Tax and Compliance Manager
Tax and Compliance Manager
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$ 110000 - 135000
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Job Description
The Art Institute of Chicago shares its singular collections with our city and the world. We collect care for and interpret works of art across time cultures geographies and identities centering the vision of artists and makers. We recognize that all art is made in a particular context demanding continual dynamic reconsideration in the present. We are a place of gathering; we foster the exchange of ideas and inspire an expansive inclusive understanding of human creativity.
Please click on the links below to view our competitive comprehensive benefits package:
- Hiring Range: $110000 - $135000
- Benefits
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- Job Classification: Full-Time Salaried Staff
- Grade Level: 10
BASIC FUNCTION:
Oversees compliance with all aspects of the Institutes tax and compliance related filings and obligations including Forms 990 and 990-T state and local tax returns state charitable filings and governmental grant compliance requirements. Serves as the Institutes in-house tax resource.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Monitors and ensures compliance with local state federal and international tax filing requirements. Directs the preparation of annual and on-going reporting to tax authorities such as annual Form 990 and other federal state and local returns.
- Advises the Controller and Executive Vice President Finance and Administration on tax-related legislative developments impactful to the Institutes business.
- Works closely with the payroll and accounts payable departments on all employment-related tax issues and taxability of payments to vendors and nonresidents.
- Prepares and oversees all annual state charitable registration requirements for the Institute. Responds to on-going state registration questions and notices.
- Monitors state sales tax filing obligations; oversees the preparation and timely filing of sales tax returns.
- Liaisons with IRS state and local government for any tax matters concerning the Institute.
- Calculates tax deductibility for sponsorships special events and memberships.
- Researches and provide direction on matters of tax compliance to other departments as needed including review of contracts for potential tax consequences
- Writes Institute tax policies and procedures.
- Maintains relationship with the Institutes external tax service providers.
- Under the direction of the Director Financial Reporting and Compliance assists with grant compliance for federal state and local awards. Researches other applicable compliance requirements as needed. Reviews government grant applications and reports.
- Maintains a compliance calendar for tax grants state registration and other regulatory deadlines
- Works on other projects as requested by the Director Financial Reporting and Compliance and the Controller.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelors degree in accounting finance business or related field required.
- Licensed Certified Public Accountant and/or advanced degree strongly preferred.
- Minimum 7-10 years of tax experience gained in a major accounting firm law firm university or other non-profit organization required.
- Minimum 3-5 years of tax exempt experience required; higher education experience strongly preferred.
- Strong research skills and experience with the Internal Revenue Code and online regulatory or industry information services
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills including presenting technical concepts to various audiences and senior leadership
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel Word and PowerPoint).
- Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical skills.
ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION:
The Art Institute of Chicago is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits hires and promotes qualified individuals without regard to race religion sex sexual orientation gender identity age national origin ancestry veteran status or citizenship. The Institute complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process please contact the Department of Human Resources at
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees may be required to follow other job- related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as requested subject to all applicable state and federal laws. Certain job functions described herein may be subject to possible modification in accordance with applicable state and federal laws.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
