Head of Tax
Core
Architect international tax frameworks and embed automated tax calculation engines for a cross-border fintech, ensuring compliance while enabling rapid capital movement across the US and Latin America.
Role type
Senior IC Head of Tax (Strategy & Architecture)
Builds
Automated tax calculation and withholding engines integrated into the product ecosystem
Domain
Fintech / Cross-border payments / International Tax
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Global tax strategy design, Transfer pricing policy design, IFRS/US GAAP tax provision, Latin American tax regulations expertise, Double tax treaty application, Indirect tax (VAT/GST) compliance, Tax risk governance, Team leadership, External advisor management
Preferred skills
Advanced degree in Tax Law or Accounting, Multi-currency product tax treatment knowledge, Digital assets tax knowledge
Technologies
None explicitly stated
Responsibilities
Define and own the group's global tax strategy aligned with business goals; Build and maintain a tax risk management and governance framework; Oversee timely corporate income tax filings and payments globally; Design and maintain transfer pricing policies for intercompany services and IP; Oversee VAT/GST and local indirect tax compliance (e.g., Brazil PIS/COFINS, Argentina IIBB); Own the tax provision process under IFRS/US GAAP; Ensure compliance with financial-account information reporting regimes; Build, lead, and develop the tax team; Select and manage external tax advisors.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership scope
