Vice President, Global Tax Operations - Fiserv
Milwaukee, WI
About the Job
Calling all innovators – find your future at Fiserv.
We’re Fiserv, a global leader in Fintech and payments, and we move money and information in a way that moves the world. We connect financial institutions, corporations, merchants, and consumers to one another millions of times a day – quickly, reliably, and securely. Any time you swipe your credit card, pay through a mobile app, or withdraw money from the bank, we’re involved. If you want to make an impact on a global scale, come make a difference at Fiserv.
Job Title
Vice President, Global Tax Operations
What does a successful Vice President, Global Tax Operations at Fiserv do?
The Vice President, Global Tax Operations will oversee the company’s compliance and reporting tax function, ensuring compliance with tax regulations while working to minimize tax liabilities and maximize after-tax profits. You will oversee and manage the preparation of the Company’s quarterly global effective tax rate, deferred taxes, and taxes payable calculations in accordance with ASC 740 guidelines. You will oversee and manage the US federal and state income tax compliance process. You will be asked to be the lead change agent to drive efficiencies through leveraging technology, organizational design, budgeting to help the Global tax function operate as effectively as possible and achieve its objectives.
What you will do:
+ Manage the accurate preparation of the annual and quarterly income tax provisions for Fiserv and its subsidiaries (under ASC 740), as well as quarterly tax entries, reconciliations, related tax disclosures, and tax projections. This includes reconciling deferred tax and taxes payable balances.
+ Lead and coordinate all interactions and communications with the IRS to resolve any matters that arise for the company including controversy matters. This would include oversight of Uncertain Tax Positions (UTP) analysis and ensure they are appropriately disclosed on the financial statements, tax footnotes and all tax return compliance.
+ Manage and support local country finance and tax controllers in executing income tax provision calculations including currency impacts and correlated reporting for US federal income tax compliance.
+ Research tax law changes, regulations, rulings, etc. which might affect Fiserv and Subsidiaries and as well as monitor/analyze tax regulatory developments and tax law changes impacting tax reporting and compliance and communicate impact to key stakeholders.
+ Own the development and execution of operational policies and procedures, governance structure, and performance metrics for the global tax function.
+ Operate as Chief of Staff for the Global Tax function. Act as a culture carrier and strategic leader in hiring, people management, staff development, performance evaluations and building a world class high value collaborative function. Key interactions with senior internal/external stakeholders to unlock value and minimize risk and allow the business to achieve its potential. Key advisor to SVP of Tax.
+ Provide technical analysis and guidance to stakeholders on income tax accounting and compliance implications of federal and state tax legislation and accounting developments to enable the business.
+ Closely work and engage with strategic external resources to assist Fiserv Tax to understand market dynamics and opportunities available to drive value for Fiserv.
What you will need to have:
+ Bachelor’s degree in accounting with a CPA designation or master’s degree in Tax
+ 12+ years of professional tax experience
+ 5+ years proven supervisory/people leadership experience
+ Comprehensive knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, federal, state, and foreign income tax law in addition to an understanding and statutory Accounting Principles
What would be great to have:
+ Familiarity with Thomson Reuters ONESOURCE Tax software
+ Process and technology focused experience
+ Experience with a "Big Four" accounting firm preferred
This role is not eligible to be performed in Colorado, California, District of Columbia, Hawaii, Maryland, New York, Nevada, Rhode Island or Washington.
_Please note that salary ranges provided for this role on external job boards are salary estimates made by outside parties and may not be accurate._
Thank you for considering employment with Fiserv. Please:
+ Apply using your legal name
+ Complete the step-by-step profile and attach your resume (either is acceptable, both are preferable).
What you should know about us:
Fiserv is a global leader in payments and financial technology with more than 40,000 associates proudly serving clients in more than 100 countries. As one of Fortune _®_ magazine's "World's Most Admired Companies™" 9 of the last 10 years, one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies, and a top scorer on Bloomberg’s Gender-Equality Index, we are committed to innovation and excellence.
Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:
Fiserv is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we welcome and encourage diversity in our workforce that reflects our world. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by law.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Warning about fake job posts:
Please be aware of fraudulent job postings that are not affiliated with Fiserv. Fraudulent job postings may be used by cyber criminals to target your personally identifiable information and/or to steal money or financial information.
Any communications from a Fiserv representative will come from a legitimate business email address. We will not hire through text message, social media, or email alone, and any interviews will be conducted in person or through a secure video call. We won’t ask you for sensitive information nor will we ask you to pay anything during the hiring process. We also won’t send you a check to cash on Fiserv’s behalf.
