About the Department

The Accounting and Tax Compliance Manager provides advanced professional accounting, tax compliance, and financial reporting support for the University. This position is responsible for key tax filings, external reporting, fixed asset and debt accounting, year-end close support, and other complex accounting functions. The role requires strong technical accounting knowledge, sound judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple reporting deadlines in a higher education or nonprofit environment.

The Accounting and Tax Compliance Manager also supports the Controller and Assistant Controller with audit preparation, interim and annual financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and process improvement initiatives. This position supervises the Budget Analyst and works collaboratively with departments across the University to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant financial information.

Position Duties

Tax Compliance, Regulatory Reporting, and External Reporting

Coordinate and support preparation of the University’s annual Form 990 and related tax schedules.
Oversee annual foreign person U.S. tax reporting, including Forms 1042, 1042-T, and 1042-S.
Monitor and support compliance with foreign tax matters and related reporting requirements.
Prepare, review, and file monthly sales tax reporting.
Assist with NCAA audit preparation and EADA annual survey reporting.
Support Standard & Poor’s rating review and other external financial information requests.

Maintain documentation and schedules to support tax, audit, regulatory, and external reporting requirements.

40%

Accounting, Financial Reporting, and Year-End Close

Assist the Controller and Assistant Controller with interim and annual financial statements.
Support annual audit preparation, including preparation of schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
Oversee fixed asset accounting, including capitalization, depreciation, disposals, and related reporting.
Maintain debt accounting schedules and support related financial statement disclosures.
Assist with year-end closing activities and ensure assigned areas are completed accurately and timely.
Research and resolve complex accounting issues using generally accepted accounting principles and institutional policies.

Recommend improvements to accounting processes, reporting practices, and i

35%

Supervision and Department Support

Supervise the Budget Analyst, including assigning work, reviewing performance, providing guidance, and supporting professional development.
Serve as a resource to Business Office staff and campus departments on assigned accounting and compliance matters.
Promote consistent, accurate, and timely financial processes across the University.

Support cross-training and continuity of key Business Office functions.

15%

Policy, Compliance, and Other Responsibilities

Adhere to the governing documents, policies, and procedures established by St. Bonaventure University.
Maintain confidentiality and integrity of financial and institutional data.
Engage in meaningful and intentional professional development related to accounting, tax compliance, nonprofit reporting, and higher education finance.

Perform other duties as assigned.

10%

Supplemental Functions:

Engage in meaningful and intentional professional development appropriate for areas of responsibility.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
At least five years of progressively responsible accounting experience.
Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles.
Experience with federal and state reporting and compliance requirements.
Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound professional judgment.

Preferred Qualifications

Certified Public Accountant license or CPA candidate strongly preferred.
Experience in higher education, nonprofit accounting, public accounting, or a complex fund-accounting environment.
Experience with Form 990, sales tax, 1042/1042-S reporting, fixed assets, debt accounting, audit schedules, or external financial reporting.
Experience supervising staff.
Familiarity with ERP systems used in higher education or nonprofit finance.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship.

Years of Experience:

At least five years’ experience in accounting, preferably non-profit. Knowledgeable of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and federal and state reporting and compliance.

Certification and/or Licensure:

Certified Public Accountant license or CPA candidate strongly preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Strong technical accounting, analytical, and reconciliation skills.
Ability to interpret financial information, identify issues, and recommend practical solutions.
Excellent attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
Ability to organize work, manage competing deadlines, and shift quickly among multiple priorities.
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Ability to evaluate and process forms, verify data for accuracy and completeness, and ensure compliance with established procedures.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, campus departments, auditors, external partners, and University leadership.
Professionalism, discretion, and commitment to confidentiality.
Willingness to accept supervision, assignments, change, and feedback.

Working Conditions / Physical requirements:

Standard office environment. Regular use of a computer and exposure to video display screens. The position requires the ability to sit for extended periods, communicate effectively, and use standard office equipment. Occasional extended hours may be required during audit, tax, budget, or year-end close periods.

Full-time employees at SBU enjoy unparalleled Benefits

Abundance of Time off

Tuition Remission

100% undergraduate tuition remission for employee, spouse, and dependents
80% graduate tuition remission for employee (online and ground programs)
50% for spouse (ground programs only)

Full Benefit package

403b Retirement Plan + 10% Employer contribution after 2 years
Health Insurance with $250 Wellness card
Dental Insurance
Employer Paid Life insurance
Short-term Disability
Employer Paid Long-term Disability
Employee Assistance Program

Other Perks

Free access to campus fitness center
2 free Division 1 Men’s Basketball Season tickets
Golf course membership discount
Other National and Local discounts available

St. Bonaventure University is located in the scenic Enchanted Mountain region of Western New York, approximately 75 miles south of Buffalo, New York, with easy access to major metropolitan areas. A close-knit and caring community guided by its values of compassion, wisdom and integrity, St. Bonaventure is dedicated to academic excellence as informed by its Franciscan and liberal arts traditions. The university is committed to developing an inclusive community and preparing leaders dedicated to ethical conduct and compassionate service.

The university currently enrolls approximately 2,000 undergraduate students and more than 1,000 graduate students in its schools of Arts and Sciences, Business, Education, Communication, and Health Professions. U.S. News & World Report ranks SBU in the top 15% of regional universities in the North, for both value and overall. St. Bonaventure is a member of the Atlantic 10 Conference (NCAA Division I), with athletes participating in 20 sports.

Benefits

: St. Bonaventure University is committed to providing a comprehensive benefits program designed to attract and retain high-quality Faculty and Staff. To view an overview of the benefits offered at SBU for full time employees, click the link below:

Benefits Overview for Full-Time Employees

Agency Information

Employer: St. Bonaventure University (NY)
Address: 3261 West State Road

St. Bonaventure, New York, 14778
Website: http://www.sbu.edu