Tax Manager

As Manager, LATAM Tax, you will lead and oversee the accurate, timely compliance with direct and indirect tax requirements across multiple jurisdictions in LATAM. You will manage and review the work of tax analysts, take ownership of the regional tax compliance calendar, and act as a key point of contact for internal stakeholders, external advisors, and tax authorities. This role combines people leadership with technical tax oversight, and offers a dynamic work environment within a multinational corporation operating in over 100 countries.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Review and approve Corporate Income Tax (CIT) returns, withholding tax compliance, VAT compliance filings, and advance tax calculations and payments prepared by the team across LATAM jurisdictions.
• Own and manage tax provision processes for statutory and group reporting purposes (ASC 740), reviewing current and deferred tax calculations prepared by analysts.
• Oversee the maintenance and reconciliation of tax accounts, ensuring complete and accurate supporting documentation and proper internal controls.
• Review and finalize Return-to-Provision templates and reconciliations in line with group requirements.
• Manage relationships with internal stakeholders (R2R, FP&A;, Treasury, Statutory Audit) and external consultants, ensuring accurate and timely tax reporting across the region.
• Lead responses to tax audits, assessments, and inquiries from tax authorities across jurisdictions, coordinating with external advisors as needed.
• Coach, mentor, and develop tax analysts, including reviewing their work product and supporting their professional growth.
• Drive the design, implementation, and testing of tax process improvements and automation initiatives across the region.
• Identify and help manage tax risk across LATAM jurisdictions, escalating key issues to senior finance leadership as appropriate.
• Provide support to the broader tax function as needed, including ad hoc assignments, special projects, and cross-functional collaboration.

Function: General Business
Experience Level: Mid-Senior Level