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This role plays a key part in supporting our global income tax function, with a primary focus on U.S. income tax provision, compliance, reporting, technical analysis, and continuous process improvement.\nThis is an opportunity for a strong tax professional to step into a high-ownership role within a public-company environment. The ideal candidate will bring deep experience in U.S. income tax accounting and provision, strong technical judgment, and the ability to independently manage recurring tax workstreams. International tax experience is helpful but not required.\nThis role is especially compelling for someone coming from public accounting who wants to broaden their scope, gain direct business partnership experience, and contribute to the modernization of the tax function through better use of technology, automation, analytics, and AI-enabled tools.\nWhat You'll Do\nTax Provision & Reporting\nOwn significant portions of the quarterly and annual ASC 740 income tax provision process, including calculations, supporting schedules, workpapers, and variance analysis.\n\nAnalyze tax account activity, return-to-provision adjustments, uncertain tax positions, and key drivers affecting reported results and cash taxes.\n\nSupport tax reporting requirements within a public-company environment.\n\nTax Compliance\nLead day-to-day execution of U.S. income tax compliance activities in partnership with external service providers.\n\nCoordinate deliverables, timelines, and supporting documentation to ensure accurate and timely filings.\n\nSupport international tax compliance and related reporting activities as needed.\n\nTechnical Tax & Business Partnership\nResearch and analyze tax issues arising from business activities, transactions, and organizational changes.\n\nTranslate technical tax concepts into clear and practical recommendations.\n\nSupport transfer pricing, intercompany tax matters, and legal entity reporting activities.\n\nProcess Improvement & Technology\nIdentify opportunities to improve tax processes, documentation quality, controls, and data integrity.\n\nSupport automation, analytics, and technology-driven initiatives that improve efficiency and scalability.\n\nEvaluate and leverage AI-enabled tools while maintaining appropriate review, governance, and control practices.\n\nAudit & Controls\nSupport internal and external audit requests by preparing reconciliations, schedules, and supporting documentation.\n\nMaintain compliance with applicable tax laws, regulations, internal controls, and corporate policies.\n\nContribute to a scalable, well-documented, and efficient tax operating model.\n\nWhat You'll Bring\nRequired Qualifications\n6+ years of corporate income tax experience gained through public accounting, industry, or a combination of both.\n\nStrong knowledge of ASC 740 and corporate income tax accounting principles.\n\nDemonstrated experience supporting or owning significant portions of a tax provision process.\n\nStrong foundation in U.S. income tax provision and compliance.\n\nAbility to independently manage recurring workstreams in a deadline-driven environment.\n\nStrong analytical, organizational, documentation, and communication skills.\n\nExperience working with tax systems, financial systems, Excel, and data analysis tools.\n\nDemonstrated ownership mindset and ability to collaborate effectively across functions.\n\nPreferred Qualifications\nCPA certification or active progress toward CPA certification.\n\nBig Four public accounting experience strongly preferred.\n\nExperience with national or mid-sized public accounting firms supporting public-company clients.\n\nExperience supporting public-company tax reporting requirements.\n\nExposure to international tax, transfer pricing, legal entity reporting, or multi-jurisdictional tax matters.\n\nExperience with tax technology, Power BI, Alteryx, automation tools, or AI-enabled solutions.\n\nDemonstrated interest in continuous improvement, automation, and technology adoption within Finance and Tax functions.\n\nSuccess in This Role\nSuccessful candidates will demonstrate:\nTechnical Depth - Strong U.S. income tax provision and accounting expertise.\n\nOwnership - Ability to independently manage complex recurring tax workstreams.\n\nExecution - Produces accurate, timely, and well-documented work in a deadline-driven environment.\n\nCollaboration - Builds strong partnerships across Finance, Accounting, Treasury, and external advisors.\n\nContinuous Improvement - Seeks better ways of working through automation, analytics, tax technology, and responsible AI adoption.\n\nLeadership Potential - Demonstrates sound judgment, initiative, and the ability to take on broader responsibilities over time.\n\nTravel: Periodic travel for quarter-close activities, team collaboration, and key tax deadlines. Candidates should be comfortable with occasional travel throughout the year, including heavier collaboration during major filing and close periods.\nStay up to date on everything Blackbaud, follow us on Linkedin, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube\nBlackbaud powers social impact through purpose-driven technology and responsible AI. Guided by our Intelligence for Good® vision, we’re building a culture where innovation, trust, and human expertise come together to help organizations make a greater difference in the world.\nBlackbaud is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive work environment. 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