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.

What you will need :

Benefits (For full time or part time positions) :

Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence.

When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential.

Diversity, equity and inclusion is at the core of who we are; being there for our patients and each other with compassion, respect and empathy. We believe that our strength resides in our differences and in connecting our best to provide community-connected healthcare for all.

EOE : Race / Color / Sex / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity / Religion / National Origin / Disability / Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.