Senior Tax Analyst
Visa is a world leader in payments technology, facilitating transactions between consumers, merchants, financial institutions and government entities across more than 200 countries and territories. We are dedicated to uplifting everyone, everywhere by being the best way to pay and be paid. At Visa, you'll have the opportunity to create impact at scale—tackling meaningful challenges, growing your skills, and seeing your contributions impact lives around the world.
About the role
Visa Corporate Tax has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Tax Analyst to join our dynamic team of tax professionals. Reporting to the Director of State Compliance, you will be primarily responsible for income and franchise, property, sales and use, and other indirect tax compliance. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of tax technical data analytics, excellent project management and communication skills, and the ability to partner effectively across business functions.
This role is hybrid and based in our Foster City, CA office location.
Responsibilities
- Preparation of proforma federal returns and detailed supporting workpapers
- Preparation of state and local income/franchise tax returns
- Calculation of state apportionment factors for multiple states and entities
- Calculation of federal and state estimated tax payments and extensions
- Assist with quarterly federal and state income tax forecasts and cash flow analyses
- Coordinate with outside service providers on preparation of indirect tax returns
- Coordinate with Legal Department on filing of all business licenses
- Perform federal and state tax research and draft memos supporting conclusions
- Assist with providing supporting data for quarterly and annual tax provisions
- Monitor federal and state legislative changes to evaluate and quantify the impacts to Visa
- Review and respond to notices from tax authorities
- Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiencies
- Assist with special projects as needed
Requirements
- 5 or more years of relevant work experience with a Bachelor’s Degree or at least 2 years of work experience with an Advanced degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD) or 0 years of work experience with a PhD
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or directly related field
- 5 or more years of progressive tax experience with a Big 4 accounting firm and/or a large corporate tax department
- CPA and/or Master’s Degree in Taxation
- Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Excel, Oracle, and OneSource
- Proficiency with automation tools such as Alteryx, Power Query, and Power BI
- Strong communication skills, both written and oral, to clearly communicate complex tax and accounting issues
- Excellent tax research skills and attention to detail
- Self-motivated, can act independently and take ownership of assigned areas while also demonstrating strong interpersonal, team, and partnering skills
- Proven ability to handle competing deadlines, identify automation opportunities, and provide technology solutions
- Success building and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external business partners
- Digital fluency, including the ability to work with emerging technologies such as Generative AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot)
Preferred Qualifications
- 6 or more years of work experience with a Bachelor’s Degree or 4 or more years of relevant experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD) or up to 3 years of relevant experience with a PhD
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness Program
Pay
The estimated salary range for this position is $129,200.00 to $206,700.00 USD per year, which may include potential sales incentive payments (if applicable). This position may also be eligible for bonus and equity.
Schedule
- Hybrid position based in Foster City, CA
- Work hours vary upon the needs of the department
- Travel required 5-10% of the time