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About the Role

The VP, Tax Management & Compliance assists with all tax functions of The Church Pension Fund and its affiliates, including tax planning, research, and compliance. This role also addresses non-tax compliance matters and serves as backup for the VP and SVP Tax Management & Compliance.

Responsibilities

• Operate as a technical resource to various business/corporate units within CPG to resolve tax issues, maintain tax compliance, minimize tax liabilities, and make recommendations.
• Advise as a subject matter expert on federal and state employment tax matters for CPG’s employees, including hybrid/remote employee taxation, state unemployment insurance, FICA, imputed income reporting, and Hong Kong tax compliance.
• Advise as a subject matter expert on tax reporting and income tax withholding for U.S. and Non-U.S. Persons related to retirement benefits, annuities, life insurance, disability benefits, and other benefit plans.
• Collaborate with business and corporate units on the administration of benefit programs, including annual review of Puerto Rico tax forms and clergy housing allowance elections.
• Collaborate with compliance, communications, legal, and business units to update the Episcopal Employer Tax Reporting Guide and Episcopal Clergy Tax Guide, and income tax withholding forms.
• Collaborate with business and corporate units to ensure gathering of appropriate tax documents from nonresident aliens for tax reporting and withholding.
• Responsible for the annual calculation of federal excise tax under Internal Revenue Code Section 4960 and timely filing of Form 4720.
• Responsible for the tax reporting process of informational tax forms, ensuring accurate and timely filing and deposits of withheld taxes.
• Responsible for managing the completion of the annual Form 720, Quarterly Federal Excise Tax Return, for the VEBA and executing the payment for the PCORI fee.
• Responsible for annually renewing New York City real property tax exemption for CPG properties.
• Daily monitoring of federal, state, and international tax updates, including prospective tax legislation.
• Advise business and corporate units on changes to federal and state tax laws and regulations, and recommend modifications to procedures or operations.
• Responsible for resolving compliance inquiries and examinations from tax authorities, including working with external advisors.
• Responsible for developing, maintaining, and updating policies & procedures for all CPG tax functions.
• Develop and review annual enterprise tax risk assessments, identify compliance gaps, and collaborate to mitigate risk.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing tax team while fostering collaboration and managing relationships with external tax preparers and consultants.
• Manage business relationships with external tax advisors and consultants, and communicate effectively with CPG employees and external parties.
• Analyze, interpret, and apply critical thinking to assess risk and make sound business decisions.
• Assist the SVP of Tax Management & Compliance with enterprise projects or initiatives.
• Perform essential functions requiring regular in-person, on-site interaction for relationship building and collaboration.

Requirements

• Significant involvement with large tax compliance engagements for complex organizations at a major public accounting firm.
• Experience with tax issues relating to employee benefit plans.
• Experience with international individual and corporate taxation.
• Experience with tax issues affecting non-profit organizations.
• Experience with compliance issues relating to payroll and unclaimed property.
• Experience performing as a subject matter expert for multiple corporate departments and managing relationships with external tax advisors.
• Ability to self-manage.
• Superior organizational skills.
• Experienced in both tax preparation and tax review.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills.
• Strong critical/analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Strong people management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, SharePoint) applications.

Skills

• Tax Planning
• Tax Research
• Tax Compliance
• Employment Tax
• International Taxation
• Benefit Plan Taxation
• Non-profit Taxation
• Payroll Compliance
• Unclaimed Property Compliance
• Policy Development
• Risk Assessment
• Team Leadership
• Relationship Management
• Critical Thinking
• Problem-Solving
• Microsoft Office Suite

Location

• Midtown Manhattan

Work Type

• Hybrid

Experience Level

• 15+ years of tax experience
• Managerial or Team Lead experience

Education Level

• BA/BS in Accounting or related field
• CPA required

Salary/Compensations

• $220,000 - $255,000

Benefits

• Medical (including Vision)
• Dental
• Employer funded defined benefit pension plan
• Employee Life Insurance
• Spouse and Dependent Life Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Short-Term Disability (STD) coverage
• Long-Term Disability (LTD) coverage
• Business Travel Accident Insurance
• Worker’s Compensation
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retiree health insurance
• Retiree life insurance
• 401(k) with matching contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Commuter Benefits
• New York’s 529 College Savings Program
• Educational Assistance Program
• Parental Leave
• Vacation
• Sick Time
• Personal Time
• Holidays
• Discretionary annual incentive program

About the Company

• Church Pension Group (CPG) is a financial services organization that serves the Episcopal Church.
• CPG was founded in 1917 to provide pension benefits to eligible clergy of the Episcopal Church.
• CPG's mission has expanded to include life and disability insurance, health benefits, property & casualty insurance, and publishing.

Equal Opportunity

• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
• CPG does not sponsor visas.
• CPG is an equal opportunity employer.
• We are committed to fair hiring practices and do not discriminate against job applicants or employees based on any protected characteristics.
• We also celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.