Tax Director - Latin America

Job Description Tax Director – Latin AmericaWe 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 AmericaThis 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 ResponsibilitiesStrategic Leadership & Business PartnershipServe as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, embedding tax strategy into key business decisionsPartner cross-functionally to assess tax implications of commercial initiatives and optimize outcomesLead the transition to in-house tax return preparation, including process design and team developmentBuild and manage relationships with external tax advisors to maximize value and efficiencyMonitor legislative and regulatory developments across the Americas, identifying risks and opportunitiesCollaborate closely with regional finance leadership to align tax strategy with broader business objectivesTax Compliance & ReportingOversee U.S. federal, state, and local income tax compliance, including filings, provisions, and year-end true-upsProvide leadership over sales and use tax compliance across multiple jurisdictionsEnsure accurate and compliant reporting related to international tax matters, including BEAT, FDII, and Transfer PricingEnhance tax reporting, forecasting, and analytics to support global tax leadershipOperational Excellence & Risk ManagementDrive process improvements through automation, technology, and best practicesStrengthen internal controls and ensure audit readiness across all tax functionsLead interactions with tax authorities, including managing audits and resolving inquiriesImplement and leverage tax workflow and risk management tools to improve efficiency and visibilityTeam Leadership & DevelopmentLead, mentor, and develop a high-performing tax teamFoster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvementPartner with global tax leadership to align regional and global tax strategiesQualifications & Experience10+ years of progressive tax experience, including deep expertise in U.S. federal, state, and local taxationExperience with Latin American tax jurisdictions strongly preferredBackground in a multinational corporate environment; experience in industry, Big 4, or large public accounting firm preferredStrong experience with income tax provision and sales/use tax complianceProven track record of driving transformation, including bringing processes in-house and implementing technology solutionsDemonstrated leadership experience with team development and performance managementStrong business acumen with the ability to influence and communicate complex tax concepts to non-tax stakeholdersCPA, JD, or LLM in Taxation preferredCompensation & BenefitsBase Salary: $150,000 – $200,000Bonus: Eligible for performance-based bonus