Tax Director

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ABOUT THE ROLE

Lead the definition and execution of the tax strategy for Brazil, translating global direction into compliant, practical, and value-creating approaches aligned with the country’s business model, regulatory environment, and operational priorities.

Ensure robust tax governance and full compliance, proactively managing risk and controversy while optimizing cash flow, P&L, and balance-sheet impacts in line with the company’s risk appetite.

Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, providing clear tax positioning and strategic guidance on high-impact decisions, supported by strong technical expertise and people leadership.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Brazil Tax Strategy & Governance

• Translate and implement the global tax strategy in Brazil, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives while addressing local legal, fiscal, and operational complexities.
• Act as the Brazil tax authority, ensuring consistent governance, decision frameworks, and risk assessment across local operations and business priorities.
• Provide senior leadership with clear tax positioning, scenario analysis, and executive-level recommendations on high-impact matters.

Tax Compliance, Risk Management & Controversy

• Ensure end-to-end tax compliance with Brazilian tax regulations and applicable international requirements connected to local operations.
• Lead and oversee complex, high-value tax controversies and litigation, working closely with external advisors, tax authorities, and legal teams.
• Direct ownership of material litigation exposure, including: Protege case, involving a potential liability of $73 million with direct implications for historical tax positions, cash flow, and balance sheet risk.
• PIS/COFINS business segregation litigation, with an estimated exposure of $318M, requiring deep technical expertise, strong defense strategies, and close coordination with Finance and Legal.
• Ensure appropriate risk provisioning, disclosures, and alignment with accounting and governance standards.

Brazilian Tax Reform – Strategic Leadership

• Act as the local executive sponsor for Brazilian Tax Reform.
• Assess and lead the implementation of Tax Reform impacts across: Business models
• Pricing and margin structure
• Supply chain and legal entity design
• Systems, reporting, and controls
• Provide clear guidance to executive leadership on financial impacts, transition risks, and strategic opportunities arising from the reform.
• Coordinate cross-functional execution involving Tax, Finance, Legal, IT, and Business leadership to ensure a controlled and value-preserving transition.

Tax Planning & Value Creation

• Design and recommend tax planning strategies with direct P&L, cash flow, and balance-sheet impact, fully aligned with business strategy and risk appetite.
• Support M&A, restructurings, carve-outs, and business transformations in Brazil from a tax perspective.

Stakeholder Influence & Executive Interaction

• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, the Brazil CFO, and global tax leadership.
• Represent the company before tax authorities, industry forums, and external advisors on sensitive and strategic topics.
• Influence decision-making through structured, data-driven, and executive-level communication.

People & Budget Management

• Define and lead the Brazil tax organization, including structure, talent development, succession planning, and performance management up to N-1 level.
• Full ownership of the tax function budget (up to USD 250k), ensuring cost discipline and effective allocation of external advisory spend.
• Lead and execute strategic tax projects in Brazil, with measurable business impact and alignment with global tax direction.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Law, Economics, or Business Administration with a Specialization (Post-graduate / MBA) in Tax is required.
• More than 9 years of professional experience in tax planning, compliance, and controversy.
• Proven experience working in medium to large-scale multinational corporate environments.
• Demonstrated experience in team management, talent development, and organizational design.
• Advanced proficiency in English.
• Advanced knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite and SAP or similar ERP systems.
• Deeply solidified understanding of Brazilian tax legislation, indirect/direct taxes, and the upcoming Brazilian Tax Reform.
• Strong sense of ownership and commitment.
• Strategic vision with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.