Tax Director – Nonprofit

Job Description:

• Lead compliance for complex exempt‑organization filings, including Forms 990/990‑PF/990‑T, related schedules (e.g., A, K, R), state filings, and multi‑jurisdictional requirements; oversee quality reviews and risk management.
• Advise on UBIT/UBTI analyses, structuring of program‑related investments (PRIs), joint ventures, partnerships/LLCs, and alternative investments; design policies to mitigate tax risk.
• Guide exemption matters (e.g., Forms 1023/1024, reorganizations, public‑support tests, private‑foundation excise tax, Chapter 42 concerns) and handle IRS/state controversy support.
• Partner with audit/advisory teams on tax topics connected to financing, bond compliance, endowments, contributed‑revenue models, and grant/award implications.
• Drive client experience and growth: scope and price engagements, lead proposals and thought leadership, cultivate C‑suite/board relationships, and develop industry eminence.
• Lead and coach managers/seniors/associates; set clear expectations, deliver timely feedback, build training content, and champion inclusion and belonging across the team.
• Contribute to practice leadership: refine methodologies, strengthen workflows, and advance data/automation in the NFP tax practice.
• Champion sustainable workplace practices by supporting remote-first operations, promoting paperless workflows through digital collaboration tools, participating in recycling initiatives to minimize paper use, and consistently demonstrate alignment with BPM’s values.

Requirements:

• Credentials: CPA or EA (required). MS‑Tax or JD/LLM preferred.
• Experience: 10+ years in exempt‑organization tax with progressive leadership; deep hands‑on expertise with 990/990‑PF/990‑T, UBIT, public‑support tests, private‑foundation rules, and multi‑state filings; controversy experience a plus.
• Technical Excellence: authoritative knowledge of IRC sections applicable to exempt orgs, partnership taxation as it relates to NFP investments, and state/local requirements; strong research, writing, and review skills.
• Leadership & Business Development: visible leadership in practice initiatives; ability to take on larger/more complex clients, run engagements end‑to‑end, meet economic goals, and coach/develop staff; active community involvement aligned with our values.
• Client Influence: executive presence with boards, finance committees, and senior management; clear communication of complex tax concepts to non‑tax audiences.
• Tools: proficiency with leading tax software/workflow platforms; comfort with data/automation to enhance efficiency and insights

Benefits:

• 14 firm holidays (including 2 floating)
• Flex PTO
• paid family leave
• winter break
• summer hours
• remote work options
• personalized benefits, including 401(k) employer match
• multiple medical, dental, vision offerings with up to 90% employer‑paid premiums
• pet insurance
• interactive wellness platform
• progressive mental‑health resources
• Colleague Resource Groups (CRGs)
• performance‑based bonuses
• tuition reimbursement
• dedicated coaching
• rich learning through BPM University

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