Sr. Tax Manager

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The tax senior manager will be primarily responsible for managing state tax compliance while driving process improvements through the use of technology. The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of tax laws and regulations, excellent analytical skills and a passion for leveraging technology to enhance efficiency in tax processes. This role will play a critical part in optimizing our tax operations and ensuring compliance through innovative solutions.

Essential Functions:

• Lead the preparation and review of state and local income/franchise and indirect tax returns ensuring compliance with tax laws and regulations.
• Assist Federal team with preparation of federal return, estimates, and forecasts.
• Develop and implement strategies to standardized compliance processes and procedures.
• Oversee the data imports and extracts within OneSource, optimizing its functionality to ensure maximum operational efficiency.
• Oversee the preparation and review of SALT forecasts and payments for estimates and extensions.
• Monitor changes in tax laws and regulations and advise on the impact to Visa.
• Lead initiatives to automate and streamline preparation and review of work papers, including state apportionment factors and common state adjustments for multiple states and entities, using Alteryx, Power Query or other tools.
• Provide Power BI dashboard support for tax reporting and modeling as well as credit and incentive tracking.
• Collaborate with team members and cross functional stakeholders to align and integrate tax technology solutions and achieve organizational goals.
• Supervise members of the tax team and provide career mentorship.
• Lead or participate in special projects.

This is a hybrid position based inFoster City, CA. Expectation of days in office will be confirmed by your hiring manager.

Basic Qualifications

• 8 or more years of relevant work experience with a Bachelor Degree or at least 5 years of experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD) or 2 years of work experience with a PhD

Preferred Qualifications

• 9 or more years of relevant work experience with a Bachelor Degree or at least 5 years of experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD) or 2 years of work experience with a PhD
• Proficient in tax technical, analytical, and critical thinking skills to apply key tax laws and regulations to business situations.
• Proven expertise in enhancing processes and implementing technology in tax functions.
• Proficiency in tax software and technology solutions (e.g., OneSource, Alteryx, Power Query, and Power BI).
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and project management skills with experience.
• Strong team player that collaborates well with others to solve problems and actively incorporates input from various sources.
• Previous experience managing teams.
• Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment, with the expectation of increasing responsibility and scope over time as proficiency in the position develops.

Work Hours: Varies upon the needs of the department.

Travel Requirements: This position requires travel5-10% of the time.

Mental/Physical Requirements: This position will be performed in an office setting. The position will require the incumbent to sit and stand at a desk, communicate in person and by telephone, frequently operate standard office equipment, such as telephones and computers.

Visa is an EEO Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.

Visa will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable local law, including the requirements of Article 49 of the San Francisco Police Code.

U.S. APPLICANTS ONLY: The estimated salary range for a new hire into this position is 142,200.00 to 206,350.00 USD per year, which may include potential sales incentive payments (if applicable). Salary may vary depending on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location. In addition, this position may be eligible for bonus and equity. Visa has a comprehensive benefits package for which this position may be eligible that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401 (k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness Program.