Rebecca Paulsen
VP - Senior State Tax Director
U.S. Bank, NA
Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
Large regional financial services organization
Professional Summary
Rebecca is an experienced tax executive who has worked in both public accounting and industry positions for over 25 years. She has worked with “The Big Four”, owned her own firm, been a partner in a small accounting firm, and worked for both large and small financial institutions during that time. Her strengths are in the area of state tax policy and planning, but she has an extensive background in tax compliance and federal taxation as well. Rebecca is highly respected as an expert in the State and Local tax arena, both locally and nationally, and she is a frequent contributor to the tax policy debate.
Rebecca has been the State and Local Planning Director for U.S. Bank for nearly 14 years, and currently holds the title of Vice President. In her role with the bank, she is responsible for coordinating with many different areas of the company, to assure compliance with the myriad of state and local tax requirements of a very large, multinational company, and to minimize tax liability and risk wherever possible.
In addition to her career in tax, Rebecca has served on a number of boards of directors for various non profits. She is a frequent speaker at COST conferences and seminars, and has authored tax policy articles for local publications.
Rebecca has been the State and Local Planning Director for U.S. Bank for nearly 14 years, and currently holds the title of Vice President. In her role with the bank, she is responsible for coordinating with many different areas of the company, to assure compliance with the myriad of state and local tax requirements of a very large, multinational company, and to minimize tax liability and risk wherever possible.
In addition to her career in tax, Rebecca has served on a number of boards of directors for various non profits. She is a frequent speaker at COST conferences and seminars, and has authored tax policy articles for local publications.
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Languages
- English
Industry Experience
- Banking
Interests/Hobbies
- Hockey
- Soccer
- Reading
Birthday
November 20Social Media
Experience
U.S. Bank, NA
Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA 55402
Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA 55402
VP - Senior State Tax Director
Large regional financial services organization
2003 - Present
State tax planning and policy management. Senior level review for top 30 returns. Management of tax credits and incentives. Management of SALT UTP schedules and process. Liaison to Government Relations and Legal department.
Education
MBA, Taxation 1990
University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame, Indiana, United States
Full scholarship awarded by Deloitte and Touche.
Professional Certifications
CPA
1991
Active
Associations and Societies
- AICPA
- MNCPAs
- Council on State Taxation (Board Member)
- Financial Institutions State Tax