Tax Manager

🇺🇸 Hybrid - Fort Collins, CO

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $115K - $131K

💻 Finance

🗓️ September 30th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

Colorado State University is hiring a Tax Manager. This role manages the daily operations of the tax department, ensures compliance with IRS and State/Local tax laws, supervises the Tax Accountant, and advises campus on tax matters.

Highlights

Manage daily tax compliance operations and research tax law changes to ensure University compliance.
Develop and implement planning strategies to minimize tax consequences and provide recommendations to University administrators.
Advise campus community on tax rules regarding fundraising, raffles, and unrelated business income tax (UBIT) liabilities.
Prepare and review Federal, State, and local tax reports and returns; oversee maintenance of University’s tax-exempt status.
Supervise the Tax Accountant including performance management and review of tax work products.
Provide responses to tax authorities and liaise with external tax advisors on University transactions.
Required qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Business/Accounting, professional accounting experience, knowledge of IRS regulations and tax research, strong problem-solving, and Microsoft Outlook/Excel/Word/Teams skills.
Preferred qualifications include supervisory experience, higher education or non-profit accounting experience, knowledge of relevant financial systems (e.g., Kuali), and familiarity with international tax regulations.
Annual salary range: $115,000 - $131,000.
Position reports to the Controller within Business and Financial Services and supports the University's financial integrity and compliance efforts.