Principal- Corporate Tax

At St. Jude, every team plays a vital role in advancing our mission to save lives and find cures—and our financial operations are no exception. We’re seeking a driven and experienced Corporate Tax Principal who thrives in a purpose‑driven environment and is ready to make a meaningful impact behind the scenes.

The Principal - Corporate Tax provides expert guidance to the accounting team, ensures accurate and compliant corporate tax reporting, and drives the adoption of best‑in‑class corporate tax processes for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiaries: Children’s GMP, LLC, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, LLC, St. Jude Home Care, LLC, and St. Jude Global Operations Platform, LLC.

The ideal candidate combines strong technical knowledge of U.S. corporate tax with experience supporting multi‑location and global operations—bringing insight into cross‑border considerations, international compliance requirements, and the coordination needed for global corporate tax management.  If you’re inspired by the opportunity to use your expertise to support world‑changing work, we invite you to explore this key role.

This position is open to remote consideration.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead the development, implementation, and operations of accounting and decision‑support systems by working closely with cross‑functional teams.
• Contribute to the development and enhancement of policies and procedures related to corporate tax functions ensuring alignment with St. Jude’s regulatory requirements.
• Oversee reporting and dashboard creation within assigned areas, ensuring quality, accuracy, and timely delivery while identifying issues or gaps for senior management.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders—both internal and external—to promote alignment, streamline financial processes, and support coordinated efforts across departments.
• Coordinate and monitor compliance with best practices in financial accounting, payroll, and taxation procedures.
• Support overall planning related to major accounting and financial reporting systems across the organization.

Minimum Education and/or Training:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, auditing, finance, or related field of study required.
• Master's degree preferred.

Minimum Experience

• 6+ years of accounting experience, including work with general ledger systems and/or related financial information systems required.
• Strong familiarity with accounting standards and regulations, such as IRS rules, US GAAP, Uniform Guidance, and relevant hospital or nonprofit financial regulations required.
• Extensive corporate tax experience supporting a U.S. multi‑location and/or global organization, with a strong understanding of complex corporate tax structures and compliance requirements strongly preferred.
• Experience working with outsourced partners, including managing deliverables, reviewing work products, and maintaining strong vendor relationships desired..
• Project management experience strongly desired, including coordination of cross‑functional initiatives or tax‑related projects.
• Workday experience a plus, particularly within financial or accounting modules.
• Demonstrated success and proven performance in previous roles, highlighting technical expertise, accountability, and high professional standards. 
• CPA preferred. 

Areas of Expertise

• Corporate Tax Law Expertise - strong knowledge of corporate tax for U.S multi-locations / global company
• Data Analysis - ability to identify corporate tax risks, opportunities, and trends
• Analytical & Critical Thinking - skilled at breaking down complex corporate tax issues.
• Problem‑Solving - Develops practical, effective corporate tax solutions.
• Time Management - Handles multiple deadlines with accuracy
• Adaptability - Responds quickly to changing corporate tax laws
• Continuous Learning - Stays current on evolving corporate tax regulations and best practices.

Compensation

In recognition of certain U.S. state and municipal pay transparency laws, St. Jude is including a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This is an estimate offered in good faith and a specific salary offer takes into account factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the salary range and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current salary range is $94,640 - $169,520 per year for the role of Principal- Corporate Tax.

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