Director, Tax

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Director, Tax

Position Highlights:

• Position: Director, Tax
• Location: Arlington Heights, IL
• Full Time/Part Time: Full time
• Hours: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm
• Required Travel: As needed

Job Summary:

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:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (Master's in Taxation or CPA preferred).
• Certification: n/a
• Experience: Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in tax management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role, preferably within the healthcare sector or not-for-profit organizations with for-profit subsidiaries. Strong understanding of tax laws and regulations impacting not-for-profit and for-profit entities, including nonprofit tax-exempt status and unrelated business income tax (UBIT).
• Unique or Preferred Skills:
• Leadership: Demonstrated experience managing a tax team and working cross-functionally with senior leadership.
• Expertise in corporate tax strategy, tax compliance, and accounting for income taxes.
• Strong knowledge of mergers and acquisitions, restructuring, and other corporate transactions.
• Proficiency in tax software, Excel, and other financial systems.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and a keen eye for detail.
• Ability to manage complex tax issues and provide clear, actionable advice to non-tax professionals.
• High integrity and ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.

Benefits (For full time or part time positions):

• Eligibility for our Annual Incentive Plan, which offers the potential to earn a certain percentage amount of your base salary based on organizational performance. (For AIP eligible positions)
• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
• Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free Parking
• Wellness Program Savings Plan
• Health Savings Account Options
• Retirement Options with Company Match
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Community Involvement Opportunities

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. For more information, visit www.endeavorhealth.org.

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.

Please explore our website (www.endeavorhealth.org) to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to "help everyone in our communities be their best".

Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information.

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.