Senior Tax Analyst, Reporting – Hybrid/Remote

Harvard University FAS Human Resources; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Health insurance starting day one

Tuition assistance and reimbursement

Job summary

Harvard University’s Office of the Controller seeks a Senior Tax Analyst, Reporting to support tax accounting and reporting for the University and its units. You will work on 990/990-T filings, provide guidance on tax compliance, and translate financial data into tax-ready information for executive review.

The role involves complex analyses, collaboration with accounting teams, and opportunities to contribute to cross-functional tax projects within Harvard’s Finance organizations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required.
• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in accounting, tax or finance.
• Master’s degree in relevant field preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of accounting principles, budget management, financial analysis and financial modeling.
• Excellent analytical skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Perform analytical and quantitative tax and financial analysis related to the preparation of the University’s Forms 990-T, 990, and certain other returns.
• Prepare US and state tax returns for executive review; prepare ad-hoc tax analyses.
• Identify book-to-tax adjustments translating financial statements into data for 990 reporting.
• Translate complex data into meaningful insights and recommendations.
• Work with Financial Accounting and Reporting to develop financial information for returns.
• Identify activities potentially generating unrelated business taxable income; determine proper tax treatment.
• Independently manage multiple time-sensitive projects with deadlines.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual sales, meals and services tax filings.
• Assist with sales and use tax questions from departments; stay informed on changes in law.
• Collaborate with administrators and Harvard Management Company to collect data for tax reporting.
• Design and deliver presentations educating University audiences on tax issues.
• Work with other finance groups to inform tax planning and reporting.
• Perform tax account reconciliations, post audit reviews, and resolve issues.
• Complete special projects and participate in cross-functional tax initiatives.
• Identify and implement process improvements and automation in the Tax Office.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

Project management

Tax knowledge

Financial analysis

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Financial systems

Job description

Harvard University’s Office of the Controller seeks a Senior Tax Analyst, Reporting to support tax accounting and reporting for the University and its units. You will work on 990/990-T filings, provide guidance on tax compliance, and translate financial data into tax-ready information for executive review.

The role involves complex analyses, collaboration with accounting teams, and opportunities to contribute to cross-functional tax projects within Harvard’s Finance organizations.