Sr. Manager, BPS Tax

fis; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 108,000 - 184,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Diversity & inclusion

Career growth

Community involvement

Job summary

FIS is seeking a Senior Manager, BPS Tax, to lead client tax reporting services, information reporting operations, and tax program implementations across complex financial services environments.

You will oversee teams delivering accurate, compliant tax reporting outputs, drive strategic initiatives, and manage executive-level communications to ensure client satisfaction and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in accounting, finance, or related field.
• Extensive experience leading tax reporting, information reporting, or retirement tax programs.
• Proven ability to manage managers and multifunctional teams.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, local, and international tax reporting requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams for client tax reporting operations and implementations.
• Oversee preparation, validation, and delivery of tax outputs in compliance with regulations.
• Develop and execute business strategies aligned with client commitments.
• Manage complex client engagements and executive-level communications.
• Drive process improvements to enhance quality, efficiency, and scalability.
• Ensure tax reporting controls, governance, and procedures are followed.
• Monitor regulatory changes and translate into readiness plans.
• Plan resources, develop talent, and allocate workloads.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for implementations and product enhancements.
• Set performance goals and build a high-performing team.
• Manage budgets, client commitments, and service levels.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Tax reporting knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Project management

Client service orientation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business/IS

Tools

Tax reporting systems

Job description

Job Description

We are FIS. Our technology powers the world's economy and our teams bring innovation to life. We champion diversity to deliver the best products and solutions for our colleagues, clients and communities. If you're ready to start learning, growing, and making an impact with a career in fintech, we'd like to know: Are you FIS?

About the Role

As a Sr. Manager, BPS Tax , you will lead client tax reporting services, tax information reporting operations, and implementation initiatives that support complex financial services and retirement tax reporting programs. You will oversee teams responsible for delivering accurate, compliant, and timely tax reporting solutions while driving operational excellence, client satisfaction, and regulatory compliance. This role requires strategic leadership, stakeholder management, and deep expertise in tax reporting processes across multiple jurisdictions and client environments. Success is measured through operational performance, client outcomes, regulatory adherence, and continuous process improvement.

What You Will Be Doing

• Lead teams responsible for client tax reporting operations, implementations, and ongoing service delivery.
• Oversee the preparation, validation, and delivery of tax reporting outputs in compliance with applicable regulations.
• Develop and execute business strategies aligned with organizational objectives and client commitments.
• Manage complex client engagements, including executive-level communications, issue resolution, and relationship management.
• Drive process improvement initiatives that enhance quality, efficiency, scalability, and risk management.
• Ensure tax reporting controls, governance standards, and operational procedures are consistently followed.
• Monitor regulatory and industry changes and translate requirements into operational readiness plans.
• Lead resource planning, workforce development, and workload allocation across multiple priorities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support implementations, conversions, product enhancements, and client initiatives.
• Establish performance goals, mentor leaders, and individual contributors, and build a high-performing, engaged team.
• Manage operational budgets, client commitments, and financial objectives while maintaining service excellence.
• Identify and mitigate operational, compliance, and client risks through proactive planning and effective governance.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Information Systems, or a related discipline; or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Extensive experience leading tax reporting, tax information reporting, retirement tax reporting, or financial services operations.
• Proven leadership experience managing managers, technical professionals, and multifunctional teams.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, local, and applicable international tax reporting requirements.
• Experience leading large-scale client implementations, conversions, or operational transformation initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to develop strategy, implement operational plans, and deliver measurable business results.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and risk management skills in complex regulatory environments.
• Exceptional communication and executive stakeholder management capabilities.
• Experience managing priorities, budgets, service levels, and performance metrics in a client-focused organization.
• Ability to lead through change, influence cross-functional stakeholders, and drive continuous improvement.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with fiduciary tax reporting, trust tax reporting, retirement reporting, or financial institution tax operations.
• Professional certification such as CPA, CTP, PMP, or equivalent industry credential.
• Experience supporting multiple legal entities and tax jurisdictions.
• Knowledge of tax automation, reporting technologies, and operational process optimization methodologies.
• Experience leading geographically dispersed teams and large client portfolios.
• Strong understanding of financial services regulatory environments and compliance frameworks.

What We Offer you

At FIS, you can grow your career as far as you want to take it. Here's what else we offer:

• Opportunities to make an impact in fintech
• Personal and professional learning
• Inclusive, diverse work environment
• Resources to give back to your community
• Competitive salary and benefits

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FIS is committed to providing its employees with an exciting career opportunity and competitive compensation. The pay range for this full-time position is $108,230.00 - $184,000.00 and reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for this position based on the posted role, level, and location. Within the range, actual individual starting pay is determined by additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Any changes in work location will also impact actual individual sta