Tax Director - Latin America

Job Description

Job Description

Tax Director – Latin America

We are seeking a strategic and dynamic Tax Director to lead tax strategy, compliance, and operations across a multi-entity organization with operations throughout the United States and Latin America .

This is a highly visible leadership role, serving as a key business partner to senior leadership across finance, operations, and commercial teams. You will play a critical role in shaping tax strategy, driving process transformation, and building a best-in-class tax function aligned with business growth.

This position offers the opportunity to take ownership of the Americas tax function, lead modernization initiatives—including transitioning tax processes in-house—and make a meaningful impact within a global organization.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Business Partnership

• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, embedding tax strategy into key business decisions
• Partner cross-functionally to assess tax implications of commercial initiatives and optimize outcomes
• Lead the transition to in-house tax return preparation , including process design and team development
• Build and manage relationships with external tax advisors to maximize value and efficiency
• Monitor legislative and regulatory developments across the Americas, identifying risks and opportunities
• Collaborate closely with regional finance leadership to align tax strategy with broader business objectives

Tax Compliance & Reporting

• Oversee U.S. federal, state, and local income tax compliance, including filings, provisions, and year-end true-ups
• Provide leadership over sales and use tax compliance across multiple jurisdictions
• Ensure accurate and compliant reporting related to international tax matters , including BEAT, FDII, and Transfer Pricing
• Enhance tax reporting, forecasting, and analytics to support global tax leadership

Operational Excellence & Risk Management

• Drive process improvements through automation, technology, and best practices
• Strengthen internal controls and ensure audit readiness across all tax functions
• Lead interactions with tax authorities, including managing audits and resolving inquiries
• Implement and leverage tax workflow and risk management tools to improve efficiency and visibility

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing tax team
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• Partner with global tax leadership to align regional and global tax strategies

Qualifications & Experience

• 10+ years of progressive tax experience, including deep expertise in U.S. federal, state, and local taxation
• Experience with Latin American tax jurisdictions strongly preferred
• Background in a multinational corporate environment; experience in industry, Big 4, or large public accounting firm preferred
• Strong experience with income tax provision and sales/use tax compliance
• Proven track record of driving transformation , including bringing processes in-house and implementing technology solutions
• Demonstrated leadership experience with team development and performance management
• Strong business acumen with the ability to influence and communicate complex tax concepts to non-tax stakeholders
• CPA, JD, or LLM in Taxation preferred

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: $150,000 – $200,000
• Bonus: Eligible for performance-based bonus