-related guidance to senior management and other stakeholders, ensuring alignment with business strategies and objectives.
Serve as a key point of contact for tax-related inquiries and information sharing with internal and external stakeholders.
Coordinate and manage tax audits and inquiries from tax authorities, working closely with external advisors as needed.
Assess and mitigate tax risks associated with business operations, transactions, and regulatory changes.
Ensure compliance with tax regulations and reporting requirements at the local, state, and federal levels.
Analyze nexus requirements.
Perform ASC 740 analysis for annual audit.
Acts as key tax lead for tax-exempt bond offerings.
Develop and implement tax strategies aligned with the company's overall business objectives to optimize tax efficiency and minimize risk.