Job Description

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Salary Range

$92,000.00 - $146,750.00

Overview

The International Tax Coordinator reports directly to the Senior Tax Director. The International Tax Coordinator is responsible primarily for tax analysis and compliance, including Federal and state tax reporting and withholding of income taxes, with respect to international faculty, students, visiting scholars and non-U.S. entities and for providing outreach and training the University community. The International Tax Coordinator will assist in other areas of tax compliance and research, as directed (e.g., state sales tax and federal and state tax returns).

Required Skills and Abilities

1. Ability to communicate effectively and work within a multicultural environment is essential.


2. Exceptional customer service skills.


3. Excellent organizational abilities and detail orientated.


4. Advanced knowledge of accounting and tax law for international payments.


5. Familiarity with automated accounting systems and desktop computing capabilities i.e., Excel, Word, Database applications and electronic tax research applications.

Principal Responsibilities

1. Reviews and/or prepares U.S., state and international tax filings (which in some cases are public documents). Calculates and analyzes taxable income and estimated tax payments for the University and related organizations. 2. Leads preparation and review of certain tax reconciliations, analysis and interpretation of tax returns, financial statements and related disclosures pertaining to the University's investments, compilation and analysis of departmental information. Tracks, analyzes and interprets information received from investment managers (e.g., partnership Schedules K-1 and state equivalents, audited financial statements, international disclosures, etc.). 3. Researches, analyzes and interprets existing and proposed tax laws to determine their applicability to the University's complex investment structure and diverse array of activities. Assists Tax Managers in the development and implementation of the appropriate actions including formulating policies and procedures and/or communicating the results of the research and assisting in drafting recommendations to the appropriate senior University personnel. 4. Updates and reviews University policies and procedures with respect to federal and state payroll, income and not for profit tax issues as a result of changes in federal and/or state tax law. 5. Participates in strategic planning. 6. Performs necessary research, follows up and responds to University community (e.g., faculty, business managers, senior administrators and central departments such as Payroll and A/P). 7. Directs and supervises tax accountant responsible for assisting with tax compliance and other tax projects, as assigned. 8. Updates and manages the tax compliance calendar and communicates due dates to the Tax Managers and Senior Director Tax and International Compliance. 9. Works closely with external Big 4 accounting tax professionals in coordinating outsourcing engagements for complex filings that require a significant degree of in-house expertise in the federal, state and international tax arenas. 10. Acts as a representative of the University in federal and state tax audits and provides technical support including conducting research, preparing responses to the Internal Revenue Service and state tax authorities and formulating University positions. 11. Identifies areas of potential tax exposure/noncompliance and proactively recommends and implements enhanced controls/procedures. 12. May perform other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in accounting, business or finance and six years of progressive tax experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Knowledge of tax research and tax preparation software.

Job Posting Date

11/03/2025

Job Category

Professional

Bargaining Unit

NON

Compensation Grade

Administration & Operations

Compensation Grade Profile

Manager; Program Leader (26)

Time Type

Full time

Duration Type

Staff

Work Model

Remote

Location

221 Whitney Ave, New Haven, Connecticut

Background Check Requirements

All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website.

Health Requirements

Certain positions have associated health requirements based on specific job responsibilities. These may include vaccinations, tests, or examinations, as required by law, regulation, or university policy.

Posting Disclaimer

Salary offers are determined by a candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and education in relation to the position requirements, along with the role's grade profile and current internal and external market conditions.



The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring department.



The University is committed to basing judgments concerning the admission, education, and employment of individuals upon their qualifications and abilities and seeks to attract to its faculty, staff, and student body qualified persons from a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives. In accordance with this policy and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual's sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, status as a special disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era or other covered veteran.



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