Tax Manager

GhidiniRodil; Ciudad de México; On-site; MXN 1,721,170 - 2,237,521; Full time

Job summary

A leading global company in the retail sector in Mexico is seeking a Tax Manager to oversee tax compliance and optimize tax strategies. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in tax, including leadership in a Big Four firm, and advanced English proficiency. Responsibilities include managing federal and local tax filings, leading VAT recoveries, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Join this dynamic team to impact the financial strategy of a global brand.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of proven experience in Tax, including experience leading teams.
• Advanced conversational and professional English proficiency.
• Experience in a Big Four firm or large-scale accounting and consulting firms.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and ensure the accurate filing of all federal and local taxes for Mexican entities.
• Lead the process for VAT refund and offset requests.
• Serve as the primary contact for audits and inquiries from the SAT.
• Oversee compliance with Transfer Pricing regulations.
• Monitor changes in Mexican tax legislation and develop adaptation strategies.
• Prepare the Tax Reporting Package for the foreign headquarters.

Skills

Collaborative Leadership

Proactivity

Hands-on Execution

Problem-Solving

Strategic Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting / Public Accounting

Tools

SAP

Job description

We are seeking a Tax Manager for a leading global company in the retail sector. You will be the strategic lead for the tax function in Mexico, ensuring strict regulatory compliance and optimizing the tax burden within a dynamic international environment. Your role will be fundamental in risk mitigation and global financial reporting.

Core Responsibilities

• Compliance Oversight: Supervise and ensure the accurate determination, reconciliation, and filing of all federal and local taxes (provisional payments, monthly and annual returns) for Mexican entities.
• Tax Recoveries: Lead the process for VAT refund and offset requests, efficiently managing interactions with the SAT (Mexican Tax Authority).
• Audit Management: Serve as the primary point of contact for coordinating responses to audits and inquiries from the SAT and external auditors.
• Transfer Pricing: Oversee compliance with Transfer Pricing regulations, coordinating the annual study for intercompany transactions (inventory purchases, royalties, services).
• Regulatory Monitoring: Proactively monitor reforms and changes in Mexican tax legislation, analyzing their impact and developing adaptation strategies.
• Global Reporting: Prepare and ensure the accuracy of the Tax Reporting Package for the foreign headquarters, including Deferred Tax calculations under international standards (IFRS/US GAAP).
• Process Improvement: Lead automation initiatives and process improvements within the tax department, including optimizing the use of ERP systems (such as SAP).

Candidate Profile

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting / Public Accounting (CPA equivalent) with a professional license.
• Professional Experience: +10 years of proven experience in Tax, including experience leading teams.
• Background: Experience in a Big Four firm or large-scale accounting and consulting firms is highly preferred.
• Languages: Advanced conversational and professional English proficiency.
• Systems: Experience and knowledge of SAP (participation in implementations is a plus).
• Key Competencies: Collaborative Leadership, Proactivity, Hands-on Execution, Problem-Solving, and Strategic Communication.

Are you a proactive tax leader with a solid consulting background looking to impact the financial strategy of a global brand? Apply now!