Tax Senior Associate Jobs in Minnesota
Tax Senior Associate jobs in Minnesota are concentrated in the Twin Cities metro of Minneapolis and Saint Paul, with additional opportunities in Rochester and Duluth, where firms and corporate tax departments maintain steady hiring. Large employers such as Deloitte, PricewaterhouseCoopers, and U.S. Bancorp have established Minnesota presences and consistently bring on tax senior associates across partnership taxation, state and local tax, and federal corporate compliance. Demand holds strong at the senior associate level as Minnesota's professional services and financial services sectors continue to expand. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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At U.S. Bank, we’re on a journey to do our best. Helping the customers and businesses we serve to make better and smarter financial decisions and enabling the communities we support to grow and succeed. We believe it takes all of us to bring our shared ambition to life, and each person is unique in their potential. A career with U.S. Bank gives you a wide, ever-growing range of opportunities to discover what makes you thrive at every stage of your career. Try new things, learn new skills and discover what you excel at—all from Day One.
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced tax professional to serve as a key member of U.S. Bank’s Corporate Tax organization. This leader will be responsible for providing tax technical and risk mitigation support for tax planning and strategic business initiatives including monitoring legislative and regulatory changes. This individual will work with senior tax leaders to provide support and analysis for mergers and acquisitions. Additionally, they will collaborate broadly across Corporate Tax, Business Line Finance, Controller’s Group, and support functions at U.S. Bank.
Responsibilities
Serve as a tax technical resource for Corporate Tax, supporting tax reporting, compliance, planning, and strategic business initiatives.
Collaborate with the SVP Tax Planning and cross-functional teams (including Treasury, Legal, Accounting, Finance, etc.) to understand and evaluate strategies, assess tax implications, and identify opportunities to create value and manage risks.
Work closely with the EVP Corporate Tax, SVP Tax Planning and Corporate Development team to support mergers and acquisitions including tax due diligence, identifying risks and opportunities, structuring, and integration.
Monitor global tax policy changes, identify risks and opportunities, model potential impacts, communicate with key stakeholders, and partner with business lines to implement strategies to mitigate risks.
Partner across the U.S. Bank tax team to provide knowledge sharing, training, and share best practices.
Review transaction documents and agreements, coordinating with internal stakeholders and outside counsel as needed.
Develop and manage relationships with external advisors, as necessary.
Provide support for tax planning, compliance, and other special projects and initiatives as needed.
Preferred Skills
12+ years of relevant experience in corporate tax with a focus on planning and strategic support
CPA and/or MBT
Strong knowledge of U.S. tax laws and regulations
Strong tax technical skills including the ability to analyze and calculate the tax consequences of proposed transactions and legislative changes for use in financial modeling.
Working knowledge of ASC 740 and ability to partner with tax accounting to ensure transactions are properly recorded.
Strong strategic thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to effectively collaborate across the various groups within the business organization including legal, accounting, treasury, finance, operations, etc.
General understanding of international tax laws and regulations.
Experience working with and managing relations with external advisors.
Ability to manage multiple priorities.
Location Requirements
This role requires working from a U.S. Bank location three (3) or more days per week.
If there’s anything we can do to accommodate a disability during any portion of the application or hiring process, please refer to our disability accommodations for applicants.
Benefits:
Our approach to benefits and total rewards considers our team members’ whole selves and what may be needed to thrive in and outside work. That's why our benefits are designed to help you and your family boost your health, protect your financial security and give you peace of mind. Our benefits include the following:
Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)
Basic term and optional term life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability
Pregnancy disability and parental leave
401(k) and employer-funded retirement plan
Paid vacation (from two to five weeks depending on salary grade and tenure)
Up to 11 paid holiday opportunities
Adoption assistance
Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 80 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law
Review our full benefits available by employment status here.
U.S. Bank is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, and other factors protected under applicable law.
