Direct Tax Manager

Direct Tax Manager at Kimberly-Clark Join us to help create Better Care for a Better World by building and managing iconic brands. In this role you’ll bring professional expertise, talent, and drive to deliver better care for billions of people worldwide. In This Role Lead and drive implementation of direct tax savings and initiatives to improve business efficiency. Ensure compliance with US GAAP income tax accounting, reporting, and transfer‑pricing matters. Monthly review of CCH direct taxes and ensure HFM reports. Participate in business strategy formulation to achieve Effective Tax Rate (ETR) targets and provide technical tax expertise. Manage direct tax savings and efficiency through proactive analysis, idea generation, recommendation, and implementation. Organize, staff, motivate, and lead a high‑performance team delivering value via tax analysis and consulting services. Develop talent by hiring, training, retaining, and promoting team members, conducting performance evaluations, and raising performance standards. Provide leadership direction and feedback to the tax team. Define standard work for tax analysis, incorporating best practices for risk management. Review approval payments related to ICMS‑ST when not paid monthly. Monthly review of GRP calculation and inclusion of ZF schedule. About Us Huggies®, Kleenex®, Cottonelle®, Scott®, Kotex®, Poise®, Depend®, Kimberly‑Clark Professional®. Millions of people use our products daily, and we thrive on innovative, growth‑driven leadership. About You You perform at the highest level, appreciate a culture of authentic caring, and are dedicated to sustainability, inclusion, wellbeing, and career development. You thrive in a flexible, hybrid environment that empowers purposeful time in the office. Qualifications A degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field with strong tax knowledge. 6+ years of direct tax experience (income tax, transfer pricing, tax planning). Proven experience leading or participating in tax implementation projects or transformation initiatives. Strong analytical skills; proactive trend identification, opportunity development, and issue mitigation. Excellent English verbal and written communication, problem‑solving, and collaboration at all levels. Submit your CV in English. Total Benefits Enjoy comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision) with no waiting periods or pre‑existing condition restrictions, on‑site fitness center, occupational health nurse, and safety equipment allowances. Flexible savings and spending accounts to maximize health care options and stretch dollars for self or dependents. Diverse income protection insurance options for unexpected events. Programs to support continued education, child adoption, relocation, and temporary childcare. To Be Considered Click the Apply button and complete the online application. A recruiting team member will review your application and follow up if you are a strong fit. In the meantime, visit our careers website. Equal Opportunity Statement Kimberly‑Clark is committed to building a workforce that reflects diverse experiences and passions. We are an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other protected characteristic under law. The statements above describe the general nature of the work. Employment is subject to verification of pre‑screening tests, which may include drug screening, background check, and DMV check. Location and Employment Details Primary Location: Sao Paulo Office Worker Type: Employee Worker Sub‑Type: Regular Time Type: Full time #J-18808-Ljbffr