• Build and lead a high-performing team of tax professionals • Set and enforce a high quality bar across all tax operations • Own the partner experience for tax operations • Drive process improvements to increase accuracy, efficiency, and scalability • Partner cross-functionally with Engineering, Product, and Revenue teams • Own accountability for end-to-end tax operations across jurisdictions • Act as the primary escalation point for complex or high-risk tax issues • Balance strategic leadership with hands-on execution

Resolve to Save Lives (RTSL) is a global health organization that partners locally and globally to create and scale solutions to the world’s deadliest health threats. Millions of people die from preventable health threats. We collaborate to close the gap between proven, life-saving solutions and the people who need them. Since 2017, we’ve worked with governments and other partners in more than 60 countries to save millions of lives. We work toward a future where people live longer, healthier lives, communities flourish, and economies thrive. This is an ambitious vision, and it inspires us and our partners to make progress every day. Position Purpose: Resolve to Save Lives (RTSL) seeks a Senior Advisor, Health Tax Policy and Implementation to provide strategic, technical, and operational leadership for our global health taxes portfolio, with a focus on taxes on tobacco, alcohol, and unhealthy food. The selected individual will shape and oversee RTSL’s work on health taxes across current geographies and explore support for additional countries. In the first year, the Senior Advisor will prioritize strengthening implementation in Zambia, elevating lessons learned on tax administration, and supporting targeted fundraising and positioning efforts. Success will be measured by the implementation of stronger health tax policies that raise revenue, reduce consumption of harmful products, and withstand industry pressure. This position will serve as the organization’s primary technical authority on health taxation, and should have significant experience in tax policy, administration, and enforcement in low- or middle-income country contexts. The role combines deep technical expertise, strategy, external engagement, team management, and cross-team collaboration. This is a senior, organization-wide role that will drive technical direction and country strategy for health taxes. It is ideal for a seasoned candidate with strong experience in tax policy and administration, global health or development policy, and working in politically complex environments, including engagement with and opposition from industry actors. Length of Employment This is a 12-month fixed-term employment position with potential for renewal subject to funding and mutual interest. Core Duties and Responsibilities: Technical Leadership & Oversight - Provide overall technical direction and quality assurance for RTSL’s health tax work, including oversight of ongoing country engagements (currently Zambia). - Within the agreed organizational strategy and under the CEO's guidance, ensure technical quality and provide strategic direction for health tax work, ensuring rigor and feasibility. - Advise on the practical implementation of evidence-based health tax policies, including excise tax structures, rate setting, indexation, and product definitions. - Lead RTSL’s work on tax administration and enforcement, including: - Strengthening regulatory and revenue authority capacity, including for the regulation of alcohol - Tax stamp and track-and-trace systems - Closing legal and administrative loopholes - Improving compliance, monitoring, and enforcement mechanisms - Review and provide technical input on draft laws, regulations, and administrative, enforcement, and monitoring instruments related to health taxes, in collaboration with legal and government counterparts. - Ensure alignment of RTSL’s health tax work with global best practices and emerging evidence. Evidence Generation & Communication - Oversee and participate in economic modeling and analytical work to inform rate setting, policy sequencing, and political decision-making. These may include analyses that demonstrate: - Return on investment (ROI) of health taxes - Health and economic benefits of best-practice tax policies - Health system and population health impacts of earmarking revenues for primary health care, disease prevention, and treatment programs - Work closely with economists, analysts, and external partners to define analytical questions, ensure methodological rigor, and review outputs for technical accuracy. - Synthesize analytical findings into clear, compelling messages and materials for policymakers, donors, media, and other external audiences. Fundraising, Positioning & External Engagement - Contribute to RTSL’s fundraising efforts related to health taxes, including: - Helping to identify potential funding sources - Providing technical input to concept notes, proposals, and donor discussions - Supporting donor reporting and learning agendas - Represent RTSL externally on health taxes with governments, donors, multilateral organizations, civil society, and technical partners. - Develop and maintain strong relationships with key global and country-level stakeholders. - Support RTSL’s positioning and thought leadership on health taxes. Country Expansion & Program Development - Lead or support country scoping, political economy analysis, and engagement strategies. - Oversee the design and launch of new country engagements, as funding allows. Team Leadership & Management - Provide technical supervision and day-to-day guidance to consultants, with potential to supervise additional staff as the portfolio grows and funding allows. - Set priorities, review deliverables for quality and accuracy, and ensure alignment with RTSL’s strategic objectives. - Foster collaboration with RTSL colleagues across policy, public health, legal, program, and country teams. - Ensure lessons learned and best practices are systematically captured and translated into reusable tools, guidance, and internal knowledge products. Qualifications Experience - At least 10+ years of relevant professional experience, with demonstrated progression and technical expertise in tax policy, public finance, health policy, or a related field. - Substantial experience with tax design and implementation, including a strong focus on tax administration and enforcement. - Demonstrated experience overseeing or reviewing economic analysis or modeling related to taxation, public