Director of Tax

HonorHealth
United States, Arizona, Scottsdale
Feb 06, 2025
Overview Looking to be part of something more meaningful? At HonorHealth, you'll be part of a team, creating a multi-dimensional care experience for our patients. You'll have opportunities to make a difference. From our Ambassador Movement to our robust training and development programs, you can select where and how you want to make an impact. HonorHealth offers a diverse benefits portfolio for our full-time and part-time team members designed to help you and your family live your best lives. Visit honorhealth.com/benefits to learn more. Join us. Let's go beyond expectations and transform healthcare together. HonorHealth is one of Arizona's largest nonprofit healthcare systems, serving a population of five million people in the greater Phoenix metropolitan area. The comprehensive network encompasses nine acute-care hospitals, an extensive medical group with primary, specialty and urgent care services, a cancer care network, outpatient surgery centers, clinical research, medical education, a foundation, an accountable care organization, community services and more. With more than 16,000 team members, 3,700 affiliated providers and over 1,100 volunteers dedicated to providing high quality care, HonorHealth strives to go beyond the expectations of a traditional healthcare system to improve the health and well-being of communities across Arizona. Learn more at HonorHealth.com. Responsibilities Job Summary The Director of Tax has the primary responsibility for ensuring HonorHealth's compliance with all federal and state tax laws and maintaining state and local tax exemptions. The position will be responsible for coordinating the day-to-day preparation and gathering of information for all company tax returns. This position is responsible for utilizing research skills, applying tax foundational knowledge to understand potential tax issues, participating in tax planning, recognizing, and communicating potential risks, preparing tax workpapers and working with external tax advisors to complete tax returns for review and submission. The Director of Tax plays a critical role in leading and managing all aspects of tax strategy, compliance, planning, and reporting for the organization. Responsible for developing and implementing tax strategies aligned with the company's business objectives, optimizing tax efficiency, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. Oversees timely preparation of tax-exempt returns (Forms 990, 990-T, 4720, 1120, and 1065) and other required tax documents (sales tax exemption, property taxes, etc.). Identifies when research is needed; conducts research on basic and complex tax issues and provides documentation and support for conclusions. Provide guidance to Payroll and Accounts Payable in relation to Forms W-2 and 1099. Provide tax-related guidance to senior management and other stakeholders, ensuring alignment with business strategies and objectives. Serve as a key point of contact for tax-related inquiries and information sharing with internal and external stakeholders. Coordinate and manage tax audits and inquiries from tax authorities, working closely with external advisors as needed. Assess and mitigate tax risks associated with business operations, transactions, and regulatory changes. Ensure compliance with tax regulations and reporting requirements at the local, state, and federal levels. Analyze nexus requirements. Perform ASC 740 analysis for annual audit. Acts as key tax lead for tax-exempt bond offerings. Develop and implement tax strategies aligned with the company's overall business objectives to optimize tax efficiency and minimize risk Qualifications Education Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Required Experience 5 years Prior public accounting experience in tax exempt (990) return preparation Required