E-Verify
U.S. Bank participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program in all facilities located in the United States and certain U.S. territories. The E-Verify program is an Internet-based employment eligibility verification system operated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
The salary range reflects figures based on the primary location, which is listed first. The actual range for the role may differ based on the location of the role. In addition to salary, U.S. Bank offers a comprehensive benefits package, including incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase 401(k) contribution and pension (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). Pay Range: $149,515.00 - $175,900.00U.S. Bank will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment. U.S. Bank conducts background checks consistent with applicable local laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act as well as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. U.S. Bank is subject to, and conducts background checks consistent with the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (FDIA). In addition, certain positions may also be subject to the requirements of FINRA, NMLS registration, Reg Z, Reg G, OFAC, the NFA, the FCPA, the Bank Secrecy Act, the SAFE Act, and/or federal guidelines applicable to an agreement, such as those related to ethics, safety, or operational procedures.
Applicants must be able to comply with U.S. Bank policies and procedures including the Code of Ethics and Business Conduct and related workplace conduct and safety policies.
Posting may be closed earlier due to high volume of applicants.
At U.S. Bank, we’re on a journey to do our best. Helping the customers and businesses we serve to make better and smarter financial decisions and enabling the communities we support to grow and succeed. We believe it takes all of us to bring our shared ambition to life, and each person is unique in their potential. A career with U.S. Bank gives you a wide, ever-growing range of opportunities to discover what makes you thrive at every stage of your career. Try new things, learn new skills and discover what you excel at—all from Day One.
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced tax professional to serve as a key member of U.S. Bank’s Corporate Tax organization. This leader will be responsible for providing tax technical and risk mitigation support for tax planning and strategic business initiatives including monitoring legislative and regulatory changes. This individual will work with senior tax leaders to provide support and analysis for mergers and acquisitions. Additionally, they will collaborate broadly across Corporate Tax, Business Line Finance, Controller’s Group, and support functions at U.S. Bank.
Responsibilities
Serve as a tax technical resource for Corporate Tax, supporting tax reporting, compliance, planning, and strategic business initiatives.
Collaborate with the SVP Tax Planning and cross-functional teams (including Treasury, Legal, Accounting, Finance, etc.) to understand and evaluate strategies, assess tax implications, and identify opportunities to create value and manage risks.
Work closely with the EVP Corporate Tax, SVP Tax Planning and Corporate Development team to support mergers and acquisitions including tax due diligence, identifying risks and opportunities, structuring, and integration.
Monitor global tax policy changes, identify risks and opportunities, model potential impacts, communicate with key stakeholders, and partner with business lines to implement strategies to mitigate risks.
Partner across the U.S. Bank tax team to provide knowledge sharing, training, and share best practices.
Review transaction documents and agreements, coordinating with internal stakeholders and outside counsel as needed.
Develop and manage relationships with external advisors, as necessary.
Provide support for tax planning, compliance, and other special projects and initiatives as needed.
Preferred Skills
12+ years of relevant experience in corporate tax with a focus on planning and strategic support
CPA and/or MBT
Strong knowledge of U.S. tax laws and regulations
Strong tax technical skills including the ability to analyze and calculate the tax consequences of proposed transactions and legislative changes for use in financial modeling.
Working knowledge of ASC 740 and ability to partner with tax accounting to ensure transactions are properly recorded.
Strong strategic thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to effectively collaborate across the various groups within the business organization including legal, accounting, treasury, finance, operations, etc.
General understanding of international tax laws and regulations.
Experience working with and managing relations with external advisors.
Ability to manage multiple priorities.
Location Requirements
This role requires working from a U.S. Bank location three (3) or more days per week.
If there’s anything we can do to accommodate a disability during any portion of the application or hiring process, please refer to our disability accommodations for applicants.
Benefits:
Our approach to benefits and total rewards considers our team members’ whole selves and what may be needed to thrive in and outside work. That's why our benefits are designed to help you and your family boost your health, protect your financial security and give you peace of mind. Our benefits include the following:
Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)
Basic term and optional term life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability
Pregnancy disability and parental leave
401(k) and employer-funded retirement plan
Paid vacation (from two to five weeks depending on salary grade and tenure)
Up to 11 paid holiday opportunities
Adoption assistance
Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 80 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law
Review our full benefits available by employment status here.
U.S. Bank is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, and other factors protected under applicable law.
