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Colorado State University

Tax Manager

🇺🇸 Hybrid - Fort Collins, CO

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $115K - $131K

💻 Finance

🗓️ October 30th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

Colorado State University is hiring a Tax Manager. The Tax Manager leads the daily operations of the university's tax department, ensuring compliance with IRS and state/local tax regulations. This role supervises the Tax Accountant, provides tax-related advice to campus, manages tax reporting, and develops strategies to minimize tax liabilities.

Highlights
  • Manage daily operations of the university's tax compliance function.
  • Research and implement tax law changes to maintain compliance.
  • Develop tax planning strategies and provide recommendations to university administrators.
  • Supervise the Tax Accountant, including performance management.
  • Advise campus on tax matters related to fundraising, raffles, and unrelated business income tax (UBIT).
  • Prepare and review federal, state, and local tax returns and reports.
  • Respond to external tax authority inquiries and maintain tax-exempt status documentation.
  • Required skills: knowledge of IRS regulations, tax research, Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and Teams.
  • Preferred qualifications include supervisory experience, higher education or nonprofit accounting experience, use of financial systems like Kuali, and knowledge of international tax regulations.
  • Annual salary range: $115,000 - $131,000 with comprehensive benefits package.