Senior Manager, Corporate Tax

BOK Financial; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

BOK Financial in Tulsa, OK is seeking a Senior Manager, Corporate Tax to lead federal, state, and bank regulatory tax accounting and compliance, including ASC 740, tax research, and special projects such as mergers and acquisitions. This role requires expert knowledge of tax compliance and accounting, as well as team leadership to meet tight filing deadlines.

You will manage a tax team, develop policies, oversee notices and audits, and ensure timely filings under GAAP and tax rules.

Qualifications

• CPA certification and 10+ years in corporate tax or public accounting (tax) environment including 5+ years in a supervisory capacity.
• Master’s degree with a minimum of 30 hours concentrated in accounting and related studies.
• Strong knowledge of municipal, state, and federal income tax laws and regulations.
• Experience with mergers and acquisitions and tax audits.

Responsibilities

• Manage federal, state, bank regulatory, and ASC 740 tax accounting and compliance.
• Oversee tax research, planning, and special projects such as mergers and acquisitions.
• Lead tax notices and audits and supervise tax processes to meet deadlines.
• Develop and implement tax policies and procedures; mentor staff.
• Recruit, develop, and retain top accounting talent within the tax team.

Skills

Tax expertise

Leadership

GAAP/ASC 740

Tax research

Communication

Education

CPA certification

Master's degree in accounting

Tools

Tax provision software

Job description

Req ID: 78686

Location: Tulsa -TUL

Areas of Interest: Tax; Accounting; Finance

Pay Transparency Salary Range: Not Available

Application Deadline: 10/17/2026

BOK Financial Corporation Group includes BOKF, NA; BOK Financial Securities, Inc. and BOK Financial Private Wealth, Inc. BOKF, NA operates TransFund and Cavanal Hill Investment Management, Inc. BOKF, NA operates banking divisions: Bank of Albuquerque; Bank of Oklahoma; Bank of Texas and BOK Financial®.

Bonus Type

Discretionary

Summary

BOK Financial is dedicated to fostering career growth and innovation, valuing talent that shares a passion for excellence. The company offers an exciting opportunity for a tax professional to manage federal, state, and bank regulatory tax accounting and compliance, along with special projects like mergers and acquisitions. This role requires expert knowledge in tax compliance and accounting, as well as team management to meet strict filing deadlines.

Job Description

Senior Manager, Corporate Tax has responsibility for managing federal, state, bank regulatory, and ASC 740 tax accounting and compliance, tax research, planning, and special projects such as mergers and acquisitions, sale/use tax processes, and federal and state tax notices and audits. Position will require expert knowledge of federal and state tax compliance, tax accounting for external financial statements as well as managing a team in order to meet strict internal/external filing deadlines.

Team Culture

BOK Financial fosters a collaborative, goal-oriented culture where employees follow established standards, receive support from accessible managers, and engage in mentorship. The company values accuracy, initiative, and community involvement, offering an exciting opportunity for growth and teamwork.

How You'll Spend Your Time

• You will manage complex tax and accounting analysis for tax planning, including effective tax rate calculation and reserve analysis for interim and annual reporting.
• You will oversee quarterly and year-end federal and state tax accruals, ensuring correct GAAP and tax reporting, and supervise federal and state income and sales/use processes.
• You will provide support and technical assistance on various tax issues, review new transactions and tax credit opportunities, and maintain compliance systems.
• You will lead research and analysis of business transactions to determine tax effects, and manage special projects related to new tax and accounting laws and regulations.
• You will prepare technical position papers, formulate and implement tax policies and procedures, and lead tax due diligence for mergers and acquisitions.
• You will lead a team of tax accountants, fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration, and focus on recruiting, developing, and retaining top accounting talent.

Education & Experience Requirements

CPA certification and 10+ years work experience in a corporate tax department or public accounting (tax) environment including 5+ years in a supervisory capacity. CPA certification generally requires a Master’s degree with a minimum of 30 hours concentrated in accounting and related studies. Preferred experience with federal, state, and local audits.

• In-depth knowledge and understanding of municipal, state, and federal income tax laws and regulations including strong tax research skills
• Knowledge of tax and GAAP implications regarding mergers and acquisitions and employee benefits
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of prevailing GAAP and ASC 740, FIN 48
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational and planning skills and proven ability to work as a team to meet multiple project deadlines
• Demonstrated strong analytical, problem solving, and decision-making skills with a detail-oriented focus
• Experience with or ability to learn major corporate tax and provision preparation software.
• Exceptional microcomputer application and spreadsheet software skills
• Excellent soft and interpersonal skills, including teamwork, facilitation and ability to train others
• Exceptional leadership, influence and negotiation skills

BOK Financial Corporation Group is a stable and financially strong organization that provides excellent training and development to support building the long term careers of employees.

With passion, skill and partnership you can make an impact on the success of the bank, customers and your own career!

The companies in BOK Financial Corporation Group are equal opportunity employers. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for training, compensation, transfer, promotion and other aspects of employment for all qualified applicants and employees without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy status, sexual orientation, genetic information or veteran status.