If you see suspicious activity or believe that you have been the victim of a job posting scam, you should report it to your local FBI field office or to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center.
We’re Fiserv, a global leader in Fintech and payments, and we move money and information in a way that moves the world. We connect financial institutions, corporations, merchants, and consumers to one another millions of times a day – quickly, reliably, and securely. Any time you swipe your credit card, pay through a mobile app, or withdraw money from the bank, we’re involved. If you want to make an impact on a global scale, come make a difference at Fiserv.
Job Title
Vice President, Global Tax Operations
What does a successful Vice President, Global Tax Operations at Fiserv do?
The Vice President, Global Tax Operations will oversee the company’s compliance and reporting tax function, ensuring compliance with tax regulations while working to minimize tax liabilities and maximize after-tax profits. You will oversee and manage the preparation of the Company’s quarterly global effective tax rate, deferred taxes, and taxes payable calculations in accordance with ASC 740 guidelines. You will oversee and manage the US federal and state income tax compliance process. You will be asked to be the lead change agent to drive efficiencies through leveraging technology, organizational design, budgeting to help the Global tax function operate as effectively as possible and achieve its objectives.
What you will do:
+ Manage the accurate preparation of the annual and quarterly income tax provisions for Fiserv and its subsidiaries (under ASC 740), as well as quarterly tax entries, reconciliations, related tax disclosures, and tax projections. This includes reconciling deferred tax and taxes payable balances.
+ Lead and coordinate all interactions and communications with the IRS to resolve any matters that arise for the company including controversy matters. This would include oversight of Uncertain Tax Positions (UTP) analysis and ensure they are appropriately disclosed on the financial statements, tax footnotes and all tax return compliance.
+ Manage and support local country finance and tax controllers in executing income tax provision calculations including currency impacts and correlated reporting for US federal income tax compliance.
+ Research tax law changes, regulations, rulings, etc. which might affect Fiserv and Subsidiaries and as well as monitor/analyze tax regulatory developments and tax law changes impacting tax reporting and compliance and communicate impact to key stakeholders.
+ Own the development and execution of operational policies and procedures, governance structure, and performance metrics for the global tax function.
+ Operate as Chief of Staff for the Global Tax function. Act as a culture carrier and strategic leader in hiring, people management, staff development, performance evaluations and building a world class high value collaborative function. Key interactions with senior internal/external stakeholders to unlock value and minimize risk and allow the business to achieve its potential. Key advisor to SVP of Tax.
+ Provide technical analysis and guidance to stakeholders on income tax accounting and compliance implications of federal and state tax legislation and accounting developments to enable the business.
+ Closely work and engage with strategic external resources to assist Fiserv Tax to understand market dynamics and opportunities available to drive value for Fiserv.
What you will need to have:
+ Bachelor’s degree in accounting with a CPA designation or master’s degree in Tax
+ 12+ years of professional tax experience
+ 5+ years proven supervisory/people leadership experience
+ Comprehensive knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, federal, state, and foreign income tax law in addition to an understanding and statutory Accounting Principles
What would be great to have:
+ Familiarity with Thomson Reuters ONESOURCE Tax software
+ Process and technology focused experience
+ Experience with a "Big Four" accounting firm preferred
This role is not eligible to be performed in Colorado, California, District of Columbia, Hawaii, Maryland, New York, Nevada, Rhode Island or Washington.
_Please note that salary ranges provided for this role on external job boards are salary estimates made by outside parties and may not be accurate._
Thank you for considering employment with Fiserv. Please:
+ Apply using your legal name
+ Complete the step-by-step profile and attach your resume (either is acceptable, both are preferable).
What you should know about us:
Fiserv is a global leader in payments and financial technology with more than 40,000 associates proudly serving clients in more than 100 countries. As one of Fortune _®_ magazine's "World's Most Admired Companies™" 9 of the last 10 years, one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies, and a top scorer on Bloomberg’s Gender-Equality Index, we are committed to innovation and excellence.
Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:
Fiserv is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we welcome and encourage diversity in our workforce that reflects our world. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by law.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Warning about fake job posts:
Please be aware of fraudulent job postings that are not affiliated with Fiserv. Fraudulent job postings may be used by cyber criminals to target your personally identifiable information and/or to steal money or financial information.
Any communications from a Fiserv representative will come from a legitimate business email address. We will not hire through text message, social media, or email alone, and any interviews will be conducted in person or through a secure video call. We won’t ask you for sensitive information nor will we ask you to pay anything during the hiring process. We also won’t send you a check to cash on Fiserv’s behalf.
If you see suspicious activity or believe that you have been the victim of a job posting scam, you should report it to your local FBI field office or to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center.
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