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Job Title

State Tax Director

The Corporate Tax team at Fiserv supports domestic and international tax matters as part of the CFO organization, delivering strategic tax advice and operational excellence. The State Tax Director will lead US Federal and State compliance, act as the subject matter expert for State income taxation, and drive strategy to manage risk and identify planning opportunities.

What you’ll do:

• 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.

Experience you’ll need to have:

• 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

Experience that would be great to have:

• 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.

How you’ll work:

• This role is on-site Monday through Friday. Fiserv considers in-person collaboration to be an essential part of this role as in-person office experiences help you with your overall onboarding experience and leads to stronger productivity.

Sponsorship:

• You must currently possess valid and unrestricted U.S. work authorization to be considered for this role. Individuals with temporary visas including, but not limited to, F-1 (OPT, CPT, STEM), H-1B, H-2, or TN, or any candidate requiring sponsorship, now or in the future, will not be considered for this role.

Benefits at Fiserv:

• 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

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Salary Range

$145,000.00 - $240,000.00

These pay ranges apply to employees in New Jersey and New York. Pay ranges for employees in other states may differ.

It is unlawful to discriminate against a prospective employee due to the individual's status as a veteran.

For incentive eligible associates, the successful candidate is eligible for an annual incentive opportunity which may be delivered as a mix of cash bonus and equity awards in the Company’s sole discretion.

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).

Our commitment to Equal Opportunity:

Fiserv is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by law. 

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