State Tax Director
Fiserv
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Milwaukee • New Jersey • Wisconsin • United States
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Salary
💰 $145,000 - $240,000 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Oversee the US Federal and State income tax function, including preparation and review of Federal and State and Local tax returns, estimated payments, and extensions
- Provide technical guidance on domestic taxation with a strong emphasis on State income tax, including apportionment, sourcing, and nexus considerations and the impact of legislative and regulatory developments
- Serve as the primary advisor on domestic tax risks, opportunities, and forecasted impacts with an emphasis on State tax
- Act as a key liaison for senior leadership; drive day-to-day operational activities and completion of Federal and State compliance and provision deliverables by establishing clear processes, accountability, and escalation protocols
- Partner with the technology lead and external advisors to define state tax technical requirements and provide subject matter expertise for state transformation projects
- Review Federal and State ASC 740 provision calculations including quarterly and annual effective tax rate analysis, deferred tax balances, and return-to-provision adjustments
- Support domestic tax controversy matters and ensure consistency between compliance, provision, and audit positions
- Partner with finance, legal, and business teams to support financial reporting, transactions, and strategic decision-making
Requirements
- Bachelors of Science in Accounting or related degree
- 8+ years of experience with a strong technical and applied knowledge base of US Federal and State tax laws
- Deep technical expertise in State and Local income / franchise tax concepts
- CPA or MST certification strongly preferred
- Prior experience at a Big 4 public accounting firm or in a Fortune 500 corporate tax department
- Experience implementing or leading tax technology transformations (e.g., ONESOURCE conversions, tax provision automation)
- Experience advising on tax matters in the financial services or technology industries
- Direct experience leading cross-functional tax projects and communicating tax impacts to executive leadership
Benefits
- Fuel Your Life program to support physical, financial, social, and emotional well-being
- Paid holidays and generous time away policies
- No-cost mental health support through Employee Assistance Programs
- Living Proof program to recognize your peers’ extra effort with points used for rewards
- Eight Employee Resource Groups to foster a collaborative culture
- Unparalleled professional growth with training, development, and internal mobility opportunities
- Retirement planning and discounted shares with the Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance options available day one
- Tuition assistance and reimbursement program
- Paid parental, caregiver, and military leave
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
US Federal tax lawsState income taxLocal tax returnsASC 740 provision calculationsdeferred tax balancesreturn-to-provision adjustmentsapportionmentsourcingnexus considerationstax provision automation
Soft skills
technical guidanceliaisonoperational activitiesaccountabilityescalation protocolsstrategic decision-makingcross-functional leadershipcommunication
Certifications
CPAMST