Trust Tax Manager

MidFirst Bank; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

MidFirst Bank in Denver, CO seeks a Trust Tax Manager to lead the Trust Tax Group in ensuring accurate and timely preparation and filing of tax documents for Wealth Management, including forms such as 1098, 1099 series and 5227, 5498, 1041, 1042 and more.

The role requires CPA or JD preferred, 5+ years in trust/estate tax, strong communication, mentoring staff, and a comprehensive benefits package with medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in economics, finance, or business administration (required).
• Post-graduate study in accounting or law preferred.
• CPA or JD preferred.
• CTFA or other trust certification desirable.
• CFP desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead liaison to third-party tax vendor for reporting.
• Review tax documents for completeness before filings and mailing.
• Maintain knowledge of tax laws related to trusts and estates.
• Research account tax issues for moderately complex accounts.
• Review legal documents for tax compliance.
• Advise management on transaction processing and reporting improvements.
• Educate Wealth Management staff on tax, trusts, estate, and accounts.

Skills

Tax knowledge

Trust/estate tax

Office software

Trust accounting systems

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree in Economics/Finance/Business Administration

Post-graduate work in accounting or law

Tools

Microsoft Office

Windows OS

Job description

The Trust Tax Manager will oversee the work of the Trust Tax Group to ensure the complete, accurate and timely preparation and filing of tax documents for MidFirst Wealth Management (Forms: 1098, 1099-MISC, 1099-NEC, 1099-B, 1099-DIV, 1099-INT, 1099-R, 5227, 5498, 1041, 1042, 1042-S and 990PF). This includes but is not limited to: oversight and coordination of tax compliance for Wealth Management; and interaction and communication with the tax preparers and the taxing authorities, as well as MidFirst employees, regarding specific tax and account issues. The position also requires the research of specific account tax issues and must demonstrate an intermediate to advanced knowledge of tax laws, regulations and processes relating to the products supported by Wealth Management. As needed, this position may assume additional account administration and research responsibilities to support Wealth Management and its clients.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Serve as lead liaison to third party tax vendor to manage tax reporting function
• Reviewing tax reporting documents prior to filings with the taxing authorities for completeness and accuracy;
• Reviewing tax documents to be sent to clients for completeness and accuracy prior to mailing
• Maintain a current working knowledge of all tax laws and regulations related to the administration of estates, trust and investment accounts;
• Acquire and apply knowledge of tax issues in handling moderately complex accounts (e.g. irrevocable trusts, IRAs, distributing trusts, trust agency, etc.);
• Review legal documents, correspondence and forms and ensure compliance with tax regulations;
• Provide recommendations to management regarding changes to transaction processing and account maintenance to ensure more accurate reporting to the taxing authorities;
• Act as educator and mentor to Wealth Management and MidFirst employees regarding tax and related trusts, estate, and investment accounts.

Minimum education level necessary to perform this position:

• Bachelor's Degree, preferably in Economics, Finance or Business Administration
• Post-graduate work in accounting or law is preferable

Other certifications/degrees:

• CPA or JD preferred
• CTFA or other trust certification desirable
• CFP

Work Experience of skills required to perform this position:

• Intermediate/Advanced knowledge of tax issues related to trust and estate services and applicable laws
• Five years or more of working experience in trust and estate administration, with emphasis on tax issues related to trust and estate administration
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Windows operating environment
• Working knowledge of trust accounting and related systems
• Advanced proficiency in verbal and written communication
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to be effective under pressure
• Advanced ability to prioritize and multi-task
• Ability to professionally interact with all levels of employees and clients
• Ability to respect and hold confidential information
• Effectively work independently as required
• Establish priorities and follow through to completion
• Dependable, cooperative, flexible

Salary Range: $120,000.00 - $170,000.00. Compensation is aligned to experience, skills and education. The bank offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage; paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave; and 401(K) plan. Hours of paid leave may vary based on position.Ideally this position will be filled by September 30, 2026. If the position hasn't been filled, the date may be extended.

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