Tax Lead

The mission:

The Tax Lead will ensure full compliance with all tax obligations, including corporate taxes, VAT, payroll taxes, and other applicable regulations. This individual will provide expert guidance on complex tax-related matters, serve as a key advisor for strategic decision-making, and work collaboratively with external auditors and advisors. The role also involves spearheading the automation of tax return calculations, periodic tax reports, and real-time tax management tools to improve efficiency and reduce risks. In addition to ensuring compliance, the Tax Lead will proactively identify tax-saving opportunities, mitigate risks, and align tax strategies with Baubap's financial and operational goals. Through these efforts, the Tax Lead will safeguard Baubap's financial health, foster sustainable growth, and champion a culture of precision, innovation, and accountability in all tax-related processes.

 

The expected outcome:

• Achieve near-zero tax penalties by ensuring robust processes for compliance with all tax-related obligations, including regular audits and proactive error detection.
• Take full ownership of evaluating and approving the tax treatment of the company’s core products and transactions, ensuring alignment with local and international regulations.
• Develop and execute tax-saving strategies that minimize the company’s tax burden while supporting sustainable growth and scalability.
• Implement tools and processes to automate tax return calculations and periodic reporting, improving accuracy and reducing manual workload by at least 30%.
• Build and maintain a comprehensive tax risk framework to address potential compliance, operational, and reputational risks.
• Establish and document internal tax policies and procedures to ensure consistency and clarity across all financial operations.
• Act as a trusted advisor to finance, legal, and operations teams, ensuring that tax implications are considered in all major decisions.
• Deliver insightful tax reporting and analysis to leadership, highlighting trends, risks, and opportunities for optimization.
• Stay ahead of evolving tax laws and regulations to adjust strategies and ensure compliance.
• Lead and manage external tax audits or inquiries, ensuring smooth communication with authorities and positive outcomes.
• Identify tax credits, incentives, and deductions that can reduce the company’s overall financial obligations without compromising compliance.
• For future international expansion, establish tax strategies and compliance frameworks to navigate multi-jurisdictional complexities.

 

Why YOU should apply:

• Proven experience managing tax compliance within financial entities, such as SOFOMs, SOFIPOs, or similar institutions.
• College degree in Accounting, Tax Law, or a related field; additional certifications like CPA, Tax Law Specialization, or equivalent are a plus.
• Strong understanding of local tax regulations, particularly those relevant to financial entities and fintech operations in Mexico (e.g., ISR, IVA, ISN).
• Ability to perform effectively under high-pressure situations, such as tight deadlines or interactions with tax authorities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to explain complex tax-related matters in an understandable and actionable way for non-specialist stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex tax scenarios and offer creative, compliant solutions.
• Familiarity with tax-related software and ERPs (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or QuickBooks), including experience automating tax calculations and filings.
• Exceptional attention to detail to ensure accuracy in tax filings, reports, and reconciliations.
• Hands-on experience managing internal or external tax audits, including preparation, response, and negotiation.
• Fluency in Spanish and English to navigate local tax requirements and communicate with international stakeholders.
• Proactively stays updated on changes in tax legislation and their implications for financial entities.
• Experience in tax planning and optimization strategies that align with business goals and minimize tax liabilities.
• Familiarity with licensing requirements for financial entities (e.g., transitioning from SOFOM to SOFIPO) and their tax implications.
• High level of integrity and commitment to maintaining ethical compliance with tax laws and regulations.
• Strong analytical and numerical abilities to interpret financial data and ensure accurate reporting.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including finance, legal, and operation.

 

What we can offer:

• Being part of a multicultural, highly driven team of professionals
• 20 vacation days / year + 75% holiday bonus (Prima Vacacional)
• 1 month (proportional) of Christmas bonus (Aguinaldo)
• Food vouchers
• Health & Life insurance
• Competitive salary