Synovus · 1 day ago
Manager, Tax Accounting & Reporting
Atlanta, GA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
7+ years expSynovus is a financial services company seeking a Manager for Tax Accounting & Reporting. The role involves managing the company's accounting for income taxes, ensuring compliance with tax accounting principles, and overseeing tax compliance obligations while implementing process improvements within the tax function.
BankingFinanceFinancial Services
Responsibilities
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
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
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
Help develop and implement strategies to minimize the company's effective tax rate and optimize it's cash tax liabilities
Supports federal and state income tax audits as needed, gathering supporting documentation and liaising with tax authorities
Ensures operation of internal controls during the quarterly/annual tax reporting and tax compliance processes, maintaining adequate documentation of the Tax Department's compliance
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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related business discipline required
7 years minimum experience in Corporate Taxation and Financial Accounting/Consolidations
CPA required
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
Proficient in performing research using the CCH tax research software or similar product
Company
Synovus
Synovus is a financial services company that provides commercial banking, retail banking, investment, and mortgage services.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.5B2025-12-09Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2025-07-24Acquired
2024-10-29Post Ipo Debt· $500M
Leadership Team
Anne Fortner
Head of Enterprise Credit Risk
Blake Thrasher
Market President
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