Job Description

Responsible for leading direct tax compliance, tax governance, automation initiatives, tax analytics, and strategic tax projects. The role supports business decision-making, regulatory compliance, tax transformation, and identification of tax value creation opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate direct tax compliance and reporting activities.
• Monitor tax legislation changes and assess business impacts.
• Support Pillar Two monitoring, governance, and compliance requirements.
• Develop and maintain tax analytics and profitability monitoring tools.
• Lead tax automation and digital transformation initiatives.
• Coordinate R&D tax incentive processes and related automation projects.
• Identify and support recovery of tax opportunities, including ICMS incentive-related benefits.
• Manage cross-functional tax projects involving Finance, IT, Legal, and external advisors.
• Support tax audits, internal controls, and governance activities.
• Prepare management reports, dashboards, and analyses for business stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Law, or related field.
• Strong experience in corporate taxation and direct tax compliance.
• Knowledge of tax technology, automation, and data analytics.
• Experience with project management and process improvement initiatives.
• Advanced analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Critical Competencies

• Tax Technical Expertise
• Strategic Thinking
• Digital & Automation Mindset
• Data Analytics
• Project Management
• Business Partnering
• Continuous Improvement

Role Impact

This role combines tax technical expertise, digital transformation, analytics, and governance responsibilities to drive compliance, operational efficiency, and business value, representing a significant evolution beyond a traditional tax compliance position.

Required Skills:

ASC 740, Detail-Oriented, Financial Acumen, Financial Analysis, Indirect Taxes, Manage Resources, Preparation of Financial Reports, Tax Analysis, Tax Audits, Tax Compliance, Tax Law, Tax Legislation, Tax Strategies, Team Leadership, Transfer Pricing

Preferred Skills:

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Hybrid

Shift:

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

N/A

Job Posting End Date:

08/15/2026

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