University of Utah
Tax Management
🇺🇸 Hybrid - Salt Lake City, UT
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $125K - $150K
💻 Finance
🗓️ December 2nd, 2025
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University of Utah is hiring a Tax Director. The role involves directing, managing, and supervising tax planning strategies, ensuring compliance with international, federal, state, and local tax laws, and leading tax department controls and research. The position oversees first and second-level managers, collaborates with auditors and finance leaders, and supports risk management and organizational growth.
Highlights
- Direct and manage tax planning strategies for the organization.
- Ensure tax policies align with university governance and objectives.
- Oversee international, federal, state, and local tax compliance, calculations, and filings.
- Liaise with external auditors, tax planners, and internal accounting regarding tax reporting.
- Lead tax department internal controls and research on tax law changes.
- Provide guidance to finance leaders on risk management and growth support.
- Manage first-level and second-level managers including hiring, firing, performance appraisals, and pay reviews.
- Requires bachelor’s degree plus 10 years of related experience or master’s plus 8 years.
- Salary range $125,000 - $150,000 DOE.
- Department: Tax Services; Reports under President VP Area.
Tax Management Full Description
Tax Management
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States by the proposed start date. Financial Services is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.
Announcement
Details
Open Date | 12/01/2025
Requisition Number | PRN43708B
Job Title | Tax Management
Working Title | Tax Director
Career Progression Track | M00
Track Level | M5 - Associate Director
FLSA Code | Administrative
Patient Sensitive Job Code? | No
Standard Hours per Week | 40
Full Time or Part Time? | Full Time
Shift | Day
Work Schedule Summary | Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm, hybrid dependent upon departmental needs
VP Area | President
Department | 01110 - Tax Services
Location | Campus
City | Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment | External Posting
Pay Rate Range | $125,000 - $150,000 DOE
Close Date | 01/31/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) |
Job Summary
Direct/Manage/Supervise tax planning strategies for the organization. Ensure tax policies and procedures support the university’s governance and objectives. Oversee all international, federal, state, and local compliance, calculations, and filings. Liaise with external auditors/tax planners and internal accounting department regarding tax reporting matters. Lead tax department internal controls processes and research issues and changes in applicable tax law and its impact on the organization. Provide guidance to finance leaders to manage risk and support growth. Third-level manager. Manage the activities of first-level and second-level managers and/or supervisors. Responsible for hiring, firing, performance appraisals, and pay reviews. Broad knowledge of the field with proven leadership skills.
Learn more about the great benefits of working for University of Utah: benefits.utah.edu
Responsibilities | For Job Responsibilities, click on the link, https://financialservices.utah.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/37/2025/11/2025-FS-Tax-Services-Director.pdf
Minimum Qualifications | EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor’s degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).
Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 10 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 8 years of directly related work experience.
Preferences | For Preference, click on the link, https://financialservices.utah.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/37/2025/11/2025-FS-Tax-Services-Director.pdf
Type | Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary | The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States by the proposed start date. Financial Services is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.
Additional Information | The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.
Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action:
Director/ Title IX Coordinator
Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (OEO/AA)
383 University Street, Level 1 OEO Suite
Salt Lake City, UT 84112
801-581-8365
oeo@utah.edu
Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu
For more information: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
To inquire about this posting, email: employment@utah.edu or call 801-581-2300.
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
https://safety.utah.edu/safetyreport This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.
Requisition Number | PRN43708B
Job Title | Tax Management
Working Title | Tax Director
Career Progression Track | M00
Track Level | M5 - Associate Director
FLSA Code | Administrative
Patient Sensitive Job Code? | No
Standard Hours per Week | 40
Full Time or Part Time? | Full Time
Shift | Day
Work Schedule Summary | Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm, hybrid dependent upon departmental needs
VP Area | President
Department | 01110 - Tax Services
Location | Campus
City | Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment | External Posting
Pay Rate Range | $125,000 - $150,000 DOE
Close Date | 01/31/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) |
Job Summary
Direct/Manage/Supervise tax planning strategies for the organization. Ensure tax policies and procedures support the university’s governance and objectives. Oversee all international, federal, state, and local compliance, calculations, and filings. Liaise with external auditors/tax planners and internal accounting department regarding tax reporting matters. Lead tax department internal controls processes and research issues and changes in applicable tax law and its impact on the organization. Provide guidance to finance leaders to manage risk and support growth. Third-level manager. Manage the activities of first-level and second-level managers and/or supervisors. Responsible for hiring, firing, performance appraisals, and pay reviews. Broad knowledge of the field with proven leadership skills.
Learn more about the great benefits of working for University of Utah: benefits.utah.edu
Responsibilities | For Job Responsibilities, click on the link, https://financialservices.utah.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/37/2025/11/2025-FS-Tax-Services-Director.pdf
Minimum Qualifications | EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor’s degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).
Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 10 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 8 years of directly related work experience.
Preferences | For Preference, click on the link, https://financialservices.utah.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/37/2025/11/2025-FS-Tax-Services-Director.pdf
Type | Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary | The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States by the proposed start date. Financial Services is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.
Additional Information | The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.
Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action:
Director/ Title IX Coordinator
Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (OEO/AA)
383 University Street, Level 1 OEO Suite
Salt Lake City, UT 84112
801-581-8365
oeo@utah.edu
Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu
For more information: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
To inquire about this posting, email: employment@utah.edu or call 801-581-2300.
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
https://safety.utah.edu/safetyreport This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * What is your highest level of completed education?
- None
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Associate Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- Doctorate Degree
- * How many years of related work experience do you have?
- Less than 2 years
- 2 years or more, but less than 4 years
- 4 years or more, but less than 6 years
- 6 years or more, but less than 8 years
- 8 years or more, but less than 10 years
- 10 years or more, but less than 12 years
- 12 years or more, but less than 14 years
- 14 years or more
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- List of References
Optional Documents
University Human Resource Management
250 East 200 South, Suite 125 Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Contact us: (801) 581-2169 By Email: employment@utah.edu
250 East 200 South, Suite 125 Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Contact us: (801) 581-2169 By Email: employment@utah.edu
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