Sr Manager, Tax Accounting

Job Summary

Manage the Company's accounting for income taxes (ASC740) and related disclosures, including SEC, regulatory and ad hoc/internal reporting of tax matters, as well as the operation of associated internal controls. Manage external service provider's filing of the Company's tax compliance obligations. Ensure compliance with tax accounting principles and reporting standards by keeping knowledgeable of current accounting/regulatory developments and law changes, and monitor business transactions for tax accounting and reporting implications. Contribute to the identification, design and implementation of process and technology improvements within the tax function.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Tax Accounting & Reporting - Manage the quarterly/annual ASC 740 tax provision process and related financial statement disclosures. Review tax calculations prepared by staff, including calculations of the effective tax rate, deferred tax assets and liabilities, valuation allowances, uncertain tax positions and tax account reconciliations. Improve the tax accounting function by developing and/or implementing best practices, recommending process improvements, and optimizing the tax department's use of technology.
• Tax Compliance - Work with Synovus' external service provider to ensure timely filing of the company's federal and state income tax filings, including the review of tax returns and supporting calculations. Oversee the calculation and remittance of quarterly estimated taxes as well as the settlement of inter-company tax obligations, ensuring inter-company tax settlements are handled timely and accurately in accordance with company policy and regulatory guidelines.
• Tax Research - Research tax technical matters as needed, documenting conclusions and advising company management on the tax consequences of various business transactions. Monitor emerging federal and state tax issues and law changes, and communicate their impact on the company's tax calculations.
• Tax Planning/Strategy - Help develop and implement strategies to minimize the company's effective tax rate and optimize it's cash tax liabilities.
• Income Tax Audits - Supports federal and state income tax audits as needed, gathering supporting documentation and liaising with tax authorities.
• SOX/Intrernal Controls - Ensures operation of internal controls during the quarterly/annual tax reporting and tax compliance processes, maintaining adequate documentation of the Tax Department's compliance.
• Regulatory - Perform various calculations and provide data necessary to draft tax disclosures in the FDIC Call Report and capital stress testing scenarios. Assists in the periodic examination of tax matters by banking regulators.
• Manages the annual performance management and merit processes for direct and indirect reports. Coaches and develops team members and builds a work environment where team members are engaged and feel a positive sense of achievement about their role in the company. Works closely with Human Resources regarding employee relations, compensation, training, posting and filling vacant positions and other Human Resources related matters.
• Performs other duties as required.

Each team member is expected to be aware of risk within their functional area. This includes observing all policies, procedures, laws, regulations and risk limits specific to their role. Additionally, they should raise and report known or suspected violations to the appropriate Company authority in a timely fashion.

The information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Synovus is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering an inclusive work environment.

Minimum Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related business discipline required

Minimum Experience:

• 7 years minimum experience in Corporate Taxation and Financial Accounting/Consolidations.

Certifications:

• CPA required

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• 7+ years corporate tax experience, with strong emphasis on tax accounting
• Extensive experience with OneSource tax provision software
• Experienced in the SEC requirements for reporting by public companies
• Knowledgeable of the requirements of ASC 740; guidance for accounting for income taxes
• Experience in financial reporting for consolidated companies and budgeting process
• Knowledgeable of federal taxation of corporations and partnerships, multi-state taxation and related concepts
• Knowledge of banking transactions and financial products
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite of products or similar business software
• Knowledgeable of Regulatory Reporting of tax matters including FDIC Call report, Basel III, Federal Reserve Tax Sharing Guidelines.
• Detail oriented and ability to multitask

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Proficient in performing research using the CCH tax research software or similar product