Senior Tax Manager

Description

U.S. Tax, Foreign Bank Branches, and Financial Institutions

This is a high-responsibility in-house position. You will serve as the primary internal tax lead while managing external advisors and coordinating closely with the Finance, Legal, Compliance, Regulatory Reporting, and Head Office teams. The role covers the full spectrum of U.S. tax, from compliance and tax provision to planning and transaction support.

You will oversee U.S. tax matters for the operations of a foreign banking organization, including federal branch compliance, tax governance, reporting, and advisory support across affiliated entities.

Responsibilities

• Develop a tax strategy for the operations of U.S. federal branches and agencies, including compliance with federal, state, and local tax requirements
• Manage tax filings for income and franchise taxes, withholding, branch allocations, and financial institution-specific returns
• Lead ASC 740 Income Tax Accounting: Provisions, Deferred Taxes, Uncertain Tax Positions, and Financial Statement Disclosures
• Provide advice on new products, intercompany structures, cross-border transactions, and strategic restructurings
• Provide support for tax matters related to affiliated broker-dealers and regulated entities, as applicable
• Maintain the tax compliance framework and ensure readiness for audits
• Manage relationships with external advisors and coordinate with headquarters on global tax policy and transfer pricing

What We're Looking For

• 7+ years of tax experience in banking, foreign banking organizations, broker-dealers, or regulated financial institutions
• CPA, JD, or equivalent advanced tax qualification preferred
• Strong command of U.S. federal and state taxation of financial institutions
• Hands-on experience with ASC 740 in a complex or multinational environment
• Previous in-house experience at a bank or a branch of a foreign bank is strongly preferred
• Excellent judgment, communication, and stakeholder management skills