Tax & Compliance Consultant (Contract)
Washington, DC or New York City (Hybrid) | 3+ Month Engagement | $70-$80/hr DOE
Cherry Bekaert Recruiting & Staffing is partnering with a leading nonprofit organization to identify an experienced Tax & Compliance Consultant for a critical project focused on regulatory compliance, IRS matters, Form 990 reporting, and governance improvements across affiliated nonprofit entities.
This opportunity is ideal for a senior tax, compliance, or regulatory professional with experience navigating complex nonprofit environments, IRS correspondence, exempt organization compliance, and cross-functional governance initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the resolution of outstanding IRS notices and correspondence, ensuring complete documentation and timely closure.
- Review historical Form 990 filings and assess potential amendment or refiling requirements.
- Serve as a liaison with external tax advisors and compliance consultants.
- Evaluate cost-sharing arrangements and resource allocation methodologies between affiliated entities.
- Ensure compliance with applicable nonprofit regulations and establish supporting documentation for intercompany and shared-service activities.
- Review existing compliance calendars and assist in remedying filing gaps or overdue regulatory requirements.
- Design recommendations for a centralized compliance oversight framework to strengthen organizational governance.
- Support preparation of upcoming Form 990 filings and create audit-ready documentation and standard operating procedures.
- Identify compliance risks and recommend process improvements to support long-term sustainability and regulatory adherence.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Tax, Business, Law, or a related field.
- 8+ years of experience in tax compliance, regulatory compliance, governance, risk management, or related functions.
- Strong knowledge of IRS regulations, exempt organization requirements, and Form 990 reporting.
- Experience resolving IRS notices, audits, examinations, or agency correspondence.
- Background working with nonprofit organizations, associations, NGOs, foundations, or other regulated entities strongly preferred.
- Experience with cost allocation methodologies, shared services arrangements, or inter-entity transactions.
- Ability to manage external advisors, auditors, and key stakeholders across multiple departments.
- Excellent analytical, documentation, and project management skills.
Preferred Experience
- 501(c)(3) and/or 501(c)(4) compliance experience.
- Exempt organization tax experience gained through public accounting, consulting, or in-house tax functions.
- Experience developing compliance frameworks, policies, or governance processes.
- Prior work with complex, multi-entity organizations.
Engagement Details
- Contract Length: 3+ Months
- Location: Hybrid; candidates must be able to work from either Washington, DC or New York City
- Compensation: $70-$80/hour, with flexibility for exceptional candidates
If you have a strong background in nonprofit tax compliance, governance, and regulatory risk management and are interested in making an immediate impact on a high-visibility initiative, we encourage you to apply.
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