Tax & Regulatory Assistant Manager

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is an independent, nonprofit organization providing adult cancer treatment and groundbreaking research focused on cancer and infectious diseases. Based in Seattle, Fred Hutch is the only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center in Washington.

With a track record of global leadership in bone marrow transplantation, HIV/AIDS prevention, immunotherapy and COVID-19 vaccines, Fred Hutch has earned a reputation as one of the world’s leading cancer, infectious disease and biomedical research centers. Fred Hutch operates eight clinical care sites that provide medical oncology, infusion, radiation, proton therapy and related services, and network affiliations with hospitals in five states. Together, our fully integrated research and clinical care teams seek to discover new cures to the world’s deadliest diseases and make life beyond cancer a reality.

At Fred Hutch we value collaboration, compassion, determination, excellence, innovation, integrity and respect. These values are grounded in and expressed through the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion. Our mission is directly tied to the humanity, dignity and inherent value of each employee, patient, community member and supporter. Our commitment to learning across our differences and similarities make us stronger. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems. Fred Hutch is in pursuit of becoming an anti-racist organization. We are committed to ensuring that all candidates hired share our commitment to diversity, anti-racism and inclusion.

 

The Tax & Regulatory Assistant Manager position leads an accounting sub-team responsible for over 100 entity-level tax filings ranging from routing local filings to IRS Form 990.  Will work with a range of leaders to analyze, develop, and implement efficient tax policies that support Fred Hutch’s tax reporting obligations. 

 

At Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, all employees are expected to demonstrate a commitment to our values of collaboration, compassion, determination, excellence, innovation, integrity, and respect.

• Act as primary contact for tax authorities, responding to information requests and coordinate team response to audits.
• Communicate, educate and present tax topics to internal audiences including senior management and board of trustees, as appropriate
• Drive entity-level tax strategy leveraging data, external advisors and direct research
• Access, analyze and influence financial and operational data to the benefit of efficient tax operations
• Model potential tax law changes and advise senior leadership on impact and implementation
• Operationalize preparation, execution and filing of 50+ tax returns and regulatory filings including or pertaining to IRS Form 990/990-T, Federal excise taxes, B&O tax, state employer registrations, charitable solicitations, property tax exemptions, insurance reporting and more
• Work closely with the community benefit manager to establish policies and practices for the community benefit assessment and report.
• Ensure compliance with Section 501(r) and perform regular self-audits
• Act as primary contact for tax authorities, responding to information requests and coordinate team response to audits
• Sponsor initiatives that improve tax operations, data, and efficiency.
• Manage internal meetings by creating agendas with clear objectives/roles/time allocations, facilitating the call/meeting, taking notes of decisions, and action items.
• Support month-end close and audit process pertaining to tax and regulatory topics.
• Hire, manage and develop talented professionals.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 5 years direct experience with tax and regulatory topics.
• Demonstrated ability to execute and successfully achieve objectives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment 
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Teams and Outlook 
• Excellent organizational, presentation, communication, meeting facilitation, analytical, judgment and supervisory skills; capability to work effectively with team, partners and senior management

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Knowledge of state and local tax environment.
• Experience within finance healthcare, research, or non-profit organizations.
• Licensed CPA, MS tax, JD/LLM or EA.

A statement describing your commitment and contributions toward greater diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism in your career or that will be made through your work at Fred Hutch is requested of all finalists.

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The annual base salary range for this position is from $93,101 to $139,630, and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.  

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center offers employees a comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance health, well-being, and financial security. Benefits include medical/vision, dental, flexible spending accounts, life, disability, retirement, family life support, employee assistance program, onsite health clinic, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation (12-22 days per year), paid sick leave (12-25 days per year), paid holidays (13 days per year), paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks), and partially paid sabbatical leave (up to 6 months). 

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) Employer. We are committed to cultivating a workplace in which diverse perspectives and experiences are welcomed and respected. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, disability (physical or mental), marital or veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, political ideology, or membership in any other legally protected class. We are an Affirmative Action employer. We encourage individuals with diverse backgrounds to apply and desire priority referrals of protected veterans. If due to a disability you need assistance/and or a reasonable accommodation during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to Human Resources at hrops@fredhutch.org or by calling 206-667-4700.