Senior Tax Analyst

Now Hiring: Senior Tax Analyst (Tax Analyst III)

Nova Southeastern University | Davie/Fort Lauderdale, FL

Full-Time | Exempt | Annual Salary (Commensurate with Experience)

Nova Southeastern University (NSU) is seeking an experienced Senior Tax Analyst (Tax Analyst III) to support our Financial Operations team. This role plays a critical part in ensuring institutional tax compliance while advancing strategic tax planning initiatives across the University.

Founded in 1964, NSU is a nationally recognized, not-for-profit university offering competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits (including tuition waiver), and a collaborative, mission-driven environment.

What You’ll Do

• Manage federal and state Foreign Gift & Contract reporting

• Oversee nonresident alien tax withholding and reporting

• Review independent contractor classifications and fringe benefit tax implications

• Conduct technical tax research and prepare tax memorandums

• Monitor tax law changes and assess institutional impact

• Advise on tax considerations for grants, contracts, and new programs

• Develop tax compliance procedures and internal controls

• Partner with HR, Payroll, Procurement, and other departments on tax matters

• Assist with federal, state, and local tax filings (including income and sales/use tax)

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• 5+ years of tax accounting experience (higher education or nonprofit preferred)
• Strong knowledge of federal/state tax regulations, fringe benefits, worker classification, and nonresident alien taxation
• Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in Excel and Word

Preferred Experience

• Master’s in Tax, JD, or LLM

• CPA preferred

• Experience with IRS Form 990

• Familiarity with higher education tax issues

Apply today and help advance NSU’s mission through thoughtful, strategic tax leadership: Senior Tax Analyst - - Fort Lauderdale-Davie, Florida, United States