Tax Manager

Tax Manager-068130

Description

Take the next step toward your new career today.

Become a part of the diverse and inclusive team within our nationally recognized award-winning Bank that is one of the strongest in the nation. Woodforest National Bank is privately owned, and our Employee Stock Ownership Plan is the largest shareholder. We focus on building relationships and discovering opportunities to better serve our communities and understand the financial needs of every customer we serve. At Woodforest we care and prove it by volunteering with local charities and foodbanks to give back to the communities we serve. By joining Woodforest you will become a part of one of the largest employee-owned banks in the country.

The Tax Manager leads the corporate tax function of the bank including Federal and State tax filings. Manages relationships, work product, and effectiveness of third-party tax preparers and consultants.

Key Responsibilities:
Reviews tax liability calculations, payments, and filings related to Federal, State and Local Income, Franchise, Property, and Sales/Use tax calculations prepared by outside tax consulting firms and/or other employees.
Leads and manages tax audits; maintains tax filings and supporting documents.
Research and summarize various state tax issues.
Manages outside tax firms.
Stays abreast of tax developments affecting the Company's tax positions.

Competencies Required:
Proven ability to manage and oversee third party relationships.
Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
Demonstrated ability to independently research, read, and interpret specialized tax regulations, technical reports, and legal documents.
Solid technology abilities, including advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, tax preparation, and financial software applications.
Strong knowledge pertaining to corporate taxation laws, procedures, rules and regulations.
Strategic and problem-solving mindset with developed analytical ability.
Proven ability to prioritize and manage workload and to instill a sense of urgency in others as necessary to meet deadlines.
Ability to interact and communicate effectively with internal and external parties.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications/Experience:
5+ years tax experience required.
Supervisory experience preferred

Formal Education & Certification:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
Master's degree in Business or Accounting preferred.
Certified Public Accountant or Enrolled Agent preferred.

Work Status:
Full-time.

Supervisory Responsibility:
None.

Travel:
0 - 10% - Negligible amount of travel expected.
Working Conditions:
Conditions involve lifting no more than ten pounds, sitting most of the time, but may involve walking, moving, or standing for brief periods, and occasionally lifting and carrying articles like files, ledgers, folders, etc.
Disclaimer:
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Nothing herein restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Woodforest is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability and Veterans.

Job: Corporate
Primary Location: Texas-The Woodlands
Schedule: Full-time
Work Locations: TX - Operations Center- Grogans Mill Rd The Woodlands 77380
Unposting Date: Ongoing
Organization: Texas - Houston