Director of Special Projects - Taxation

Company: MidFirst Bank
Location: Oklahoma City
Posted on: September 13, 2020

Job Description:

Position Description:The Director of Special Projects - Taxation will be responsible for providing advanced support to the management and planning of the tax function for a group of closely held entities and its owners. This position will report to the Director of Taxation and will work closely with the Director of Tax Research and the Director of Tax Compliance.

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• Assistance with providing advanced tax management support to a family group and their investments that generally include
  
  
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  • wholly owned operating businesses in the industries of banking, insurance, construction, real estate and energy; and
  • private equity passive business investments.
    
  • Review tax returns for accuracy and identify opportunities to minimize tax obligations.
  • Provide the bank and insurance companies transactional consulting tax advice and participate in tax planning matters.
    
    
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    • Will include review and input related to other tax department member's transactional consulting tax advice.
      
    • Ensure procedures and requirements are being followed by functional areas on tax compliance-related matters.
    • Involvement in monitoring of federal, state, and local tax developments for compliance and planning purposes.
    • Assistance with managing and maintaining strong working relationships and communications with outside tax advisors.
      
      
      Position Requirements:
      
      Bachelor's degree in Accounting and at least 8 to 10 years of public accounting experience with a focus in federal taxation of corporate (C corp. and S corp.), partnership, international, individual, gift estate, trust, and private foundations. Experience in state and local taxation and federal informational reporting is also preferred.Demonstrated accomplishments and expertise in tax concepts, practices and procedures. Proven leadership skills evidenced by progressively increasing management responsibilities. Strong verbal and written communication skills, including ability to translate highly complex tax matters into actionable information. Strong tax research skills.Strong analytical skills.Detail-oriented, self-motivated and able to prioritize tasks.Proficient in Excel, Word and various tax-related computer applications. Ability to analyze and apply technical tax information to activities of the organization and its affiliates.
      
      Required Licenses, Certifications, Registration, Etc.:
      
      CPA certification
      
      Masters in Taxation
      
      We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

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