Vice President Tax Management & Compliance

Description

We are looking for an experienced tax leader to oversee corporate tax compliance and provide strategic guidance across a complex organization in New York, NY. This role partners with finance, legal, human resources, benefits, and compliance teams to address tax matters affecting compensation, benefits, reporting, and organizational operations. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in employment and information reporting requirements, strong judgment, and the ability to interpret changing tax rules in both domestic and international contexts.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as a trusted advisor to internal departments by interpreting tax rules, resolving complex issues, and recommending practical approaches that support compliance and reduce exposure.

• Lead oversight of federal, state, and international tax compliance matters tied to employee compensation, benefits programs, deferred compensation, vehicle usage, clergy payments, and remote or hybrid workforce arrangements.

• Provide guidance on withholding and reporting obligations for payments made to U.S. and non-U.S. individuals, including retirement distributions, annuities, insurance-related benefits, disability payments, and beneficiary income.

• Work closely with business partners to collect and review tax documentation from nonresident individuals so that withholding treatment and reporting outcomes are applied accurately.

• Direct the preparation, review, and timely submission of key tax filings, including Forms 1099, 1042, W-2, 941, 1094, 1095, 4720, and 720, while ensuring deposits are remitted correctly to the appropriate authorities.

• Manage the annual excise tax calculation under Internal Revenue Code Section 4960 and ensure Form 4720 is completed accurately and filed on schedule.

• Oversee renewal activities related to real property tax exemption status for organizational properties and maintain supporting documentation.

• Monitor legislative and regulatory developments at the federal, state, and international levels and assess how new rules may affect the organization’s tax position, processes, and reporting obligations.

Requirements • 15+ years of progressive experience in corporate tax, with significant depth in compliance, reporting, and tax research.

• Strong knowledge of employment tax, information reporting, and withholding requirements affecting both U.S. and non-U.S. payees.

• Demonstrated experience managing complex tax filings such as Forms 1099, 1042, W-2, 941, 1094, 1095, 4720, and 720.

• Expertise in corporate tax compliance processes and annual income tax provision activities.

• Familiarity with tax and compliance software, including ATX Tax Software or comparable systems.

• Ability to interpret evolving tax legislation and translate technical guidance into clear business recommendations.

• Proven track record of partnering effectively with cross-functional stakeholders in finance, legal, HR, payroll, and benefits.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Tax, Finance, or a related field; advanced tax credentials or CPA preferred.

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