Corporate Relations Director - Higher Ed. jobs in New London, CT

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for required tax compliance filings worldwide and for all properties in the MGE portfolio. In addition, this position is responsible for tax planning strategies and establishing tax transfer pricing policies, including intercompany charges between subsidiaries and affiliates of MGE.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities: includes but not limited to:

• Oversees preparation of required federal, state and local income tax returns for MGE entities
• Acts as point of contact for external tax accountants; evaluates and manages relationships with tax advisors and preparers
• Maintains a calendar for tax filings and extension deadlines
• Develops tax strategies for MGE and its subsidiaries
• Assists in the calculation of income tax provisions, where applicable
• Manages withholding tax payments, reconciliations and filings
• Monitors and updates transfer pricing policies and related documentation
• Provides in-house advice to support management and legal team in legal entity restructuring
• Works with tax legal advisors on complex, international tax planning and compliance
• Advise on tax implications of potential joint venture, development and acquisition opportunities

Secondary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Monitors changes in tax legislation and regulations, and communicates the necessary recommendations to management
• Documents tax policies and procedures
• Provides coaching and mentorship to finance staff
• Ensures department policies and procedures and training manuals are maintained
• Enforces the privacy rules pursuant to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA)

Competencies: Incumbent will master the following competencies while in this position:

• Advanced understanding of transfer pricing rules
• Advanced analytical skills
• High level of familiarity with MGE’s operations
• Effective utilization of MGE evaluation programs
• Thorough understanding of the Mohegan Tribal Employment Rights Ordinance (TERO) as it relates to employment

Training Requirements:

• Knowledge of MGE corporate and department policies and procedures
• Knowledge of financial software
• Ongoing training on tax policies and practices (including meeting CPA continuing education requirements as applicable)

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Office work environment
• Must be able to work in a fast paced work environment with strict deadlines
• Must be able to sit in front of a computer screen for extended periods of time
• Travel may be required for meetings and/or conferences
• Must be able to work various shifts and flexible hours

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, requirements or working conditions associated with this job. MGE reserves the right to make changes to the above job description whenever necessary.