Director, Tax

Overview

Ardent Health is a leading provider of healthcare in communities across the country. With a focus on consumer-friendly processes and investments in innovative services and technologies, Ardent is passionate about making healthcare better and easier to access. We are driven by our purpose of caring for people: our patients, our communities and one another. Located in Brentwood, Tennessee, Ardent has earned a reputation as one of the industry’s strongest and most innovative healthcare systems. Our facilities and clinics are consistently recognized among healthcare’s best employers. We recognize each hospital and clinic is as unique as the community it serves. We strive to maintain strong community ties through advisory boards, contributions, charitable care, education and outreach. Ardent includes:

• 30 hospitals
• 280 sites of care
• 4,281 beds
• 24,000+ team members
• 8,200+ nurses
• 1,800+ aligned providers
• 5.8M annual provider encounters
• 421 medical residents

 Ardent makes considerable investments in people, technology, facilities, and communities, producing high quality care and extraordinary results. From newly constructed facilities and expanded services, to lifesaving technology and outstanding opportunities for employees, Ardent is committed to providing its hospitals and clinics the tools needed to succeed. We believe it is this mix of corporate support and local autonomy that equips our teams for success. 

Job Overview:

 

The Director of Tax will be focused on Tax Accounting & Compliance and will oversee the ASC 740 (Income Taxes) reporting process.  

Responsibilities

• Oversee and assist the preparation and filing of federal and state income tax returns.
• Ensure timely and accurate compliance with all tax regulations and reporting requirements.
• Review fixed asset reconciliations and tax depreciation records.
• Assist in the ASC 740 provision processes, including the calculation of deferred tax assets and liabilities.
• Coordinate with external auditors for tax-related audits and provide necessary documentation
• Mentor a team of tax professionals, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development.
• Conduct tax research and analysis to support compliance and planning initiatives.
• Work closely with finance, accounting, and legal teams to ensure alignment on tax-related matters.
• Act as a point of contact for tax issues with internal and external stakeholders.
• Special projects as assigned by the Vice President, Tax which may include acquisition and divestitures, analysis for accounting method changes and supporting tax planning and strategies through research or data analysis.

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

 

• Advanced or Master’s Degree from an accredited institution, preferred. 

• Licensed CPA (may be inactive). 

• 10+ years of work experience in the tax field (public accounting experience preferred). 

• Experience with ONESOURCE Tax Compliance Software and ONESOURCE Tax Provision is crucial.
• Understanding of corporate and partnership taxation and commensurate research skills. 

Preferred Job Requirements:

 

• SAGE Fixed Asset Software experience. preferred. 

• Familiarity with commonly used tax concepts in corporate and partnership taxation. 

• Familiarity or experience with healthcare industry taxation is a plus.  

• Familiarity with ASC 740, Accounting for Income Taxes.