International Tax Analyst (Tax Office)

The Tax Office is seeking a motivated individual to fill the role of the International Tax Analyst . This individual will report to the International Tax Director and support the global business activities of the university and its operating entities by providing the Tax Office with timely, thoughtful, and detailed analysis of the university's international operations.

The Johns Hopkins University Tax Office reports through the Controller to the university's senior leadership. The Tax Office is responsible for all the institution's domestic and international tax matters and is an integral member of this high-performing, client-focused team.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• The International Tax Analyst brings knowledge of financial and accounting principles and some familiarity with international tax rules and regulations; familiarity with international tax rules and regulations related to tax-exempt organizations is a plus.
• The Analyst brings an ability to gather and analyze qualitative and quantitative data from various sources to inform management on the university's international presence.
• The Analyst demonstrates excellent research skills, a willingness to learn, and high levels of competency with written and oral communication.
• This individual is detail-oriented and has excellent organization skills.

Primary Responsibilities

• Gathering and analyzing qualitative and quantitative information from JHU's systems to determine the extent of university operations in various jurisdictions.
• Coordinating with departments receiving international payments to file for exemption or reduced tax rates under double tax avoidance treaties.
• Tracking and reviewing requests for international independent contractor determinations.
• Supporting the International Tax Director in ensuring timely and accurate completion of international tax filings (e.g., Form 8975, transfer pricing reports and related filings, local country corporate returns, periodic VAT and GST filings, international payroll filings, etc.) for the university and its international operating entities.
• Collaborating with international experts serving in other university departments (e.g., Human Resources and Office of General Counsel) to provide international compliance support to university divisions.
• Tracking international tax developments for BEPS updates, treaty changes, updates to OECD and local country permanent establishment guidance, and indirect and digital taxes impacting higher education.
• Analyzing tax implications of new international partnerships and research collaborations.
• Other duties as assigned by the International Tax Director.

Special Knowledge, Skills, or Abilities / Competencies

• Ability to perform tasks independently.
• Ability to exercise the utmost confidentiality in every aspect.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to translate complex tax concepts for non-tax stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented and organized with excellent time-management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications, including but not limited to Word and PowerPoint.
• Experience with SAP, Workday, or similar ERP systems preferred.
• Familiarity with BNA or similar research platforms a plus.
• Proactively identifies emerging tax issues and recommends process improvements.
• Strong research skills, ability to analyze and interpret complex regulatory language in a broad range of foreign jurisdictions and apply rules to university facts and circumstances.
• Cultural sensitivity when working with global colleagues and tax authorities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business, finance or related field.
• Two years of related experience.
• Additional education may substitute for required experience, and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, data analysis).
• Graduate degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, Tax, or related field; or CPA certification.
• Prior experience with nonprofit/university tax issues.
• Familiarity with JHU.
• Proficiency in a foreign language.

Classified Title: Accountant II
Job Posting Title (Working Title): International Tax Analyst (Tax Office)
Role/Level/Range: ATP/03/PC
Starting Salary Range: $53,800 - $94,400 Annually (Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm
FLSA Status: Exempt
Location: Hybrid/District of Columbia
Department name: University Tax
Personnel area: University Administration