Job Description

SHIFT:Day (United States of America)

Seeking Breakthrough Makers

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) offers countless ways to change lives. Our diverse community of more than 20,000 Breakthrough Makers will inspire you to pursue passions, develop expertise, and drive innovation.

At CHOP, your experience is valued; your voice is heard; and your contributions make a difference for patients and families. Join us as we build on our promise to advance pediatric care—and your career.

CHOP does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, or any other legally protected categories in any employment, training, or vendor decisions or programs. CHOP recognizes the critical importance of a workforce rich in varied backgrounds and experiences and engages in ongoing efforts to achieve that through equally varied and non-discriminatory means.

A Brief Overview

The Tax Director will play a critical role in supporting Children's Hospital of Philadelphia's (CHOP's) tax compliance and tax strategy functions. Reporting directly to the Senior Director of Treasury, Tax, and Disbursements, this role ensures accurate and timely preparation of tax filings, monitors compliance with nonprofit-specific regulations, and provides guidance on tax implications for new and current state and federal initiatives. The Tax Director will also be responsible for developing a high performing team that will help support CHOP's Hospital, Research, Practice Plans, Foundation, and Corporate Services to develop and optimize tax-related processes, ensure compliance, and mitigate risk.

This position requires strong technical expertise in nonprofit tax regulations, experience working across multi-state tax jurisdictions, excellent analytical skills, strong verbal and written communication skills, comfort with technology, and experience establishing standard processes and managing complex projects in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Why Join This Team?

• Flexible remote work environment.
• High visibility within the Finance organization.
• Opportunity to serve as a strategic advisor to senior leadership.
• Ability to build and shape a tax function and team.
• Meaningful work supporting a nationally recognized nonprofit pediatric healthcare organization.

Career Growth

At this time, a defined next-level career path has not been established for this role. However, the position offers significant leadership exposure, strategic influence, and opportunities to shape the tax function across the organization.

Work Environment

This position is primarily remote and is expected to remain remote long term.

Employees may occasionally be asked to attend:

• In-person meetings
• Team events
• Strategic planning sessions
• Other business-related gatherings

What you will do

• Develop and execute CHOP’s enterprise tax strategy, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and long term financial objectives.
• Serve as the primary liaison with external tax advisors, auditors, and governmental agencies regarding tax matters.
• Ensure compliance with IRS Form 990 and other nonprofit-specific reporting requirements.
• Prepare and file state sales tax exemption for the various entities of the CHOP Enterprise and monitor changes in state and federal tax laws and regulations, assessing impact on CHOP operations and advising leadership
• Evaluate tax implications of new business initiatives, partnerships, and service lines, with particular attention paid to Unrelated Business Taxable Income (UBTI).
• Provide leadership, mentoring, and performance management for future tax team members.
• Coordinate with external auditors and tax advisors to address tax-related issues and ensure accurate reporting.
• Provide guidance to CHOP’s Disbursements departments on tax-related matters, ensuring alignment with organizational goals. Ensure compliance with federal, state and local payroll and sales taxes.
• Develop and maintain tax policies, procedures, and internal controls to ensure compliance and efficiency.

Education Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree accounting, tax or finance - Required
• Master's Degree accounting, tax or finance - Preferred

Experience Qualifications

• At least ten (10) years Not for Profit related Tax work experience - Required

Skills and Abilities

• Deep understanding of tax regulations, and nonprofit financial operations (Required proficiency)
• strong leadership abilities (Required proficiency)
• strong oral and written communication skills (Required proficiency)
• experience establishing standard processes and managing complex projects (Required proficiency)
• experience with technology such as Workday, Microsoft Office, and tax software/websites (Required proficiency)

Licenses and Certifications

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) - State Issued - upon hire - Preferred

To carry out its mission, CHOP is committed to supporting the health of our patients, families, workforce, and global community. As a condition of employment, CHOP employees who work in patient care buildings or who have patient facing responsibilities must receive an annual influenza vaccine. Learn more. EEO / VEVRAA Federal Contractor | Tobacco Statement

SALARY RANGE:

$100,000.00 - $375,000.00 Annually

Salary ranges are shown for full-time jobs. If you're working part-time, your pay will be adjusted accordingly.

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This job is eligible for an incentive program.

At CHOP, we are committed to fair and transparent pay practices. Factors such as skills and experience could result in an offer above the salary range noted in this job posting. Click here for more information regarding CHOP's Compensation and Benefits.

Job Tags

Full time, For contractors, Work experience placement, Work at office, Local area, Remote work, Flexible hours, Shift work

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