E-Verify
U.S. Bank participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program in all facilities located in the United States and certain U.S. territories. The E-Verify program is an Internet-based employment eligibility verification system operated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
The salary range reflects figures based on the primary location, which is listed first. The actual range for the role may differ based on the location of the role. In addition to salary, U.S. Bank offers a comprehensive benefits package, including incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase 401(k) contribution and pension (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). Pay Range: $149,515.00 - $175,900.00U.S. Bank will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment. U.S. Bank conducts background checks consistent with applicable local laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act as well as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. U.S. Bank is subject to, and conducts background checks consistent with the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (FDIA). In addition, certain positions may also be subject to the requirements of FINRA, NMLS registration, Reg Z, Reg G, OFAC, the NFA, the FCPA, the Bank Secrecy Act, the SAFE Act, and/or federal guidelines applicable to an agreement, such as those related to ethics, safety, or operational procedures.
Applicants must be able to comply with U.S. Bank policies and procedures including the Code of Ethics and Business Conduct and related workplace conduct and safety policies.
Posting may be closed earlier due to high volume of applicants.
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Who's Hiring
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- Accounting & Auditing
- Food & Beverage
- Staffing & Recruiting
- Investment & Asset Management
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Minnesota Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in tax senior associate jobs across Minnesota.
- Active CPA license issued or recognized by the Minnesota Board of Accountancy
- Bachelor's or master's degree in accounting, taxation, or a closely related field
- Two to four years of public accounting or corporate tax experience
- Proficiency with tax compliance software such as GoSystem Tax or Thomson Reuters ONESOURCE
- Working knowledge of federal and Minnesota state tax codes and filing requirements
- Strong written communication skills for client-facing deliverables and internal reporting
Tax Senior Associate Jobs in Minnesota: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a tax senior associate in Minnesota?
Earning an active CPA license through the Minnesota Board of Accountancy is the standard credential for this role. Candidates typically complete a bachelor's or master's degree in accounting, pass all four sections of the Uniform CPA Examination, and satisfy Minnesota's experience requirement under a licensed supervisor. From there, two to four years in a public accounting firm or corporate tax department, focused on compliance or advisory work, positions a candidate for the senior associate level.
How much do tax senior associates make in Minnesota?
Tax senior associates in Minnesota earn a median of about $81,600 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $58,280 for the lowest 10% to over $138,960 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire tax senior associates in Minnesota?
Companies currently hiring tax senior associates in Minnesota include BDO, KPMG, and CohnReznick, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Minnesota's deep concentration of Fortune 500 headquarters and regional public accounting offices keeps demand at the senior associate level consistently active throughout the year.
Which Minnesota cities have the most tax senior associate jobs?
Minneapolis, Plymouth, and Hopkins hold the most tax senior associate openings in Minnesota. The Twin Cities metro anchors the market, driven by a high density of corporate headquarters, regional Big Four offices, and large financial institutions, while Rochester's medical and professional services sector and Duluth's growing commercial base support additional hiring outside the core metro.
Are there remote tax senior associate jobs in Minnesota?
Yes, and more than most fields. About 67% of tax senior associate openings tied to Minnesota are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting the desk-based and analytical nature of the work. Compliance preparation, research, and client advisory tasks translate well to remote arrangements, while roles requiring frequent in-person client contact or team review sessions are more likely to be hybrid.
How can I get hired as a tax senior associate in Minnesota with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through an associate or staff tax role at a public accounting firm, where firms such as Deloitte, Grant Thornton, and regional practices like Boulay and CliftonLarsonAllen run structured new-graduate programs in the Twin Cities. Starting as a tax associate or staff accountant and rotating through compliance and advisory engagements over two to three years builds the foundation senior associate roles require. Completing the CPA exam while working, even before full licensure, signals commitment and accelerates promotion timelines in most Minnesota firms.
Where can I find and apply to tax senior associate jobs in Minnesota?
You can find and apply to tax senior associate jobs in Minnesota on Migrate Mate, which lists current Minnesota openings. Search the available roles, find positions that fit your background and location, and apply directly to the ones that match.
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