Director, Tax

6 days ago

Cleveland, OH, United States Jewish Federation of Clevland Full time
POSITION SUMMARY

The Director, Tax is responsible for a portion of the day to day operations of the finance department including timely tax reporting for the Federation, the Supporting Foundations and Trusts, supervision of staff for tax filings and accounting entries, supervision of accounting staff for Federation's finance operations, creating an atmosphere of mutual respect and support in the department, and additional assignments as determined by the CFO.

This position is full-time and reports to the CFO.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
  1. Oversee aspects of day-to-day financial reporting and accounting functions of the bookkeeping/accounting staff including review and approval/posting of journal entries.
  2. Preparation and/or review of components of interim and annual financial reporting.
  3. Supervise and direct a staff of 2-3 accountants/bookkeepers.
  4. Oversee and coordinate all tax related filings and activities for the Federation, including the Federation, Trusts, and Supporting Foundations returns and estimates.
  5. Review monthly bank reconciliations.
  6. Provide guidance and support for 1099 preparation.
  7. Perform other tasks as requested by the CFO.
QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Personal Characteristics
  1. Knowledge of current and proposed accounting standards and tax law.
  2. Excellent verbal and written communications skills, with internal and external business partners and employees.
  3. Strong supervision skills and experience.
  4. Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.
  5. Excellent organizational skills.
  6. Ability to set priorities and maintain composure under stress. Results oriented.
  7. Ability to train, coach and motivate.
  8. Proficient with Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Ability to learn other relevant software systems and databases as needed.
  9. Proficiency or familiarity with ProSystem Tax a plus.
  10. Willing to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
Education, Training and/or Experience
  1. Bachelor's degree in accounting.
  2. 7+ years of related professional experience, including 3+ years in position with supervisory responsibilities.
  3. Experience using various financial software/accounting systems; familiarity with Oracle NetSuite is a plus.
Certifications, Licenses, Registrations
  1. Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred.


ABOUT THE FEDERATION

The Jewish Federation of Cleveland is the only organization in Cleveland that focuses on the health and vitality of the entire Jewish community. For more than 120 years, the Federation has created the critical scale necessary to drive meaningful social change and provide relief in times of crisis in ways no one person or organization could do alone. As Jewish Cleveland's hub for innovative solutions and collaborative services, the Federation is able to change and improve lives in Cleveland, Israel, and around the world.

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