Tax Manager
Location: New York, NY
Immediate Supervisor:
Division/Department:

Purpose of Position

To manage tax compliance for the organization.

Essential Functions

• Identify tax issues; advise Controller, CFO and legal department.
• Annual preparation of IRS Form 990, 990-T, 1120, multi-state foreign information filings, doing business and charitable registration filings for the not-for-profit, its subsidiaries and taxable entities; preparation of sales and use tax returns; other miscellaneous tax filings.
• Responsible for the preparation of the Form 5500 for pension/welfare plans: calculate estimated tax liability.
• Abreast of tax changes that affect the organization.
• Perform primary tax research for income, payroll and sales and use tax.
• Preparation of the IRS 1099-Misc.
• Act as liaison with public accounting firm partner on tax issues.
• Manage Payroll Associates and 1 staff accountant.
• Strong knowledge of UBIT and posses the technical skills required to identify UBIT situations.

Additional Functions

Assist the Controller in development and implementation of tax policies and procedures.

Relationships

Internal: Interact on a daily basis with headquarter staff.

External: Deloitte tax partner, field staff and government entities.

Equipment (e.g., computer, typewriter, calculator, copy machines, telephone, etc.)

Computer, telephone, copy machines, fax machine, calculator

Qualifications (e.g., education, training, experience, licenses and skills)

• 5 to 7 years of Not-For-Profit tax experience gained in a well-regarded accounting firm and /or law firm and /or non profit organization
• Bachelor’s or Master degree in Accounting from an accredited college/university
• Licensed CPA or JD degree from an accredited college/university
• Extensive experience in preparation of IRS Form 990 and Form 990T
• Knowledge of IRS codes
• Knowledge of how to use guidestar.com and IRS.Gov
• Excellent advisory and compliance skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to articulate complex tax matters.
• Excellent problem solving skills
• Demonstrate ability managing multiple projects
• Able to prioritize and work under pressure
• Excellent organizational and time management skills required
• Abreast of exempt organization tax issues and able to research tax matters quickly
• Minimum of 4 years experience working for a Big four or medium sized CPA firm in the tax department
• Strong Computer skills required – excel, word
• Experience using Prosystem tax software

Physical Requirements

• Lifting
• Reaching

Mission Statement

The National Audubon Society’s mission is to conserve and restore natural ecosystems, focusing on birds, other wildlife, and their habitats for the benefit of humanity and the Earth’s biological diversity.

Audubon promotes a diverse workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the National Audubon Society to employee the man or woman best qualified for the job regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability (handicap) or marital status.