Director, Tax - Mastercard : Job Details

Mastercard is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Tax Director to join our team. This role offers the opportunity to help manage the company's global tax strategy while providing proactive guidance on various domestic and international tax matters. The Director will support strategic tax planning, manage tax risk, and partner with other business leaders within finance or the broader organization on key initiatives including mergers and acquisitions execution and post-acquisition integration matters. This position also assists with tax analysis and advocacy related to proposed tax legislation and regulations, and participates in the development and implementation of tax strategies to optimize the tax structure in support of business operations and expansions. This role is ideal for an experienced tax professional with progressive tax experience and a proven track record of providing both technical expertise and practical business insight.

• Tax Strategy & Planning

• Support the implementation of federal, state, and international tax strategies that align with the company's long-term business and financial objectives.
• Conduct research and provide advice on the potential tax implications of key strategic decisions and new business initiatives.
• Monitor and analyze emerging federal, state, and international tax legislation, regulations, and policy developments, assessing the potential tax impact on the company's business operations and planning initiatives.

• Partner with cross-functional teams to support post-acquisition integration, aligning acquired businesses with the company's tax compliance and reporting policies and processes.
• Support tax due diligence for mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and joint ventures.

• Monitor and identify eligibility and manage annual reporting/compliance associated with various federal, state, and international tax credits and incentives for the company and newly acquired businesses.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to business units, providing proactive guidance on the tax aspects of new projects, operational changes, and strategic initiatives.
• Provide technical support for certain filing positions including research, application of tax rules and documentation of conclusion as required.

• Support the management of tax controversy matters associated with new business acquisitions and expansions, and implement risk management processes and controls as part of integration.
• Support the company's responses to federal, state, and international tax audits, examinations, and disputes for effective resolution of tax controversies.

• JD and/or advanced degree in Taxation (MS in Tax) strongly preferred. CPA certification a plus.
• Demonstrated experience in corporate taxation across U.S., federal, state, and international matters including tax planning, advisory, M&A, controversy, incentives, and compliance/reporting.
• Big 4 accounting or law firm background, or prior corporate tax department experience strongly preferred.
• Provide leadership capability with strong project management skills and ability to manage complex, cross-functional initiatives.
• Exceptional analytical, writing, and communication skills, with the ability to distill technical tax issues into clear, business-oriented advice for senior leadership and business teams.
• Ability to collaborate within a hybrid work environment, and execute or deliver in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to work with people at all levels in the organization.

Mastercard is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disability, or veteran status.

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Corporate Security Responsibility: All activities involving access to Mastercard assets, information, and networks come with inherent risk. Every person working for Mastercard is responsible for information security and must abide by Mastercard's security policies and practices, ensure confidentiality and integrity of information, report any suspected information security violation or breach, and complete periodic mandatory security trainings in accordance with Mastercard's guidelines.