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Director Tax
First Data
Jersey City, NJ, United States
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Description
First Data is a global leader in commerce-enabling technology solutions, serving more than six million business locations and 4,000 financial institutions in 118 countries around the world. Our 23,000 owner-associates are dedicated to helping companies, from start-ups to the world’s largest corporations, conduct commerce every day by securing and processing more than 2,300 transactions per second and $1.9 trillion per year. First Data is committed to staying at the forefront of our industry, and we are innovating a wide range of next-generation commerce technology solutions to help our clients better detect fraud, gain insights into consumer spending patterns and build customer loyalty. There are many exciting opportunities for talented individuals who would like to join our team and play a meaningful role in helping us shape the future of global commerce.
First Data’s Shared Services organization, which includes the Human Resources, Finance, Legal, Marketing, Communications, Finance, Strategy, Compliance, Legal, Security, Sourcing, and Properties functions, supports our mission to drive our clients’ success with industry-leading solutions, consultative advice and service. The Shared Services teams align with our customer-facing teams in a model that drives consistency, yet also provides the flexibility needed to meet unit-specific goals. Our Shared Services employees bring the domain expertise that helps First Data retain and grow our base of owner-associates, drive profitable growth, navigate complex channel partnerships, and build First Data’s brand equity.
Position Description Overview
Responsible for review of US federal and state tax compliance, including tax returns, extensions and estimated payments. Assists with domestic tax provision on a quarterly basis. Performs research on tax positions to be claimed in US tax return.
Job Responsibilities
• Directs business unit tax accounting department activities. Assists senior management develop tax accounting strategies. Supervisory responsibility for entire business unit Treasury department. Performs all duties inherent in a managerial role.
Scope of Job
Decisions have major impact to the tax accounting strategy and activities of the business unit. Work is broad in nature, requiring originality or ingenuity.
Autonomy
Performs duties under minimal supervision, escalating most serious issues to senior management.
Job Requirements
• BA in Finance or Accounting.
• 10+ years experience in the finance and/or tax accounting field, or equivalent.
Competencies
• INSTITUTIONAL FINANCE
• Financial Recordkeeping
• Financial Reporting
• TAX MANAGEMENT
• Tax Operations
• Tax Regulations
• Treasury Management
• Accounting
Degrees
• Bachelor of Science
Licenses & Certifications
• Certified Public Accountant
First Data is an Affirmative Action – Equal Opportunity Employer (Minorities/Females/Vets/Disabled/LGBT)
First Data provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, marital status, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity/expression), disability, veteran status and military status, pregnancy or pregnancy-related medical conditions, or any other factor that may be protected by law.