Director of Tax Compliance

Salary: $83,016.00 - $116,220.00 Annually

Location: Edwardsville, Springfield)

Job Type: Administrative Professional

Job Number: 2600096

Department: University Wide Services-SIUU

Closing Date: 5/26/2026 11:59 PM Central

FLSA: Exempt

FTE: 1.0

Description

Director of Tax Compliance is responsible for directing and maintaining a comprehensive federal, state, and local tax compliance program. In addition, the Director will assist with coordination and management of the external audit process.

Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity.

Examples of Duties

• Advises and assists with implementation of policies and procedures to promote compliance with tax laws.
• Provides assistance in training and educating University departments to promote compliance with tax laws.
• Monitors judicial and legislative developments to tax law and advises University departments accordingly.
• Conducts tax research and provides tax analysis on tax-related matters.
• Promotes awareness of tax compliance
• Advises University departments on the preparation of tax-related forms, applications, returns, and supporting documentation.
• Provides tax planning advice related to contract terms and/or conditions to mitigate adverse tax consequences in connection with future activities.
• Serves as University liaison with tax authorities, external legal counsel, and consulting firms on tax-related matters.
• Preparation of the annual 990-T tax return
• Assist with the coordination and management of external audit activities, including coordinating communication between the external auditors and campus departments, tracking due dates, preparing required documentation, and assisting with audit-related submissions.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in tax research, tax consulting, public accounting or tax return preparation, with emphasis on higher education or tax-exempt organizations preferred.
• Familiar with primary and secondary tax law authority and general accounting practices.
• Demonstrate capabilities in communication, consulting, and analytic skills.
• Demonstrate ability to work independently and proactively.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A certified public accountant or Master's Degree in Accountancy with a Concentration in Taxation preferred.
• Experience working as an auditor or experience working with external auditors including managing communication, preparing documentation requests, and responding to audit findings is preferred.
• Work experience in higher education or tax-exempt organizations preferred.

Required Documents: Submit a letter of application, CV, CPA license number (if applicable), and 3 references.

Contact: Tina Galik; [email protected]

Supplemental Information

Southern Illinois University has three campus locations: Carbondale, Edwardsville, and Springfield. The successful candidate would have the option of designating one of the locations as the primary office location. If you have a preference, please indicate the desired primary office location.

Southern Illinois University Carbondale is an R1 Opportunity University with a statewide economic impact of $2.7 billion dollars. We offer 200+ undergraduate degrees, minors and specializations, 79 master's degrees, and 40 doctoral degrees. Our main campus is 1,136 acres, with additional acreage in University Farms, Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center, and other facilities. The university is an essential part of the city of Carbondale and an important contributor to the culture of the entire region. While Carbondale includes many of the amenities of urban life, it retains its small-town flavor. Cost of living is considerably lower in the region than similar areas elsewhere, and many employees commute from nearby counties.

The Southern Illinois region is distinct from the rest of the state, boasting considerable natural beauty including the Shawnee National Forest, many state parks, national wildlife areas, and several lakes beloved for recreation. Local foods are readily available in the area, with a variety of eateries and a growing specialized food truck presence. The area is home to the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail, an official wine appellation designation. The wineries extend the cultural reach of the community, hosting live music and continual art exhibits. The campus itself is a microcosm of the area, with a lake and forest on campus, as well as traditional collegiate architecture, quad, and residential halls. Students enjoy outdoor study areas as well as specialized computer labs scattered across campus, including in the three million volume Morris Library. To learn about employee benefits , employee tuition waivers , and find resources about Carbondale and the Southern Illinois region, visit: .

Southern Illinois University Carbondale is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer dedicated to building a community of excellence, equity, and diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, order of protection status, genetic information, marital status, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation including gender identity, unfavorable discharge from the military or status as a protected veteran. The university will comply with all federal and state nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action laws, orders, and regulations.