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This person will be part of a dynamic team that is primarily responsible for federal and state tax planning and controversy as well as special projects. This person will manage tax audits and be expected to find technically based creative solutions to complex audit issues. Their skill set should include working professionally with auditors and performing planning and audit defense related research and analysis. The ideal candidate should have, in addition to strong federal and state income tax technical skills, exceptional written and verbal communications skills, as well as excellent project management, organizational and interpersonal skills. This position will also work closely with the tax compliance, tax provision and international tax teams, so being able to work in a collaborative environment is essential.

Essential Functions

• Proactively manage multiple audits, including working professionally with auditors, responding to issues and IDRs from auditors, performing technical research, evaluating potential issues, and providing critical analysis and creative problem solving to find favorable audit resolutions
• Research and analyze technical issues and write position papers, audit protest letters, and IDR responses
• Help determine appropriate tax reserve levels in accordance with ASC 740
• Act as a key team member in global tax planning, including researching and implementing new ideas and playing a key role on significant projects such as R&D credits, M&A issues, and state tax planning
• Work effectively with outside advisors in connection with audits, key strategic projects and tax planning initiatives, including M&A projects
• Provide support to the Tax Accounting and Tax Compliance teams by communicating audit issues timely and making recommendations when changes are needed to filing positions or tax reserve levels
• Monitor legislative changes to U.S. federal and state/local tax laws, evaluate impact of changes, and identify opportunities and adverse consequences
• Must be able to work closely with various other departments, including accounting, revenue operations, legal, and treasury groups on an ongoing basis

Work Hours: Varies upon the needs of the department.

Travel Requirements: This position requires travel 5-10% of the time.

Mental/Physical Requirements: This position will be performed in an office setting.  The position will require the incumbent to sit and stand at a desk, communicate in person and by telephone, frequently operate standard office equipment, such as telephones and computers.

Visa is an EEO Employer.  Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.  Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.

Visa will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable local law, including the requirements of Article 49 of the San Francisco Police Code.