What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director, Tax position at Ardent Corporate?
Ardent Health Services (AHS) is a national health care services company headquartered in Nashville, TN. Through its subsidiaries, Ardent owns and operates nearly 200 sites of care. Our subsidiaries own and operate hospitals and multispecialty physician practices in six states. Ardent includes 30 hospitals, 4,423 patient beds, 23,000 employees, and 1,700 employed physicians. Within the industry, we are noted for recognizing that every hospital is as unique as the community it serves. This in-depth understanding of how health care works at the local level is one of our great strengths.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Director, Tax will be focused on Tax Accounting & Compliance and will oversee the ASC 740 (Income Taxes) reporting process.
Responsibilities
- Oversee and assist the preparation and filing of federal and state income tax returns.
- Ensure timely and accurate compliance with all tax regulations and reporting requirements.
- Review fixed asset reconciliations and tax depreciation records.
- Assist in the ASC 740 provision processes, including the calculation of deferred tax assets and liabilities.
- Coordinate with external auditors for tax-related audits and provide necessary documentation
- Mentor a team of tax professionals, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development.
- Conduct tax research and analysis to support compliance and planning initiatives.
- Work closely with finance, accounting, and legal teams to ensure alignment on tax-related matters.
- Act as a point of contact for tax issues with internal and external stakeholders.
- Special projects as assigned by the Vice President, Tax which may include acquisition and divestitures, analysis for accounting method changes and supporting tax planning and strategies through research or data analysis.
Qualifications
Education & Experience:
- Advanced or Master's Degree from an accredited institution, preferred.
- Licensed CPA (may be inactive).
- 10 years of work experience in the tax field (public accounting experience preferred).
- Experience with ONESOURCE Tax Compliance Software and ONESOURCE Tax Provision is crucial.
- SAGE Fixed Asset Software experience. preferred.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Familiarity with commonly used tax concepts in corporate and partnership taxation.
- Familiarity or experience with healthcare industry taxation is a plus.
- Familiarity with ASC 740, Accounting for Income Taxes.
Understanding of corporate and partnership taxation and commensurate research skills.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
