Position: Vice President, Tax Manager

Department: Finance and Ops

Reports To: First Vice President, Sr. Tax Specialist

Employment Status: Full-Time, Exempt

Office Location: Hybrid, NYC

Job Summary

This role will play a pivotal role in overseeing the day-to-day operations of the tax function, managing key tax initiatives, and ensuring compliance with all applicable tax laws and regulations. The candidate will assist with compliance, planning, research, and tax dispute resolution. The responsibilities of the Tax VP include preparation of hundreds of C-corporation tax filings, preparation of journal vouchers, resolution of notices and inquiries from taxing authorities, and management of audits by tax authorities. Additionally, due to the dynamic federal and state tax landscape, a substantial amount of tax research is required.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties:

1. Prepare and review Federal and State corporate tax returns, extensions, and estimates
2. Various ad hoc entity filings
3. Coordinate tax audits by various taxing authorities
4. Collaborate with the Tax Director to develop and implement tax strategies that align with the bank's business objectives and minimize tax liabilities
5. Provide strategic guidance on tax implications of business transactions, mergers, acquisitions, and other corporate initiatives
6. Assist in identifying and assessing tax risks associated with the bank's operations and transactions
7. Implement controls and procedures to mitigate tax risks and ensure compliance with internal policies and procedures
8. Stay abreast of changes in tax laws and regulations and assess their impact on the bank's tax compliance and strategies
9. Conduct tax research and provide recommendations to ensure compliance and optimize tax positions
10. Build and maintain effective relationships with external advisors, auditors, and regulatory authorities
11. Coordinate with other departments (e.g., Finance, Legal, Treasury) to address tax-related issues and ensure alignment on business objectives

Qualifications:

1. B.A. in Accounting, CPA and public accounting experience preferred
2. 7.5 years of experience working on corporation tax required
3. Proficient in Excel, Word, and One Source tax software required
4. Must be detail-oriented
5. Excellent communication skills

The job description outlined above is considered a core list of job duties/requirements. This document should not be considered a complete or comprehensive list. The incumbent assigned to this position is required to perform the duties listed above. The incumbent is also expected to adapt to changes and/or additions as needed. Nothing contained within this document is intended or shall be construed to create or constitute a contract of employment between any employee or group of employees and Emigrant Bank and its Subsidiaries. Emigrant Savings Bank and its Subsidiaries retain and reserve any and all rights to change, modify, amend, add to or delete from any section of this document as it deems, in its judgment, to be proper. Emigrant Savings Bank and its subsidiaries and affiliates are Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers.