Overview
This role serves as the primary income tax lead for the Latin America region, overseeing tax provision, compliance, audits, and planning across Mexico, Brazil, Colombia, and additional jurisdictions. The position involves supporting statutory reporting, managing audits, partnering with controllers, and ensuring compliance while optimizing tax outcomes. It requires navigating complex, fast-changing tax environments and working closely with local teams and the global tax organization.
This position can be based remotely within the United States. Candidates located near Deerfield, IL are preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage income tax planning and compliance across Latin America, focusing on Mexico, Brazil, and Colombia.
- Oversee preparation and review of quarterly and annual tax provisions under local statutory rules and US GAAP.
- Manage tax audits and controversies to ensure timely and effective resolution.
- Identify tax risks and collaborate with Global Tax and regional stakeholders to develop solutions.
- Monitor changes in tax legislation and assess their impact on the business.
- Support strategic initiatives including mergers and acquisitions, legal entity structuring, intercompany transactions, and transfer pricing.
- Drive process improvements and automation within Latin America tax operations.
- Coordinate with global and local external tax advisors on planning, compliance, and transfer pricing documentation.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Law, or a related field; advanced degree or tax certification preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant income tax experience, preferably with hands-on Latin America regional exposure.
- Strong understanding of income tax laws in Mexico, Brazil, and Colombia preferred.
- Proven experience with tax provision preparation, planning, compliance, and controversy management.
- Fluency in Spanish and strong English communication skills, with the ability to work across functions and cultures.
- Experience in a multinational company or Big Four environment is a plus.
- Familiarity with JD Edwards, SAP, and emerging technologies that enhance tax operations.
- Ability to navigate ambiguity, drive process improvements, and operate effectively in dynamic environments.
Compensation & Benefits
- Estimated base salary range: $112,000 - $154,000, subject to factors such as location, skills, expertise, and experience.
- Eligibility for discretionary bonuses and long-term incentives.
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical and dental coverage starting day one, life and disability insurance, business travel accident insurance.
- Financial benefits include Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) and 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company matching.
- Additional benefits: Flexible Spending Accounts, educational assistance, paid holidays, paid time off (20 to 35 days based on service length), family and medical leaves, paid parental leave, commuting benefits, employee discount program, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and childcare benefits.
- Flexible workplace policy with a required minimum number of onsite days, subject to local laws and business needs.
Location
- Remote within the United States; preference for candidates near Deerfield, IL.
Additional Information
- Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.; visa sponsorship is not available.
- The employer is an equal opportunity organization and evaluates applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics.
- Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities during the application and interview process.
- Candidates should be aware of recruitment fraud and take precautions to protect personal and financial information.