finance, or health policy, including the ability to assess quality, interpret findings, and translate results for non-technical audiences. - Proven experience working on or closely with one or more of the following health taxes is strongly preferred: tobacco, alcohol, sugar-sweetened beverages, unhealthy or ultra-processed foods - Experience working in low- and middle-income countries, including direct engagement with government counterparts. - Experience and savvy in navigating politically sensitive environments, including working against or countering industry influence. - Experience managing consultants or staff and coordinating multi-disciplinary work. Skills & Competencies - Deep understanding of excise tax policy design and administration. - Strong knowledge of regulatory and legal frameworks related to taxation. - Familiarity with tools and approaches such as digital tax stamps, track-and-trace systems, licensing regimes, and anti-evasion measures. - Ability to integrate legal, economic, and political economy considerations into practical implementation strategies. - Strategic leadership: Ability to set direction and to drive a growing technical portfolio. - Technical credibility: Recognized expertise in taxation and implementation issues. - Policy translation: Ability to communicate complex technical issues clearly to diverse audiences. - Stakeholder engagement: Strong relationship-building skills with governments, donors, and partners. - Political acuity: Comfort with and skilled at operating in contested policy spaces with active industry opposition. Education - Advanced degree in law, public policy, economics, public finance, or a related field strongly preferred. Preferred Attributes - Prior experience working on health taxes within a global health or development organization. - Experience contributing to fundraising or donor engagement. - Comfort working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment with evolving priorities. - Commitment to public interest policy-making and independence from commercial influence - Familiarity with RTSL’s broader mission and policy priorities. Compensation and Benefits: Resolve to Save Lives prides itself on cultivating a supportive, connected remote team doing work that matters. We do everything possible to ensure our employees are connected and set up for success. The salary range for applicants based in the US is $125,000 to $140,000 annually. The exact offer will be determined by various factors, such as the candidate’s skills and experience relative to the requirements of the role. For applicants based outside the US, salaries are set according to national labor rates for the international NGO sector. In addition to a competitive salary, Resolve to Save Lives provides a generous package of benefits, including: - Health insurance for you and your dependents - Contributions toward retirement - Paid annual leave and sick leave, in addition to public holidays - Two paid, week-long organization-wide breaks at mid-year and end-of-year - Professional development and home office setup benefits - Up-to-date computer equipment RTSL believes its programs are strengthened when they are developed and supported by individuals with diverse life experiences whose understanding of social and cultural issues can help make our work and workforce more inclusive. We encourage applications from and provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, ancestry, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, organ donor status, or status as a veteran. Resolve to Save Lives complies with all applicable US EEO laws.

Job Description We are looking for a Tax Manager for our Chicago office, to lead and manage a book of clients including a combination of individuals, entities, trust, estate, and gift tax returns while delivering quality tax services that will afford you the opportunity to both develop professionally and increase the firm’s reputation. Responsibilities - Prepares and reviews a variety of tax returns, including individual, partnerships, S corporation, C corporations, trust, gift, estate and/or not-for-profit tax returns - Research tax issues and legislation and exercise professional judgment with respect to issue identification to develop solutions to tax issues in returns - Identify and communicate tax and accounting issues to staff, as well as managers and partners - Develop and maintain an excellent working relationship with all levels of client staff to add value internally and strengthen client relationships - Assist with business development and firm marketing initiatives - Mentor, develop and retain staff through active participation in the firm mentoring program - Additional responsibilities not listed above may be expected as needed Requirements - Bachelor’s degree in accounting - Minimum of 5 or more of recent, relevant experience specializing in High Net-Worth Individuals as well as Estate & Gift, Trust, or Flow Through Entity Taxation - CPA - Knowledge of CCH tax software and MS Office - Ability to provide exceptional client service as well as develop trusted client relationships - Strong leadership and personnel management skills Preferred Requirements - Big 4 or Regional Firm experience preferred About Us Topel Forman is a leading certified public accounting firm in the Midwest and the Denver region providing a wide range of attest, accounting, tax, advisory, and consulting services to individuals, professionals, closely-held and family-owned businesses and corporations. At Topel Forman, you’ll find the high level of talent and expertise you’d expect from a larger firm, but with the accessibility and collaboration that are usually only available at a smaller organization. You can expect to work directly with clients, senior-level management, and partners with knowledge of various disciplines. A proactive, hands-on approach to our clients allows you to grow in your expertise and advance in your career. For more information on Topel Forman, please visit our website at www.topelforman.com. Benefits - Competitive salary with the range of $130,000 to $170,000, with annual merit increases - Annual discretionary bonus eligibility - 35-hour workweek during non-busy season - To learn more about our firm and benefit offerings, please visit our careers page Remote Work Internet Policy Internet requirements for working remotely: We require an internet plan with the following minimum upload and download speeds for best connection: 100+ Mbps download and 20+ Mbps upload. Home Wi-Fi should be password protected.

