Role Description The Senior Director of Tax is responsible for providing strategic leadership related to all tax matters for Sanford’s acute care, long-term care, health plans, and other related businesses. - Oversees all federal and state filings of all tax-exempt and taxable subsidiaries (990s, state charitable organization reporting, etc.) - Manages all other tax-related activities including sales tax, excise tax, real estate tax, provider tax, and others. - Provides strategic direction on minimizing tax liability and maintaining tax-exempt status while ensuring compliance with applicable rules and regulations. - Builds and directs a team focused on standardization, efficiency, accuracy, and compliance. - Collaborates with finance teams, operations, and support service areas to provide enterprise-wide tax support. - Oversees all tax-related financial audits and reporting including quarterly Statutory filings for Sanford Health Plans. - Leads in standardization of tax processes throughout the enterprise and facilitates adoption of new standardized processes. - Champions integration of inefficient processes into the tax department to improve efficiency, save money, and increase compliance. - Assigns and coordinates work to complete large-scale projects or closely related activities. - Manages department operations including human resources, budget and finance, planning, legal and regulatory compliance. - Partners with management and third-party service providers to mitigate risk and identify savings opportunities. - Communicates results of analysis effectively to allow senior leadership to make informed decisions. - Serves as corporate point of contact for tax matters and general tax information. - Develops approaches to detect, resolve, and report issues on tax returns. - Monitors consolidated trends and industry developments, staying current on tax law changes. - Builds a productive and focused team to achieve departmental objectives. - Responsible for hiring, promotions, job changes, employee development, performance reviews, and disciplinary actions. - Interprets complex financial and accounting data with attention to detail. - Promotes a positive working environment within the department and across cross-functional teams. Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or other business-related degree with an accounting minor required; accounting degree preferred. - Master’s degree in Tax is preferred. - At least seven years of tax experience, preferably in a healthcare organization and/or in public accounting. - Certified Public Accountant with an active CPA license is required. Requirements - Strong communication skills with senior leadership and across broad audiences. - Ability to manage change and understand a systems approach to problem-solving and process improvement. - Excellent understanding of accounting principles and standards. - Time management and interpersonal skills are essential. Benefits - Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. - If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-949-5678 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org.