Tax Compliance Manager

Overview

Please see Special Instructions for more details. This posting will close at 11:59PM (Eastern time) on the posted closing date. To receive full consideration, please ensure you have fully completed the entire application, including the Work History section, before you apply. Applications must be submitted through the online application system to be considered. This position is designated as Exempt from the Human Resources Act (EHRA).

Benefits of Working at UNCW

Want to become a UNCW Seahawk and work at a university near the beach? UNCW offers a vibrant university community and a coastal location. Employees receive a comprehensive benefits package and programs that support work/life balance. Full-time employees are eligible for dental, vision, and health insurance; eligibility for health insurance begins on the first of the month following date of hire.

Retirement plan contributions begin after the eligibility date. Optional disability plans are available. Full-time employees are eligible for a tuition waiver program (up to three undergraduate or graduate courses per academic year at UNCW or any UNC System university). UNCW covers the cost of one UNCW course each summer session. The University also offers additional benefits including a Campus Recreation Center membership and campus on-site vaccines, along with various wellness and professional development programs such as Dare to Learn Academy and the Employee Assistance Program.

This position reports to the Controller and serves as a member of the Controller’s Office leadership team. The role requires expert knowledge of federal and state tax regulations and is pivotal in ensuring compliance and strategic planning for the organization’s tax-related functions.

• Respond to tax inquiries, conduct thorough research, and advise management on tax planning strategies and their financial implications.
• Develop, deliver, and maintain multi-level training and comprehensive documentation for campus units.
• Ensure accurate preparation and submission of all required tax forms, returns, and financial reports for the organization.
• Coordinate with the Payroll Department for payroll-related reporting and compliance.
• Stay informed about changes in tax laws and regulations, communicate their impact, and implement updates to organizational policies and procedures.
• Identify activities and transactions that expose the organization to tax risks and recommend and implement policy or process changes to mitigate these risks.
• Collaborate with internal departments (Payroll, Human Resources, Purchasing, Office of General Counsel, Student Accounts, International Programs) to address tax implications for independent contractors, employees outside North Carolina, non-U.S. citizen employees working in the U.S., and foreign national students.
• Perform treaty analysis for foreign nationals to ensure correct federal withholding and reporting.
• Advise and assist departments such as Athletics, the Office of General Counsel, the Chancellor’s Office, and the Provost’s Office on tax-related matters.
• Oversee the application and maintenance of sales tax exemptions and demonstrate leadership in continuous improvement and staff development.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Controller.

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, finance or related discipline with 12 accounting credits and three years of professional accounting experience (at least one year in supervision); or equivalent combination of training and experience. Some positions may require additional accounting coursework. All degrees must be from appropriately accredited institutions.

• MBA, master’s in accountancy, or other relevant degree
• Experience in tax accounting
• CPA or other relevant professional credential
• Direct supervisory experience
• Experience in higher education
• Experience with Banner (Ellucian) Systems
• Experience in North Carolina government fund accounting
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent work ethic with commitment to meeting deadlines
• Excellent…