Chris Watford

About Chris Watford

Experienced Senior Vice President Tax with a demonstrated history of working in the banking industry. Skilled in Tax Accounting, Income Tax, Management, Tax Research, and Auditing. Strong accounting professional with a MACC focused in Tax from University of Florida.

Experience

1. Director of Tax Research and Planning

   Fifth Third Bank

   May 2015 — Present · Cincinnati, OH, US

   Overall responsibility for tax research and planning projects- Manage the implementation of tax planning initiatives- Directs and performs the analysis of alternative filing positions- Performs research of the technical tax issues and provides guidance on the correct interpretation of the most difficult tax provisions- Supervises the maintenance of earnings and profits and reviews proposed dividends for possible negative tax impacts- Monitors and analyzes tax legislative developments and makes recommendations for response. Responsible for working with industry groups to secure best outcome possible- Provides guidance for required FIN 48 liabilities including the calculation of those liabilities and monitoring and documentation of statutes- Overall responsibility for the tax impact of acquisitions including due diligence, entity design and corporate structuring alternatives-Manages staffing including performance plans and salary administration- Provide ongoing guidance to business units- Develops strong relationships with all levels of management- Overall responsibility for the identification and implementation of proactive tax planning initiatives

Education

• University of Florida

  MACC, Tax

Skills

• Tax
• Corporate Tax
• Hyperion Enterprise
• Tax Accounting
• Banking
• Tax Preparation
• International Tax
• Fin 48
• Financial Analysis
• Internal Controls
• Sarbanes-Oxley Act
• Process Improvement
• Accounting
• Gaap
• Finance
• Financial Reporting
• Cash Management
• Income Tax
• Auditing
• Due Diligence
• Management
• Tax Research