Corporate Senior Tax Director

 

Main characteristics

Location

Memphis, Tennessee

Company

First Horizon Bank

Industry

Accounting|Tax Director

Job summary

Preferred Qualifications:

Highly experienced tax subject matter expert role with extensive knowledge of relevant tax law and tax regulatory accounting principles and concepts

Advanced understanding of principles, practices, theories and/or methodologies associated with the tax discipline, including knowledge of tax return software.

Strong computer skills in Excel and other Microsoft products.

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Advanced degree in Taxation (MS or JD/LLM)

Banking or financial services taxation experience required.

CPA Preferred

Minimum of 15 years of professional experience including Big 4 or large corporate tax experience

Advanced analytical skills and tax research skills and the ability to solve complex technical and business transactions and issues.

Strong attention to detail

Ability to exercise judgement in solving technical, operational, and organizational challenges in the context of business objectives and priorities.

Ability to work independently, with guidance in only the most complex and unusual situations.

Responsibilities:

Manage other associates within the Corporate Tax department, effectively managing resources to produce timely and quality work in the areas of compliance, planning, and controversy, and engaging with Tax senior management and business partners, advising on the impact of tax issues and changes within the industry.

Direct the preparation and use of all tax records and information, as required, for proper completion of federal, state, realty, personality and local tax returns. Includes reviewing and overseeing the preparation of such returns, effectively managing resources and escalating issues where appropriate. Research, analyze and resolve moderately complex tax issues, applying a thorough understanding of relevant tax law and tax and regulatory accounting principles and concepts.

Document and communicate solutions and tax planning strategies (both verbally and in writing) to tax and non-tax professionals at various levels within the organization.

Resolve moderately complex issues and recommends solutions to more complex issues.

Engage with business partners to analyze the tax implications of proposed and existing business transactions, identifying and researching solutions, and appropriately communicating conclusions. Identify and analyze tax planning opportunities and manage broad-based project teams to effectively implement tax planning initiatives.

Coordinate and review responses to inquiries from taxing authorities and Auditors. Extensive knowledge and experience working with Deferred compensation plans, BOLI, Low Income Housing and other Tax Credit Investment structures. Effectively communicate with taxing authorities to manage the audit process, where appropriate.

Supervise the maintenance of accounting for income tax records necessary for proper Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) financial statement presentation.

Mentor and coach associates to build their own technical expertise and depth of talent.

About Us
First Horizon Corp. (NYSE: FHN), with approximately $90 billion in assets, is a leading regional financial services company, dedicated to helping our clients, communities and associates unlock their full potential with capital and counsel. Headquartered in Memphis, TN, the banking subsidiary First Horizon Bank operates in 12 states across the southern U.S. The Company and its subsidiaries offer commercial, private banking, consumer, small business, wealth and trust management, retail brokerage, capital markets, fixed income, mortgage, and title insurance services. First Horizon has been recognized as one of the nation's best employers by Fortune and Forbes magazines and a Top 10 Most Reputable U.S. Bank.

Benefit Highlights

Medical with wellness incentives, dental, and vision

HSA with company match

Maternity and parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Mentor program

401(k) with 6% match

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Corporate Diversity Commitment:
We remain committed to creating a more equitable society, and that starts with our associates, our clients, and the communities we serve. We do this by elevating equity, providing capital and counsel, and committing to excellence in everything we do.

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