Senior Director, Federal Tax
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Job Location:
Foster, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
18 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Visa is seeking a strategic and experienced Senior Director of Federal Tax to lead the U.S. federal tax function reporting to the Vice President of North America Tax Operations. This executive role is responsible for advancing Visas financial strategy through optimized tax planning compliance excellence and risk mitigation. The Senior Director will provide strategic direction ensure regulatory compliance and drive initiatives that enhance shareholder value. The role requires collaboration across the enterprise influencing cross-functional stakeholders and delivering results in a dynamic global environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Architect and execute federal tax strategies aligned with Visas long-term business objectives and sustainable ETR optimization.
- Monitor and interpret evolving federal tax legislation providing proactive guidance to executive leadership.
- Oversee the preparation review and timely filing of all U.S. federal tax returns and disclosures.
- Ensure full compliance with IRS regulations and maintain a robust control environment for audit readiness.
- Support federal tax audit strategy manage IRS examinations and defend tax positions.
- Provide executive-level transparency into tax risks exposures and resolution strategies.
- Partner with Provision Transfer Pricing M&A Planning and U.S. International Tax teams for aligned strategies and efficient compliance.
- Drive operational excellence by streamlining workflows and enhancing cross-functional coordination.
- Collaborate with Finance Legal Government Relations and other stakeholders to integrate federal tax strategy into broader corporate initiatives.
- Advise senior executives on federal tax implications of strategic decisions transactions and policy developments.
- Lead and inspire a high-performing federal tax team setting clear goals and fostering a culture of accountability inclusion and continuous improvement.
- Champion the adoption of tax technology and data analytics to enhance reporting accuracy and compliance efficiency.
- Deliver regular updates to executive leadership on federal tax performance risks and opportunities.
- Translate complex tax matters into actionable insights for decision-makers and escalate critical issues as needed.
This is a hybrid position. Expectation of days in the office will be confirmed by your Hiring Manager.
Qualifications :
Basic Qualifications
12 or more years of work experience with a Bachelors Degree or at least 10 years of work experience with an Advanced degree (e.g. Masters/MBA /JD/MD) or a minimum of 5 years of work experience with a PhD
Preferred Qualifications
15 or more years of experience with a Bachelors Degree or 12 years of experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters MBA JD or MD) PhD with 9 years of experience
CPA or JD preferred; deep expertise in federal tax law and regulatory frameworks.
Proven track record of strategic leadership and cross-functional influence.
Strong analytical and communication skills with the ability to simplify complexity and drive alignment.
Demonstrated success in leading high-performing teams and fostering inclusive results-driven cultures.
Experience with tax technology and data analytics is highly desirable.
Additional Information :
Work Hours: Varies upon the needs of the department.
Travel Requirements: This position requires travel 5-10% 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 210900.00 to 329500.00 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 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.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Key Skills
- Tax Experience
- Accounting Software
- GAAP
- QuickBooks
- Accounting
- Sage
- Account Reconciliation
- Analysis Skills
- Research Experience
- SOX
- Microsoft Excel
- Financial Analysis
About Company
Visa (NYSE: V) is a world leader in digital payments, facilitating transactions between consumers, merchants, financial institutions and government entities across more than 200 countries and territories. Our purpose is to uplift everyone, everywhere by being the best way to pay and b ... View more
