Tax & Compliance Consultant (Contract)

Washington, DC or New York City (Hybrid) | 3+ Month Engagement | $70-$80/hr DOE

Cherry Bekaert Recruiting & Staffing is partnering with a leading nonprofit organization to identify an experienced Tax & Compliance Consultant for a critical project focused on regulatory compliance, IRS matters, Form 990 reporting, and governance improvements across affiliated nonprofit entities.

This opportunity is ideal for a senior tax, compliance, or regulatory professional with experience navigating complex nonprofit environments, IRS correspondence, exempt organization compliance, and cross-functional governance initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the resolution of outstanding IRS notices and correspondence, ensuring complete documentation and timely closure.
• Review historical Form 990 filings and assess potential amendment or refiling requirements.
• Serve as a liaison with external tax advisors and compliance consultants.
• Evaluate cost-sharing arrangements and resource allocation methodologies between affiliated entities.
• Ensure compliance with applicable nonprofit regulations and establish supporting documentation for intercompany and shared-service activities.
• Review existing compliance calendars and assist in remedying filing gaps or overdue regulatory requirements.
• Design recommendations for a centralized compliance oversight framework to strengthen organizational governance.
• Support preparation of upcoming Form 990 filings and create audit-ready documentation and standard operating procedures.
• Identify compliance risks and recommend process improvements to support long-term sustainability and regulatory adherence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Tax, Business, Law, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in tax compliance, regulatory compliance, governance, risk management, or related functions.
• Strong knowledge of IRS regulations, exempt organization requirements, and Form 990 reporting.
• Experience resolving IRS notices, audits, examinations, or agency correspondence.
• Background working with nonprofit organizations, associations, NGOs, foundations, or other regulated entities strongly preferred.
• Experience with cost allocation methodologies, shared services arrangements, or inter-entity transactions.
• Ability to manage external advisors, auditors, and key stakeholders across multiple departments.
• Excellent analytical, documentation, and project management skills.

Preferred Experience

• 501(c)(3) and/or 501(c)(4) compliance experience.
• Exempt organization tax experience gained through public accounting, consulting, or in-house tax functions.
• Experience developing compliance frameworks, policies, or governance processes.
• Prior work with complex, multi-entity organizations.

Engagement Details

• Contract Length: 3+ Months
• Location: Hybrid; candidates must be able to work from either Washington, DC or New York City
• Compensation: $70-$80/hour, with flexibility for exceptional candidates