Associate Vice President, Tax

GENERAL SUMMARY: The Associate Vice President of Tax for a Henry Ford Health holds a crucial position, tasked with overseeing and managing all tax-related functions within the organization. This role is pivotal in ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations while optimizing the health system's tax position. The Associate Vice President of Tax must possess in-depth knowledge of tax laws and regulations, alongside strong leadership and strategic planning skills. PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Tax Compliance and Reporting + Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local tax laws and regulations. + Oversee the preparation and timely filing of all tax returns, including income, sales, property, and payroll taxes. + Coordinate and manage tax audits and inquiries from tax authorities. + Maintain accurate and up-to-date tax records and documentation. Tax Strategy and Planning + Develop and implement tax strategies to optimize the health system's tax position and minimize tax liabilities. + Advise senior management on tax implications of business decisions and transactions. + Identify opportunities for tax savings and efficiencies, including tax credits and incentives. + Stay abreast of changes in tax laws and regulations and assess their impact on the organization. Leadership and Management + Lead and mentor the tax department team, fostering a culture of continuous learning and development. + Collaborate with other departments, including finance, legal, and operations, to ensure cohesive and effective tax management. + Provide training and support to staff on tax-related matters. + Develop and manage the tax department's budget. EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: + Minimum of ten (10) years of experience in tax management. + Five (5) years of experience in a leadership role. + Prior experience in the healthcare industry is highly desirable. + Ability to manage, simultaneous assignments with potentially conflicting priorities and deadlines. + Ability to be flexible and adaptable while still meeting goals and due dates. + In-depth knowledge of federal, state, and local tax laws and regulations. + Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. + Excellent leadership and team management abilities. + Effective communication and interpersonal skills. + Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines. + Proficiency in tax software and financial systems EDUCATION REQUIRED: + Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field; master's degree or CPA preferred. Additional Information + Organization: Corporate Services + Department: Tax Services + Shift: Day Job + Union Code: Not Applicable Additional Details This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above. Overview Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services u2013 from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Fordu2019s care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nationu2019s most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus. Learn more at /careers . Benefits The health and overall well-being of our team members is our priority. Thatu2019s why we offer support in the various components of our teamu2019s well-being: physical, emotional, social, financial and spiritual. Our Total Rewards program includes competitive health plan options, with three consumer-driven health plans (CDHPs), a PPO plan and an HMO plan. Our team members enjoy a number of additional benefits, ranging from dental and eye care coverage to tuition assistance, family forming benefits, discounts to dozens of businesses and more. Employees classified as contingent status are not eligible for benefits. Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health is committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height, weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.

Created: 2026-02-09