Tax Accounting Manager (Hybrid)

Byline Bank.•Chicago, IL

7h•$104,000 - $129,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Tax Accounting Manager provides strategic and technical leadership for Byline Bank’s tax accounting, reporting, compliance, planning, and risk management activities. The role oversees federal, state, and local tax matters, monitors legislative and regulatory developments, and develops tax strategies that support the organization’s financial and business objectives. It serves as a key tax advisor to senior management, leads complex tax initiatives and transactions, strengthens internal controls, drives continuous improvement across tax processes, systems, and reporting, and oversees external tax service providers. This position works in a hybrid environment, combining remote and in-office work, with occasional office visits based on business needs. Specific in-office days may vary and will be discussed during the interview process.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
Seven or more years of progressively responsible experience in corporate tax accounting, public accounting, tax consulting, or a related field.
Demonstrated experience applying ASC 740 and preparing or reviewing quarterly and annual income tax provisions.
Advanced knowledge of corporate income tax matters and applicable federal, state, and local tax requirements.
Advanced understanding of GAAP, income tax accounting, internal controls, financial reporting, and documentation standards.
Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local income, use, and sales tax concepts for multiple entities in multiple jurisdictions.
Ability to communicate complex tax and accounting matters clearly.
Ability to identify opportunities for process improvement, standardization, automation, and stronger control execution.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and experience using accounting, tax compliance, tax provision, and financial reporting systems.
Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet time-sensitive reporting and compliance deadlines.
High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Taxation or Accounting.
CPA, EA, or CMA.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and maintain tax policies, procedures, controls, and documentation to promote compliance with applicable tax laws and regulations.
Establish tax-related policies, procedures, strategic plans, and process changes across the organization.
Monitor federal, state, and local legislative and regulatory tax developments; evaluate financial and operational impact; communicate significant developments to senior management; and recommend appropriate actions.
Identify, assess, document, and mitigate tax risks, including those associated with changing tax laws, business activities, and reporting requirements.
Maintain compliance with GAAP, including applicable Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 740 guidance.
Maintain effective internal controls over the tax process and support internal and external audits.
Lead the preparation and review of quarterly and annual income tax provisions, including current and deferred tax calculations, effective tax rate analysis, tax account reconciliations, and related financial statement disclosures.
Review federal, state, and local income tax returns, extensions, estimated payments, and quarterly and annual tax projections.
Oversee preparation and review of supporting workpapers for book-to-tax differences, deferred tax assets and liabilities, valuation allowances, and other tax-accounting matters.
Oversee relationships and deliverables involving external tax advisors, auditors, and other service providers.
Lead other tax and regulatory filings, including annual reports, intangible tax filings, sales and use tax filings, and other applicable filings.
Identify and implement opportunities to improve tax processes, data quality, automation, and reporting efficiency.
Provide technical direction, coaching, and development to tax team members.
Lead tax-related financial planning, forecasting, and variance analysis.
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.