Title: Tax Director, Trusts & Estates Location: Remote SPS Consulting is seeking an experienced Tax Director, Trusts & Estates, to join our collaborative, people-first client. In this leadership role, you’ll partner with high-net-worth clients to provide thoughtful and comprehensive estate planning, trust taxation, and fiduciary compliance services. You’ll be part of a firm that values initiative, teamwork, and professional growth—where your expertise makes a real difference in the lives of our clients and their families. What You’ll Do - Lead and review high-level individual, fiduciary, estate, and gift tax returns - Lead and review exempt organization filings for family foundations and related charities, including Forms 990, 990-PF, and 990-T, and oversee compliance calendars and state charitable registrations - Ensure compliance with multi-state probate, inheritance, estate, and individual income tax statutes and regulations, coordinating filings and requirements across jurisdictions - Oversee preparation of estate, trust, and guardianship fiduciary accountings to ensure transparency and accountability in estate and asset management - Research federal and state tax laws by situs, prepare technical tax memorandums, and develop innovative tax strategies tailored to the unique needs of clients - Provide ongoing consulting and scenario modeling, including multi-year income, estate, gift, generation-skipping transfer, and fiduciary tax projections, estimated tax planning, and distribution strategies for individuals, trusts, estates, and private foundations. - Review and analyze estate planning-related legal documents, ensuring that all strategies align with the clients’ goals and legal requirements - Manage multiple client engagements (and all aspects of client accounts), fostering trusted, long-term relationships - Mentor and coach team members, providing timely, constructive feedback and leadership - Participate in business development through networking, speaking engagements, and publishing thought leadership articles Education Requirements - Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics or equivalent experience - Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Enrolled Agent (EA) preferred - JD or LLM credentials will be considered and are welcomed Qualifications - At least 8-10 years of recent estate, gift, and trust tax experience with a law firm, an accounting firm, IRS/Treasury, and/or bank or corporation - 990 experience preferred - Maintains in-depth knowledge of federal and state estate, gift, and trust tax regulations and statutes, including how situs impacts planning, compliance, and administration across jurisdictions - Ability to navigate complex estate planning scenarios - Knowledge of accounting and tax software - Highly motivated with the desire to grow and develop this practice area - Passion for helping clients with estate planning, compliance, and wealth transfer needs - Interest in building collaborative relationships, striving to find the best possible solutions - Ability to travel, as needed for client engagements (mostly local) - Willingness to participate in business development activities (guidance and training will be provided) - Legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship Why work here? - Careers aren’t one-size-fits-all. We’ll partner with you to shape a path that fits your strengths and interests. When you’re engaged, you do your best work—and what’s best for you is best for us. - The firm has been growing every year since our founding, offering stability and ongoing (personalized) growth opportunities for our team members. - Initiative is rewarded! If you have a new project idea that you believe would benefit the firm, we want to hear it. - We take our bonding opportunities very seriously – from happy hours to firm-sponsored vacations to enviable locations, like beachfront Jamaican resorts and all-inclusive Cancun properties. It’s these deep connections among our team members that create unparalleled bonds and team spirit, both in the office, and outside of it, ensuring we can collaborate effectively to create amazing results for our clients. - Our firm is team-first, which means that you can rely on your teammates (at all levels) for support in solving problems, learning new skills, and meeting deadlines. You don’t need to worry about outperforming the person across the hall. When you win, we all win. - We love to learn and to share that knowledge – with each other and our clients. Asking and answering questions is encouraged. - We know the importance of investing in our people – our firm supports your professional development through in-house leadership training, professional conferences, and firm reimbursements for professional organizational dues. - We want excellence – and we’ll help each other achieve it. We don’t just churn out work; we make sure the work we complete is done correctly, following a best practice approach.