Senior Tax Analyst

• Generous University-paid contribution of 8.5% of your salary to your retirement account with immediate vesting.
• Substantial time off with 22 paid vacation days per year, in addition to 11 paid holidays plus sick leave.
• Low-cost medical, dental and pharmacy plans (https://humanresources.ku.edu/health-insurance-programs).
• Well-being program with opportunity to earn lower health care rates.
• Employer paid basic life and long-term disability insurance.
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by KU Tuition Assistance Program.

• Perform technical tax research and written analysis of tax laws, regulations and cases in areas of federal, state, local and international taxes including impacts applicable to the University.
• Provide practical and technically correct advice and guidance to tax questions from the University community with a focus on delivering excellent customer service.
• Assist with researching, analyzing, monitoring, and reporting foreign tax compliance rules and regulations as they apply to the University's research and collaboration activities.
• Support risk mitigation strategies and advise stakeholders on appropriate in-country tax structuring options. Coordinate with internal and external service-providers to implement appropriate in-country tax structuring.

• Draft tax research analyses and processes/documentation for internal files.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, local, and international tax laws.
• Support domestic and global tax administration and returns; develop timelines, manage preparation and review, tracking and analysis of income, losses, taxes, refunds, and tax authority correspondence; work with in-country tax advisors on the coordination and preparation of tax returns.
• In consultation with university leaders, develop domestic and global tax planning strategies.
• Identify, recommend, and implement process improvements and best practices designed to improve tax compliance, mitigate tax risks and identify potential tax reduction opportunities.
• Review and analyze global projects for operating and compliance obligations of project principals, participants, and the University.

• Keep current with new and changing tax rules and regulations and promote awareness of tax regulation changes.
• Develop and provide training on tax matters to others, both within and outside of the Office of the Chief Financial Officer.

• Direct and coordinate communications with the IRS and other taxing agencies on basic communications, such as notices, correspondences, etc.
• Demonstrate professional judgement in situations where clear direction is not available and/or interpretation is required.
• Participate in other projects and complete other assignments as assigned.

1. Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, economics, or related financial or business field.
2. Minimum five (5) years' experience in an accounting/finance/tax related environment.
3. Minimum three (3) years' experience in tax compliance.
4. Demonstrated experience using analytical, technical, and problem-solving skills, as demonstrated in application materials.
5. Work experience that required attention to detail, as demonstrated in application materials.
6. Previous work experience that required initiative and working independently, as demonstrated in application materials.
7. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills as demonstrated in application materials.

1. Advanced degree in taxation, law or related field, such as JD or MBT.
2. CPA certification.
3. Dedicated tax experience at a large entity or department, preferably higher education as demonstrated in application materials.
4. Experience with tax compliance assistance on projects for complex organizations as demonstrated in application materials.
5. Previous work experience that demonstrates knowledge of tax-exempt organizations and compliance with federal, state, local, and international tax laws, as evidenced in application materials.

In addition to the online application, the following documents are required to be considered for this position:

• Cover letter describing how you meet the required and preferred qualifications.
• Resume.
• List of three (3) professional references.

Only complete applications will be considered.

Application review begins Monday, April 21, 2025 and will continue until a qualified pool of applicants are identified.