Manager - Indirect Taxes Consulting & Planning

Whirlpool, Inc.; São Paulo; Híbrido; BRL 350 000 - 700 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Flexible schedule

Remote work options (2 weeks)

Resumo da oferta

Whirlpool Corporation in São Paulo seeks an experienced Manager to lead indirect tax consulting and planning for Brazilian operations, including B2B, D2C, and ZFM incentives. You will drive tax strategy, coordinate with corporate tax, and partner with cross-functional teams to optimize costs and compliance.

The role demands 8+ years in indirect tax, a law degree, and fluency in English. SAP and Guepardo experience are preferred; remote work options are available part-time.

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree in Law is required.
• 8+ years of indirect tax experience (Big 4 and/or multinational).
• Strong knowledge of IBS, CBS, ICMS, IPI, PIS/COFINS, ISS and related taxes.

Responsabilidades

• Lead indirect tax consulting and planning for Brazilian operations.
• Oversee Manaus Free Trade Zone (ZFM) and incentives portfolio.
• Drive strategic indirect tax planning across supply chain and distribution.
• Support tax controversy and automate processes with data analytics and AI.

Conhecimentos

AI for tax

Team leadership

Tax risk management

Indirect tax knowledge

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in Law

Ferramentas

SAP

Guepardo

Descrição da oferta de emprego

## Manager - Indirect Taxes Consulting & PlanningSão Paulo,São Paulo,BRAApply NowFind out how well you match with this job**Requisition ID:** 73223 **About Whirlpool Corporation**Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is a leading home appliance company, in constant pursuit of improving life at home. As the only major U.S.-based manufacturer of kitchen and laundry appliances, the company is driving meaningful innovation to meet the evolving needs of consumers through its iconic brand portfolio, including Whirlpool, KitchenAid, JennAir, Maytag, Amana, Brastemp, Consul, and InSinkErator. In 2025, the company reported approximately $16 billion in annual net sales - close to 90% of which were in the Americas - 41,000 employees, and 35 manufacturing and technology research centers. Additional information about the company can be found at WhirlpoolCorp.com. ## **The team you will be a part of**The Tax team ensures that the organization meets its tax obligations and objectives and complies with all relevant laws and regulations. Activities may include undertaking research; evaluating the legality and tax effectiveness of current and future business activities; preparing and submitting tax returns, tax declarations, and other required reports; maintaining tax records; and corresponding with external tax agencies or consultants.## **This role in summary**Leads indirect tax consulting and advisory for Brazilian operations— from manufacturing and distribution to B2B and D2C saleschannels, including operations in the Manaus Free Trade Zone (ZFM). Reporting to the Indirect Taxes Senior Manager, this position provides specialized technical guidance on IBS, CBS, Imposto Seletivo, ICMS, IPI, PIS/COFINS, ISS and any other indirect taxes, drives tax planning and incentives management, and supports business expansion and strategic initiatives across the group. The role serves as the primary technical reference for indirect taxes within the organization and the key interface with the corporate tax group, championing the innovation agenda for indirect taxes consulting through AI solutions that transform how the team works. It also serves as the main source of planning opportunities to optimize the company's operations, with a solid interaction with the Transformation Projects team under the common Senior Manager.## **Your responsibilities will include*** Lead indirect tax consulting & planning for Brazilian operations—IBS, CBS, ICMS, IPI, PIS/COFINS, ISS and others—providing specialized technical guidance across factories, distribution centers, complex distribution logistics, and all sales channels (B2B and D2C).* Oversight of the Manaus Free Trade Zone (ZFM) and any other tax incentives portfolio, fostering optimization.* Drive strategic indirect tax planning: supply chain and distribution structuring, IBS/CBS, ICMS substitution (ICMS-ST), DIFAL, intercompany flows, and credit recovery strategies *(ressarcimento/ restituição)*.* Support business growth across channels and models—B2B, D2C, e-commerce, and marketplaces—ensuring correct indirect tax treatment, pricing impact assessment, and competitive positioning.* Incubate and create opportunities to optimize the company's operations by interacting with the Transformation Projects team and the Indirect tax Compliance team. .* Lead projects to model and prepare for the Brazilian tax reform (IBS/CBS), quantifying impacts on pricing, logistics and incentives, and supporting strategic decisions during the transition.* Support the Tax Controversy team regarding the management of indirect tax contingencies—tax assessments, administrative and judicial proceedings at federal, state, and municipal levels—indicating technical positions, quantifying exposures and aligning them with the group's reporting process.* Champion innovation and automation: co-lead initiatives to support the Compliance Team on the digitalization and automation of indirect tax processes through data analytics, automation, and AI solutions.* Partner with accounting, treasury, legal, logistics, sales teams—and the corporate tax group—translating complex indirect tax matters into clear, business-oriented language, while developing and training the team.## **Minimum requirements*** Education: Bachelor's degree in Law.* Language: Fluent English (essential)—required for alignment with the corporate tax group and the US parent.* Experience: 8+ years of progressive indirect tax experience (Big 4 and/or multinational corporate), preferably in companies with manufacturing plants, distribution centers, complex distribution logistics, B2B and D2C sales channels, and operations in the Manaus Free Trade Zone (ZFM).## **Preferred skills and experiences*** Hands-on knowledge of SAP and Guepardo (differential).* Innovation mindset with focus on AI solutions for tax .* Experience in managing and developing teams, including training and mentoring.* Experience with Brazilian indirect tax litigation and tax risk management.* Specialization in Tax and/or degree in Accounting are welcome differentials.## **What we offer**\\_Flexible schedule \\_\"No dress code\". \\_Wellhub; \\_Transportation voucher, Shuttle buses or Free parking at the company; \\_Food voucher; \\_Meal on site; \\_Benefits such as payment-deducted or social loans, health plan, dental plan, life insurance, and private pension plan compatible with the market; \\_Employee Support Program, with 24-hour assistance from legal, social, financial, social workers, and psychologists; \\_Daycare assistance or Nursery at the company; \\_Services available on-site: beauty and aesthetics salon, internal bank agency, laundry, cafeteria, restaurant, and lactation room; \\_Two weeks of remote work from anywhere; \\_After 5 years with the company, eligible employees can take four weeks of paid leave; \\_Discount on products through Compra Certa. \\_Discount on insurance (pet, auto, home, bike, travel, and more) \\_Extended maternity/paternity leave