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Colorado State University

Tax Manager

🇺🇸 Hybrid - Fort Collins, CO

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $115K - $131K

💻 Finance

🗓️ November 13th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

Colorado State University is hiring a Tax Manager. The Tax Manager oversees the daily operations of the tax department, ensures compliance with IRS and state and local tax laws, supervises the Tax Accountant, and provides tax-related advice to university departments.

Highlights
  • Manage daily tax compliance activities and implement changes reflecting current tax laws.
  • Develop tax planning strategies and ensure regulatory compliance for the University.
  • Supervise the Tax Accountant, including reviewing work and conducting performance management.
  • Prepare and review state and local tax returns and maintain the University's tax-exempt status.
  • Advise campus units on tax regulations, including unrelated business income tax and fundraising activities.
  • Strong skills required in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and Teams.
  • Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Business with an Accounting focus, professional accounting experience, knowledge of IRS regulations, and tax research expertise.
  • Preferred experience includes supervisory roles, higher education or nonprofit accounting, and familiarity with financial databases such as Kuali Financial Systems.
  • Annual salary range from $115,000 to $131,000.
  • Works within the Business and Financial Services department supporting the university's financial integrity and compliance.