COMMON PURPOSE, UNCOMMON OPPORTUNITY

Everyone at Visa works with one goal in mind making sure that Visa is the best way to pay and be paid, for everyone everywhere. This is our global vision and the common purpose that unites the entire Visa team.  As a global payments technology company, tech is at the heart of what we do. Our VisaNet network is capable of handling over 65,000 transaction messages per second for people and businesses around the world, enabling them to use digital currency instead of cash and cheques.  We are also global advocates for financial inclusion, working with partners around the world to help those who lack access to financial services join the global economy.  Visa's sponsorships, including the Olympics and FIFA, World Cup, celebrate teamwork, diversity, and excellence throughout the world. If you have a passion to make a difference in the lives of people around the world, Visa offers an uncommon opportunity to build a strong, thriving career. Visa is fueled by our team of talented employees who continuously raise the bar on delivering the convenience and security of digital currency to people all over the world. Join our team and find out how Visa is everywhere you want to be.

COMPANY PROFILE

Visa Inc. (“Visa”) is the world’s largest global payments technology company and connects consumers, businesses, financial institutions and governments in more than 190 countries and territories to fast, secure and reliable electronic payments. Our global headquarters is located in San Francisco, California. Visa is a Dow 30 company with the revenue in excess of $18 billion and has enjoyed rapid growth since our IPO in 2008.  We have benefitted from our innovation and the worldwide secular migration from cash and checks to electronic payments.

The Visa Global Tax team comprises a diverse group of over 40 highly-skilled professionals located in Foster City, California, Miami, London and Singapore, and enjoys substantial visibility and support from Visa’s executives. 

Canada is a significant segment of Visa’s global business and presents an exciting mix of growth opportunities and challenges.  The International Tax Director, Canada is the lead tax advisor to Canadian executives, and will be based in Toronto.  The role will report to the VP of International Tax for the US/Canada/LAC region located in Foster City, as well as to the CFO of Visa Canada located in Toronto.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as lead tax advisor to our management team in Canada, responsible for supporting the team on all tax aspects of Canadian business, including

• • Advising on the Canadian indirect tax and general corporate tax consequences of business initiatives as well as ongoing operations

  • Advising the local management team on the impact of ongoing Canadian and relevant global tax developments to our business activities and financial results in Canada

  • Identifying, planning and implementing tax projects for Canada

  • Supporting the Global Tax team on the Canadian tax impact of various corporate restructurings and other tax initiatives

  • Supporting HQ management with analysis and advice regarding the Canadian subsidiary contribution to our effective tax rate and tax forecasts

  • Supporting transfer pricing planning and implementation for Canada

  • Oversee outsourced tax compliance activities for Canada

  • Oversee preparation of Canadian tax provision and forecasts  

  • Managing Canadian tax audits

  • Work with the treasury and others on cash repatriation, advise and execute the local planning related to dividend payments and other financing options

  • Working with the global indirect tax team on projects in other regions of the world

  • Time permitting, the role may also be involved in US and LAC region tax planning

• Lead and manage the development and analysis of tax considerations across all functions at Visa as related to Canadian tax implications, including executives in business development, legal, financial
  planning and analysis, accounting, treasury, and HR.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• At least 8 years of progressive responsibility and leadership in Canadian taxation at a Big 4 public accounting firm, nationally recognized accounting or law firm, or tax department of a major multinational or equivalent corporation

• Strong background and practical experience in Canadian corporate income tax and indirect tax, including experience with GST/HST/QST

• Accounting certification (CPA) and/or legal degree

• Knowledge/experience of indirect taxation principles in other world regions is desirable

• Demonstrated skills in

  • Ability to work with ambiguous sets of facts and with minimal supervision

  • Ability to work with multiple deadlines

  • Technical tax research and analysis

  • Clear and concise written communications

  • Oral presentations

  • Project management

  • Basic quantitative analysis

  • Managing external advisors

  • Ability to cultivate relationships and build consensus among diverse internal and external parties

• Established network of relevant and knowledgeable international tax advisors

• Enthusiastic, motivated and adaptable, assertive, intellectually curious, enjoys working in a fast paced and exciting collaborative environment

• Willingness to travel to Foster City and other global locations