Head of Tax, Americas

Head of Tax, Americas

About the Company

Multinational company modernizing its Americas tax function across the U.S. and LATAM.

Industry
Financial Services

Type
Privately Held

About the Role

The Company is seeking a Head of Tax for the Americas to take on a pivotal role in leading the tax function across the U.S. and Latin America. The successful candidate will be responsible for owning and driving the tax strategy and operations in the region, serving as the primary tax partner for various business teams, and providing real-time tax guidance on a wide range of business and growth initiatives. This role also involves core tax oversight, including U.S. federal and state income tax, provision, and compliance, as well as managing key international tax areas. The Head of Tax will be at the forefront of tax transformation, leading the in-sourcing of tax compliance, and implementing automation and process improvements. Additionally, the role includes audit, risk, and external management, with a focus on strengthening controls, governance, and audit readiness. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 10 years' progressive tax experience, with a strong background in U.S. federal, state, and local tax, and exposure to Latin American tax regimes. A Big 4 and/or multinational corporate tax background is highly valued. The role requires a strategic thinker with a proven track record in driving transformation, particularly in the areas of automation and process improvement. The Head of Tax will also be responsible for building and leading a high-performing tax team, collaborating with global tax leadership, and ensuring that the regional tax strategy is aligned with global objectives. A CPA, JD, or LLM (Tax) is preferred, and the candidate should have the ability to influence senior leadership and operate effectively in a cross-functional environment.

Hiring Manager Title
Regional Financial Controller

Travel Percent
Less than 10%

Functions

• Finance