Visa
Sr. Director, Global Indirect Tax
US - Foster City, CA · Director
Sponsorship not specified$218k-$382kDetected 2 days ago
Data AnalysisStakeholder ManagementAccountingM&ATaxProcess ImprovementLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationAdaptabilityInternal Audit
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About the role
- Will also review M&A and global client deal contracts.
- Monitor and assess global indirect tax developments, including VAT, GST, sales and use tax, digital services taxes, e-invoicing, and other emerging transaction tax regimes.
- Provide strategic guidance on indirect tax implications of new products, commercial structures, market entries, and strategic initiatives.
Responsibilities
- The Visa Global Tax Team is seeking a hands-on indirect tax professional to help build and scale Visa's global indirect tax function.
- As Visa continues to expand its products and commercial offerings, this person will own critical elements of our International and US indirect tax advice and operations, including VAT/GST and US S&U tax.
- Drive process improvements and automation initiatives to enhance compliance effectiveness and scalability.
- Partner with Accounting and Finance teams to ensure proper indirect tax accounting and reporting.
- Support commercial, legal, and finance teams during contract reviews and structuring discussions.
- Develop and execute Visa's global indirect tax strategy, aligning tax objectives with broader business priorities.
- Collaborate with regional stakeholders to address local indirect tax requirements while maintaining global consistency.
- Develop strategies to mitigate risk and support business continuity in an evolving regulatory environment.
- Build organizational capability and ensure appropriate succession planning and talent development.
Requirements
- 12 or more years of work experience with a Bachelor's 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
- Deep technical expertise combined with strong commercial judgment and the ability to translate complex tax requirements into practical business solutions.
- Proven success advising senior leaders on the tax implications of new products, commercial structures, M&A transactions, digital services, and cross-border business models.
- Strong understanding of indirect tax compliance, reporting, audits, controversy management, and governance across multiple jurisdictions.
- Experience leading complex cross-functional initiatives and driving results in a highly matrixed global organization.
- Outstanding communication skills, with the ability to distill complex technical matters into clear, actionable guidance for non-tax audiences and executive leadership.
- Basic Qualifications:
- Extensive experience leading indirect tax matters across global VAT/GSTand US Sales & Use Tax in a multinational environment.
- A strategic mindset with the ability to anticipate regulatory change, manage risk effectively, and support business growth in a rapidly evolving global environment.
- Demonstrated experience building, transforming, and scaling indirect tax operations, including process optimization, automation, controls, and technology enablement.
- Exceptional stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across Finance, Legal, Product, Treasury, Strategy, Controllership, and regional tax teams.
- A hands-on and adaptable leader who can balance strategic priorities with operational execution and attention to detail.
- A track record of developing high-performing teams, fostering accountability, and building strong partnerships across regions and cultures.
Nice to have
- 15 or more years of experience with a Bachelor's Degree or 12 years of experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, or MD)
- PhD with 9+ years of experience
- CPA, Chartered Accountant, MST, JD, LL.M., or equivalent professional qualification.
- Experience within technology, fintech, payments, or financial services organizations.
- Knowledge of OECD developments, digital taxation trends, and emerging indirect tax regimes.
- Experience leading tax technology, automation, or enterprise transformation initiatives.
- Information for US Applicants
- Varies upon the needs of the department.
Compensation
- For roles located in the US, the estimated salary range for this position is $218,100.00 to $ 381,800.00 USD per year, which may include potential sales incentive payments (if applicable).
Company info
- 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, 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.
- Join Visa and do work that matters - to you, to your community, and to the world. Progress starts with you.
- Join Visa and do work that matters - to you, to your community, and to the world.
- Progress starts with you.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Assess regulatory proposals and legislative developments that could impact Visa's business model.
- Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.
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