Senior Tax Planning Manager - LATAM (Mexico City)

Responsibilities

About this role
We are seeking an experienced tax professional to support tax planning initiatives for our Spanish-speaking Latin America portfolio (including Mexico, Colombia, Argentina, Chile, and others), based in Mexico City (with consideration for candidates based in Colombia). The ideal candidate will effectively collaborate with cross-border colleagues and cross-functional teams, taking ownership of end-to-end tax planning projects across the region. We are looking for a highly driven, focused individual who can build strong relationships with internal and external partners at all levels.

Responsibilities
1. Propose and initiate new tax planning projects, and provide tax advice for ongoing initiatives in Spanish-speaking Latin America.
2. Manage external tax counsel across multiple jurisdictions, and analyze judicial and administrative tax precedents affecting the company's operations and financial positions in the region.
3. Collaborate with Tax Compliance and Transfer Pricing partners to help ensure ongoing tax compliance, also work closely with other internal and external stakeholders, particularly within the Finance team.
4. Respond to complex internal tax inquiries and provide timely support to business partners on tax matters.
5. Monitor and assess legislative developments that may impact tax operations in Spanish-speaking Latin America.
6. Report on tax routines and issues to the LATAM Tax Team, as well as provide specialized support to Tax Teams in other jurisdictions, including Headquarters, as needed.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications
1. Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Law, with experience in large multinational corporations and/or Big 4 firms.
2. Strong knowledge of multinational tax matters and excellent analytical skills; proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
3. Effective oral and written communication abilities.
4. Strong problem-solving and time management skills.
5. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
6. Comfortable working in a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Preferred Qualifications
1. Experience with tax audits in Spanish-speaking Latin America.
2. Transfer Pricing experience is a plus.
3. Tax or Law certification.
4. Fluency in Spanish and advanced proficiency in English to support client management in the region.