Director – Tax Technology and Special Projects

  • Full-time
  • Job Family Group: Finance

Company Description

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 processes over 13,000 transactions per second for people and businesses around the world, enabling them to use digital currency instead of cash and checks. 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.

“Visa will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of Article 49 of the San Francisco Police Code.”

Job Description

Role Description:

This role will deliver technology solutions in various tax areas, lead the implementation and upgrade of tax technology products.  This role will also lead, execute and manage special projects in the Global Tax Department.

Key responsibilities:

• Proactively identify and implement technological solutions in various tax functions, for domestic and international income and non-income taxes

• Proactively identify tax process automation and improvement opportunities, evaluate technology options, and provide recommendations to Tax Management

• Partner with members of the tax teams to create and maintain tax analysis models

• Partner with members of the tax teams to assess requirements, define scope, create estimates, negotiate with vendors/service providers, and produce documentation for funding approvals

• Partner with Controllership, IT, and Financial Systems Departments in the implementation and integration of tax technology products

• Actively monitor the progress of technology vendors and service providers to ensure the delivery of accurate products within the preset time frames

• Perform special project planning and scheduling, actively manage tasks and coordinate project resources to meet objective and timelines

• Lead boldly and utilize hard and soft skills to influence participants of all levels towards the common goal

 

Qualifications

- At least 5 years of experience in a similar role in a public accounting firm, a consulting firm, or in a corporate tax department
- Bachelor Degree or above in business administration, computer science, or equivalent
- Proficient in implementing and maintaining tax technology products, such as One Source tax products for tax return preparation, tax accounting, state apportionment etc.
- Conversant in Financial and Accounting Systems, such as Oracle, Hyperion, WebQuery, OBIEE, Ariba, Concur
- Proven ability to identify tax process automation opportunities, and provide technology solutions
- Knowledgeable in general corporate tax framework and ASC740 income tax accounting
- Strong financial modeling and analytical skills
- A strong leader and a good listener who works well with people in a team environment
- Self-motivated, proactive, energetic individual, able to work well independently and in a team
- Strong negotiation and problem solving skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills with both tax and non-tax audience
- Proven ability to handle competing deadlines in a high pressure environment
- Good organizational and project management skills
- Experienced in providing training to various levels of tax professionals
 

Additional Information

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