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INTRODUCTION

The Tax Office is seeking a motivated individual to fill the role of the International Tax Analyst. This individual will report to the International Tax Director and support the global business activities of the university and its operating entities by providing the Tax Office with timely, thoughtful, and detailed analysis of the university’s international operations.

The Johns Hopkins University Tax Office reports through the Controller to the university’s senior leadership. The Tax Office is responsible for all the institution's domestic and international tax matters and is an integral member of this high-performing, client-focused team.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• The International Tax Analyst brings knowledge of financial and accounting principles and some familiarity with international tax rules and regulations; familiarity with international tax rules and regulations related to tax-exempt organizations is a plus.
• The Analyst brings an ability to gather and analyze qualitative and quantitative data from various sources to inform management on the university’s international presence.
• The Analyst demonstrates excellent research skills, a willingness to learn, and high levels of competency with written and oral communication.
• This individual is detail-oriented and has excellent organization skills.

Primary Responsibilities

• Gathering and analyzing qualitative and quantitative information from JHU’s systems to determine the extent of university operations in various jurisdictions.
• Coordinating with departments receiving international payments to file for exemption or reduced tax rates under double tax avoidance treaties.
• Tracking and reviewing requests for international independent contractor determinations.
• Supporting the International Tax Director in ensuring timely and accurate completion of international tax filings (e.g., Form 8975, transfer pricing reports and related filings, local country corporate returns, periodic VAT and GST filings, international payroll filings, etc.) for the university and its international operating entities.
• Collaborating with international experts serving in other university departments (e.g., Human Resources and Office of General Counsel) to provide international compliance support to university divisions.
• Tracking international tax developments for BEPS updates, treaty changes, updates to OECD and local country permanent establishment guidance, and indirect and digital taxes impacting higher education.
• Analyzing tax implications of new international partnerships and research collaborations.
• Other duties as assigned by the International Tax Director.

Special Knowledge, Skills, or Abilities / Competencies

• Ability to perform tasks independently.
• Ability to exercise the utmost confidentiality in every aspect.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to translate complex tax concepts for non-tax stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented and organized with excellent time-management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications, including but not limited to Word and PowerPoint.
• Experience with SAP, Workday, or similar ERP systems preferred.
• Familiarity with BNA or similar research platforms a plus.
• Proactively identifies emerging tax issues and recommends process improvements.
• Strong research skills, ability to analyze and interpret complex regulatory language in a broad range of foreign jurisdictions and apply rules to university facts and circumstances.
• Cultural sensitivity when working with global colleagues and tax authorities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business, finance or related field.
• Two years of related experience.
• Additional education may substitute for required experience, and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, data analysis).
• Graduate degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, Tax, or related field; or CPA certification.
• Prior experience with nonprofit/university tax issues.
• Familiarity with JHU.
• Proficiency in a foreign language.

LOCATION

Location: Hybrid/District of Columbia

COMPENSATION

• Starting Salary Range: $53,800 - $94,400 Annually (Commensurate w/exp.)

Total Rewards

The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins University’s salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education/training and other qualifications. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE EQUIVALENCY

Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines: JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.

APPLICANTS COMPLETING STUDIES

Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.

BACKGROUND CHECKS

The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

EEO is the Law

https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf

ACCOMMODATION INFORMATION

If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the Talent Acquisition Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711. For more information about workplace accommodations or accessibility at Johns Hopkins University, please visit: https://accessibility.jhu.edu/.

VACCINE REQUIREMENTS

Johns Hopkins University requires all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine. Exceptions to the flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry.

The following additional provisions may apply, depending upon campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly. The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.