Western Alliance Bank · 1 week ago
Tax Senior
Phoenix, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expWestern Alliance Bank is a wholly owned subsidiary of Western Alliance Bancorporation, and they are seeking a Tax Senior to implement the Bank’s strategic tax plan for profitability and compliance oversight. The role involves federal and state tax information reporting, corporate income tax oversight, and supporting various tax initiatives within the Tax Department.
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Responsibilities
Responsible for supporting the Tax Department in implementing the Bank's strategic plan for tax compliance. Assist in developing policies, procedures, controls, documentation for assigned areas of responsibility. Act as a Tax subject matter resource for assigned working groups and areas of responsibility
Participate in building a strategic and technically strong tax organization inclusive of maintaining in-house preparation of federal and state tax returns, supporting workpapers and reconciliations. Monitor the tax compliance calendar for filings, estimated payments, and tax notices received are responded to timely
Assist with the preparation of responses to taxing authority notices and inquiries and conduct tax research as needed
Establish effective working relationships and advise the heads of various lines of business on compliance, audits, and examinations by various taxing authorities and jurisdictions, including required internal and external coordination
Assist with due diligence related to tax information reporting and withholding for new products and services
Qualification
Required
3+ years of related experience in Tax, Accounting, Finance (GL Mgmt., Public Reporting, Analysis) or similar field
Bachelor's degree in related field required
Intermediate knowledge of general banking operations, including deposit operations, loan administration, treasury management and/or other commercial banking products and services
Intermediate knowledge of applicable regulatory and legal compliance obligations, rules and regulations, industry standards and practices
Intermediate knowledge of U.S. federal, state and local taxes; accounting for income taxes; controls and processes; tax compliance systems focused on automation
Intermediate knowledge of tax research (ex. BNA, Checkpoint) and large corporate tax provision and compliance software (OneSource)
Advanced speaking and writing communication skills
Preferred
Masters or MBA in related field preferred
Certified Public Accountant preferred
Benefits
Competitive salaries
An ownership stake in the company
Medical and dental insurance
Time off
A great 401k matching program
Tuition assistance program
An employee volunteer program
A wellness program
Company
Western Alliance Bank
Western Alliance Bank is a banking firm that offers commercial and business banking solutions.
Founded in 1994Phoenix, Arizona, USA
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$400M2025-11-19Post Ipo Debt· $400M
2005-06-30IPO
Leadership Team
Tim Boothe
Chief Operating Officer
Barbara Kennedy
CHRO, EVP
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