Director, Tax

Director, Tax

Endeavor, a prominent not-for-profit health system operating in Illinois with many not-for-profit entities and several for-profit entities, is seeking an experienced and strategic Director, Tax to oversee and lead its tax team. This critical leadership role will manage a team of three professionals and be responsible for driving compliance, tax strategy, and overall tax planning across a complex and evolving organization. As part of a health system undergoing significant reorganization following several mergers, the Tax Director will play a pivotal role in navigating these transitions, ensuring tax compliance, mitigating risks, and optimizing tax strategy for both the not-for-profit and for-profit entities.

What you will do :

• Oversee and ensure timely filing of all federal, state, and local tax returns, including Form 990 (for the not-for-profit health system) and all tax filings related to the for-profit entities.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable tax laws and regulations for both the health system and its for-profit subsidiaries.
• Review and provide guidance on the preparation of tax filings and reporting documents for both not-for-profit and for-profit entities.
• Oversee other regulatory filings including Property Tax, Sales Tax, Community Benefit reporting and Community Health Needs Assessment.
• Develop and implement tax strategies to support the health system's financial goals while ensuring compliance with IRS guidelines for not-for-profit and for-profit organizations.
• Advise on the tax implications of mergers, acquisitions, and other structural reorganizations, ensuring smooth transitions and optimized tax outcomes.
• Analyze the tax impact of proposed business activities, capital projects, and financial arrangements for both the not-for-profit and for-profit entities.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing tax team of two to three professionals, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, enhancing skill sets, and fostering a culture of collaboration. Work closely with the accounting and legal.
• Manage team workload to ensure efficiency and timely delivery of tax filings, audits, and other key responsibilities.
• Provide training and support to other departments on tax-related issues as needed.
• Collaborate with senior leadership, finance, legal, and accounting teams to address tax concerns, provide strategic advice, and ensure alignment of tax strategy with the overall business goals.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on tax-related matters for internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage relationships with external tax advisors, auditors, and consultants as necessary.
• Identify and manage potential tax risks across the organization, recommending proactive measures to mitigate risks.
• Stay current on evolving tax laws, regulations, and industry trends to ensure the organization's tax strategy remains compliant and effective.
• Lead efforts to address and resolve any IRS or state tax audits or inquiries.

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