Tax Accounting Manager (Hybrid)

Byline Bank; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 104,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Benefits package

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Job summary

Byline Bank in Chicago seeks a Tax Accounting Manager to lead tax accounting, reporting, planning, and risk management for federal, state, and local taxes. You will advise senior management, oversee external advisers, and drive improvements in tax processes and internal controls.

The role requires ASC 740 proficiency, GAAP expertise, and strong communication of complex tax matters. It supports a hybrid work environment and offers a salary range of $104,000–$129,000 plus incentives and a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
• Seven+ years of progressive experience in corporate tax accounting or related field.
• Experience applying ASC 740 and preparing or reviewing income tax provisions.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, local income, use and sales tax concepts.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and review of quarterly and annual income tax provisions and related disclosures.
• Oversee federal, state, and local income tax returns, extensions, and projections.
• Maintain GAAP compliance and internal controls over tax processes.
• Manage relationships with external tax advisors, auditors, and other service providers.
• Drive improvements in tax processes, data quality, automation, and reporting.

Skills

ASC 740 knowledge

Tax accounting

GAAP

Internal controls

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Master’s degree in Taxation/Accounting or CPA/EA/CMA preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Tax provision software

Job description

About Byline Bank

Headquartered in Chicago, Byline Bank, a subsidiary of Byline Bancorp, Inc. (NYSE:BY), is a full-service commercial bank serving small- and medium-sized businesses, financial sponsors and consumers. Byline Bank has approximately $9.9 billion in assets and operates over 40 branch locations throughout the Chicago and Milwaukee metropolitan areas. Byline Bank offers a broad range of commercial and community banking products and services, including small-ticket equipment leasing and U.S. Small Business Administration loans. Byline Bank is a member of FDIC and an Equal Housing Lender.

At Byline Bank, we take pride in being an award-winning workplace. Some of our recent recognitions include:

• U.S. News & World Report’s Best Companies to Work for in the Midwest 2024-2025, 2025-2026 and Best Companies to Work for in Finance and Insurance & Overall 2025-2026.
• Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Midsize Workplaces for Women 2026
• Best Companies Group’s Best Remote and Hybrid Workplaces in America 2026
• Chicago Sun Times Chicago’s Best Workplaces 2024, 2025
• Best Companies Group and Illinois SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management) Best Workplaces in Illinois 2024, 2025, 2026

By joining our team, you will become part of an organization that values growth, collaboration, and innovation. We strive to create an environment where employees feel supported and are empowered to excel in their roles. If you're looking for a career with a company that puts people first and makes a difference in the communities we serve, Byline Bank is the place for you.

Objective Of Position

The Tax Accounting Manager provides strategic and technical leadership for the organization’s tax accounting, reporting, compliance, planning, and risk management activities. This position is responsible for overseeing federal, state, and local tax matters; monitoring legislative and regulatory developments; and developing tax strategies that support the organization’s financial and business objectives.

The Tax Accounting Manager serves as a key tax advisor to senior management, leads complex tax initiatives and transactions, strengthens internal controls, and drives continuous improvement across tax processes, systems, and reporting. The position also oversees external tax service providers.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Develops, implements, and maintains tax policies, procedures, controls, and documentation to promote compliance with applicable tax laws and regulations.
• Establishes tax-related policies, procedures, strategic plans, and process changes across the organization.
• Monitors federal, state, and local legislative and regulatory tax law developments; evaluates their financial and operational impact; communications significant developments to senior management; and recommends appropriate actions.
• Identifies, assesses, documents, and mitigates tax risks, including risks associated with changing tax laws, business activities, and reporting requirements.
• Maintains compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), including applicable guidance under Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 740.
• Maintains effective internal controls over all aspects of the tax process and supports internal and external audits.
• Leads 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.
• Reviews federal, state, and local income tax returns, extensions, estimated payments, and quarterly and annual tax projections.
• Oversees the preparation and review of supporting workpapers for book-to-tax differences, deferred tax assets and liabilities, valuation allowances, and other tax-accounting matters.
• Oversees relationships and deliverables involving external tax advisors, auditors, and other service providers.
• Leads other tax and regulatory filings, including annual reports, intangible tax filings, sales and use tax filings, and other applicable filings.
• Identifies and implements opportunities to improve tax processes, data quality, automation, and reporting efficiency.
• Provides technical direction, coaching, and development to tax team members.
• Leads tax-related financial planning, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Performs other duties and special projects, as assigned.

Note: Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance. Master’s degree in Taxation, Accounting, or CPA, EA, CMA is preferred.
• Seven or more years of progressively responsible experience in corporate tax accounting, public accounting, tax consulting, or a related field required.
• Demonstrated experience in 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 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 and manage multiple priorities and meet time-sensitive reporting and compliance deadlines.
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

Usual office environment with frequent sitting, walking, and standing, and occasional climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and balancing. Frequent use of eye, hand, and finger coordination enabling the use of office equipment. Oral and auditory capacity enabling interpersonal communication as well as communication through automated devices.

At Byline Bank, we value work-life flexibility and support a hybrid work environment for this position. This role allows for a combination of remote and in-office work, with occasional visits to the office based on business needs. Specific in-office days may vary and will be discussed during the interview process.

Byline Bank offers competitive industry rate salary bands with the goal of retaining and growing talented individuals. We regularly review and adjust our compensation structure as needed to ensure equity across teams and levels.

The salary range for this position is $104,000 to $129,000 + incentive.

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, Byline Bank offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with Byline Bank, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

Additional Information

Byline Bank is an Equal Opportunity Employment / Affinity Action employer dedicated to providing an inclusive workplace where the unique differences of our employees are welcomed, respected, and valued. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.

ll employment decisions at Byline Bank are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, protected veteran status, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Byline Bank will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

Byline Bank is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please contact us directly at 773-475-2900, Option #2.

If applying within the US, this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship now or in the future.