Director - Tax Compliance

Salary: $102,795.00 - $120,935.00 Annually
Location : Main Campus - Orem
Job Type: FT Exempt Salaried Staff
Job Number: FY2605937
Division: VP Finance and Auxiliary Services
Department: Finance and Business Services
Opening Date: 05/14/2026
Closing Date: 5/31/2026 11:59 PM Mountain
First Review Date: 05/24/2026
Required Documents Needed to Apply: Resume

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License or Certification
Optional Documents: Letters of Recommendation
Required Licenses or Certifications: A current Utah Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license is required.
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Position Announcement


Utah Valley University offers a unique opportunity for a highly skilled professional to play a strategic leadership role in guiding the institution's tax compliance framework. The Director of Tax Compliance serves as the University's subject matter expert on complex tax matters affecting higher education, including federal, state, local, and international regulations. The role provides meaningful influence across the institution by shaping tax policies, advising leadership and key departments, and ensuring the University's positions remain compliant, well-documented, and aligned with evolving regulatory requirements.


This position is ideal for someone who values both technical depth and collaborative impact. The Director partners closely with units such as Payroll, Purchasing, Accounts Payable, People & Culture, and the Office of General Counsel, acting as a trusted advisor on a wide range of tax issues. In addition to overseeing accurate and timely tax filings and monitoring nexus considerations, the role offers the opportunity to proactively research emerging trends, strengthen internal processes, and build a culture of informed compliance. UVU values professionals who bring expertise, integrity, and a proactive mindset, making this an exceptional opportunity to contribute at a high level while supporting the University's mission and long-term success.

Summary of Responsibilities

• Operational leader for the tax function, ensuring that university-wide tax practices are in compliance with federal, state and local tax laws as well as other regulatory requirements.
• Manage the preparation, review and timely filing of the University's annual Form 990-T and Form 1042, as well as UVU Foundation's annual Form 990 and Form 990-T.
• Provide UBIT (unrelated business income tax) subject matter expertise to various UVU business units and conduct planning, analysis and continuous communication regarding UBIT, UBIT estimates, and UBIT sources. Research and analyze tax matters domestically and internationally and monitor and research new tax/regulatory laws and regulations as they arise to find solutions for compliance.
• Prepare, oversee, review and/or consult on the timely and compliant completion of IRS Forms 1099, 1042-S, 8849, and 1098-T as well as payroll-related filings (Form 941 and W-2s). This includes reviewing and analyzing payments to vendors and students for reportability and/or determining tax withholding requirements for payments to foreign entities and individuals.
• Support Purchasing and Accounts Payable processes, serving as both tax subject matter expert and operational leader, especially for independent contractor status review and determinations, as well as being a resource for documentation supporting tax withholding and reporting for payments to foreign vendors.
• Manage the sales tax reporting process, including the monthly sales tax submission to the Utah State Tax Commission, supervision of accounting interns that assist with the sales tax reporting process, regularly claiming sales tax refunds, and troubleshooting sales tax issues and questions that arise.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications / Licenses / Certifications


Graduation from an accredited institution with a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, CPA certification, and 3 years of related work experience.

Preferred Qualifications:
Master's Degree in Accounting, CPA certification, and 5 years of related work experience, Specialization in Tax Compliance for public institutions


Licenses/Certifications:

A current Utah Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license is required.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Knowledge

• Knowledge and experience with reporting Federal and State tax related forms.
• Knowledge and experience in Federal tax exempt organization tax matters.
• Knowledge and experience with Utah state sales tax issues.
• Experience researching and interpreting complex laws and regulations for business applications.

Skills

• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy of work.
• Proficiency/expert-level skills in MS Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and management skills.

Abilities

• Self-starter, demonstrated initiative to ensure stakeholder satisfaction.
• Ability to provide guidance and leadership to professional personnel in the area of expertise.
• Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.

EEO Statement:

UVU employment decisions are made on the basis of an applicant's qualifications and ability to perform the job without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and over), disability, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or other bases protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Utah Valley University's dedication to exceptional care offers quality service and benefits to employees while staying committed to meeting the needs of a diverse workforce.

UVU is pleased to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that supports employees and their family's overall physical and mental health, protects their income in case of unforeseen illness and life events, and assists in building financial security for retirement and the future.

Highlights from Utah Valley University's benefits package include:

• Medical network and plan options with low employee premiums
• Employer HSA contribution for those that elect the university's High-Deductible Health Plan
• Other tax advantage, reimbursement account options (i.e. Flexible Spending Account & Dependent Care)
• Dental and vision plan options
• Incentivized wellness program
• Employer paid basic life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D), and Long Term Disability (LTD) coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(a) Defined Contribution Plan with an employer contribution of 14.2% based on employee's compensation (100% vested on first day of full-time employment)
• Undergraduate tuition remission benefit waiving up to 18 credit hours (each semester) for employees and their eligible dependents (spouses & children dependents unmarried and up to age 26)
• Generous leave package which includes sick, vacation (staff only), and personal leave; 13 paid holidays; paid medical maternity and parental leave

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Do you have a current Utah CPA License?

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Do you meet the minimum requirements for this position as outlined?Graduation from an accredited institution with a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, CPA certification, and 3 years of related work experience.

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How many years of professional tax-related experience do you have?
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What is your highest level of education?
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