AVP Taxation - Ascension Health
St. Louis, MO
About the Job
Benefits
Paid time off (PTO)
Various health insurance options & wellness plans
Retirement benefits including employer match plans
Long-term & short-term disability
Employee assistance programs (EAP)
Parental leave & adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Ways to give back to your community
_*Please note, benefits and benefits eligibility can vary by position, exclusions may apply for some roles (for example: Travel, PRN, Short-Term Option, etc.). Actual compensation offer will vary based upon role, education, experience, location, and qualifications. Connect with your Talent Advisor for additional specifics._
Responsibilities
In collaboration with and support of the VP of Taxation and other stakeholders within Ascension, participates in leading the delivery of tax advisory and planning services across the organization. Has a leadership role in ensuring that System tax reporting complies with applicable federal, state and local tax laws and regulations.
• Collaborates with the VP of Tax to support leaders and other stakeholders and decision-
makers within Ascension concerning tax issues.
• Collaborates with the VP of Tax to manage tax policies and procedures to ensure compliance
with tax laws.
• Researches, studies and interprets tax law. Prepares payments, identifies tax savings, and
analyzes tax issues.
• Oversees maintenance of tax records and preparation of tax returns in compliance with
federal, state, local, and/or foreign tax laws.
• Conducts hiring, training, directing, development and evaluation of staff.
Requirements
Licensure / Certification / Registration
+ Preferred Credential(s): Accountant, attorney, or relevant tax designation.
Education and Experience:
+ Associates degree/Bachelor's degree with 5 years of applicable cumulative job-specificexperience required, with 3 of those years being in leadership/management.
+ Advanced degree may be substituted for some work experience. Preference for Master’s degree, J.D., or relevant professional experience indicating expertise in complex tax matters and the ability to succeed in a leadership role across a variety of tax areas with evolving tax needs.
Additional Preferences
#le@der
Why Join Our Team
Ascension associates are key to our commitment of transforming healthcare and providing care to all, especially those most in need. Join us and help us drive impact through reimagining how we can deliver a people-centered healthcare experience and creating the solutions to do it. Explore career opportunities across our ministry locations and within our corporate headquarters.
Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.
Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Ascension will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights_10_20.pdf) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRightsSp_10_20.pdf) poster.
As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.
Pay Non-Discrimination Notice (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf)
Please note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.
E-Verify Statement
This employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click the E-Verify link below for more information.
E-Verify (https://e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify_Participation_Poster_ES.pdf)
Paid time off (PTO)
Various health insurance options & wellness plans
Retirement benefits including employer match plans
Long-term & short-term disability
Employee assistance programs (EAP)
Parental leave & adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Ways to give back to your community
_*Please note, benefits and benefits eligibility can vary by position, exclusions may apply for some roles (for example: Travel, PRN, Short-Term Option, etc.). Actual compensation offer will vary based upon role, education, experience, location, and qualifications. Connect with your Talent Advisor for additional specifics._
Responsibilities
In collaboration with and support of the VP of Taxation and other stakeholders within Ascension, participates in leading the delivery of tax advisory and planning services across the organization. Has a leadership role in ensuring that System tax reporting complies with applicable federal, state and local tax laws and regulations.
• Collaborates with the VP of Tax to support leaders and other stakeholders and decision-
makers within Ascension concerning tax issues.
• Collaborates with the VP of Tax to manage tax policies and procedures to ensure compliance
with tax laws.
• Researches, studies and interprets tax law. Prepares payments, identifies tax savings, and
analyzes tax issues.
• Oversees maintenance of tax records and preparation of tax returns in compliance with
federal, state, local, and/or foreign tax laws.
• Conducts hiring, training, directing, development and evaluation of staff.
Requirements
Licensure / Certification / Registration
+ Preferred Credential(s): Accountant, attorney, or relevant tax designation.
Education and Experience:
+ Associates degree/Bachelor's degree with 5 years of applicable cumulative job-specificexperience required, with 3 of those years being in leadership/management.
+ Advanced degree may be substituted for some work experience. Preference for Master’s degree, J.D., or relevant professional experience indicating expertise in complex tax matters and the ability to succeed in a leadership role across a variety of tax areas with evolving tax needs.
Additional Preferences
#le@der
Why Join Our Team
Ascension associates are key to our commitment of transforming healthcare and providing care to all, especially those most in need. Join us and help us drive impact through reimagining how we can deliver a people-centered healthcare experience and creating the solutions to do it. Explore career opportunities across our ministry locations and within our corporate headquarters.
Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.
Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Ascension will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights_10_20.pdf) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRightsSp_10_20.pdf) poster.
As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.
Pay Non-Discrimination Notice (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf)
Please note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.
E-Verify Statement
This employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click the E-Verify link below for more information.
E-Verify (https://e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify_Participation_Poster_ES.pdf)
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