Healthcare Tax Principal

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Withum's Tax Services Group is made up of a brilliant team of tax specialists that work to ensure tax reporting obligations are met in an accurate and timely manner and minimize or defer the payment of taxes. Their comprehensive understanding of international, US federal, state, and local regulations, counting our affiliation with HLB International, allows them to help develop economical tax strategies anywhere.

Their services include Business, Individual, State & Local tax, R&D Tax Credit, as well as International and Private Client services.

As a Tax Principal in our Healthcare niche, based in our New York, NY or Whippany, NJ office, you will be dedicated to serving clients across the healthcare sector, including hospitals, health systems, physician groups, post-acute care organizations and early-stage companies. In this leadership position, you will oversee a team of tax professionals and manage complex, high-value client relationships. Acting as a strategic partner, you will drive market growth, deliver exceptional client service, and foster team development.

For the right candidate, this opportunity may also be structured as a Partner role.

Withum's brand is a reflection of our people, our culture and our strength. We have become synonymous with teamwork and client service excellence. The cornerstone of our success can truly be accredited to the dedicated professionals who work here every day, whose mission is to help our clients grow and thrive - to be in a position of strength. But our commitment goes beyond our clients as we continue to live the Withum Way, promoting personal and professional growth for all team members, clients, and surrounding communities.

• Leading and mentoring a team of tax professionals, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and excellence
• Managing tax compliance and planning for healthcare organizations, including hospitals, health systems, physician groups, integrated delivery systems, and post-acute care organizations
• Providing strategic oversight and technical review of Form 990 filings and related schedules for tax‑exempt healthcare organizations, ensuring compliance and identifying planning opportunities
• Overseeing tax compliance for for‑profit healthcare entities, including partnerships, corporations, and individuals
• Providing strategic guidance on tax implications of healthcare transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and MSO/PC structures
• Developing and implementing tax planning strategies to optimize financial performance for healthcare clients
• Driving business development initiatives by expanding services to existing clients and securing new client relationships
• Representing the firm at industry conferences and events; maintaining active involvement in organizations such as HFMA, ACG, MGMA, ACHE, NAHC and similar groups
• Monitoring and interpreting changes in federal and state healthcare tax laws, communicating updates to clients and internal teams
• Collaborating with audit and advisory teams to address tax considerations in financial reporting and operational planning

• Bachelor's degree in accounting; CPA license, JD, or Master's in Taxation required
• 15+ years of professional tax experience, with at least 8 years in the healthcare sector
• Demonstrated expertise in Form 990 preparation and review, UBIT compliance, and for‑profit tax returns
• Proven leadership experience managing teams and large client relationships
• Strong business development track record with the ability to drive revenue growth
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to…