Tax Advisory Manager

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Tax Advisory Manager for Brazil (Bilingual English/Portuguese) – Global Tax
Role Description
We are looking for an experienced and proactive tax professional to support tax planning initiatives for the Brazil market, based in São Paulo. The successful candidate will collaborate effectively with cross-border colleagues and cross-functional teams, taking ownership of end-to-end tax planning projects and leading SAP implementations related to Brazilian tax reforms.

We are looking for a highly driven, analytical, and relationship-oriented individual who can engage confidently with internal and external stakeholders at all levels and actively take part in Brazil leadership team meetings.

Main Responsibilities

• Provide oversight and guidance to the Tax Compliance Team on all statutory tax obligations in Brazil (Income Taxes, Indirect Taxes, Excise Taxes, etc.).
• Lead tax planning and transfer pricing activities, identifying risks and opportunities while maintaining technical precision and alignment with business objectives.
• Act as a strategic business partner to Finance, Legal, Supply Chain and Operations by assessing tax implications of business decisions, reorganizations, and new commercial models.
• Initiate and execute new tax planning projects and provide strategic tax advice for ongoing business initiatives.
• Manage external tax counsel and assess judicial or tax precedents and uncertain tax positions that may affect the company's operations or financial position.
• Serve as the primary point of contact with tax authorities. Lead the strategy and management of tax audits, inquiries, and disputes.
• Lead the design, planning, and implementation of SAP solutions in response to Brazilian tax reforms and other regulatory changes, ensuring alignment with global processes and internal controls.
• Align tax decisions with Bacardi's corporate strategy, financial goals, trading flows and policies. Understand how tax structures impact cash flow, profitability, and reputation.
• Drive adaptability in response to tax reforms, new technologies, business models, or reorganizations.
• Translate complex tax or regulatory issues into practical, sustainable, and well-documented solutions.
• Promote the use of digital and analytical tools to enhance efficiency and reporting. Seek to improve processes, documentation, and communication.
• Collaborate closely with Tax Compliance, Transfer Pricing, Supply Chain, Operations and Finance teams, as well as other internal and external stakeholders, to ensure continued compliance.
• Support the tax accounting and reporting processes, ensuring accurate tax provisions, reconciliations, and ETR forecasts under local and USGAAP.
• Manage the ETR (effective tax rate) for the Brazil market by analyzing current and deferred tax positions (Local and USGAAP), identifying drivers of variances, and implementing strategies to optimize the company's global and local tax burden.
• Ensure that ETR results are consistent with business performance and Bacardi's global tax policies.
• Partner closely with the Finance and Tax teams to forecast, monitor, and report ETR impacts in statutory and management reporting cycles, providing clear explanations of deviations and proactive recommendations for improvement.
• Develop and maintain a robusta tax governance framework, ensuring alignment with global policies, OECD guidelines, and internal control standards (SOX, Pillar 2).
• Respond to internal tax inquiries and provide timely support to business partners.
• Evaluate the tax implications of new products, trading flows, services, and transactions to ensure compliance and tax efficiency.
• Advise senior management on evolving tax laws and their potential business impact.
• Monitor and assess legislative and regulatory developments that may affect tax operations.
• Collaborate with Global Tax Centers of Excellence and Regional Hubs to drive consistency, knowledge sharing, and implementation of global tax strategies across Latin America.
• Report tax-related issues and updates to the Global Tax Team and provide specialized support to regional tax teams when needed.

Requirements
Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Law.
• Experience in large multinational corporations as a Tax Manager.
• Full professional proficiency in English and Portuguese.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication abilities.
• Effective time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, and multicultural environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and SAP.
• Proficiency in Tax Accounting (Local and USGAAP).
• English professional speaker.

Preferred Qualifications

• Fluency in Spanish.
• Experience in Big 4 firms.
• Transfer Pricing experience.
• International Tax Experience or Certification.

Additional Information

• Work model: Full time. Hybrid (3 days per week on-site).
• Location: São Paulo, Brazil.

Success Indicators

• Successful design and deployment of SAP implementations aligned with tax reform requirements.
• Hands-on approach, critical thinking, and results orientation.
• Proactive communication of improvement opportunities and risks.
• Implementation of process automation and enhancements.

Valued Soft Skills

• Collaborative, curious, and aligned with company culture.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• Strong learning mindset and ability to communicate effectively with leadership.
• Capable of explaining complex topics clearly and adapting communication to both technical and executive audiences.

Note for the recruitment
While the initial focus of the role is on Brazil, we are looking for a professional with the potential to expand responsibilities across other Latin American markets over time, supporting broader regional tax initiatives within the Global Tax organization

LEADERSHIP AGILITY

At Bacardi we care deeply about finding brilliant talent who can bring the following personal attributes to help elevate our 3Fs: Fearless, Family, Founder culture to the next level.

• Belonging: You have a strong capacity to create a culture of 'Belonging', where people feel appreciated for who they are, what they do, and who they can become
• Self-Awareness: You have high levels of self-awareness, are reflective and know yourself well, understanding both your own strengths and weaknesses and your impact on others
• People Agility: You bring a deep ability to understand and relate to people and navigate through tough situations to harness and multiply collective performance
• Results Agility: You demonstrate consistent delivery of results in first-time situations by inspiring teams, exhibiting a presence that builds confidence in yourself and others.
• Mental Agility: You can think critically to penetrate complex problems and expand the possibilities by making fresh connections. You think strategically whilst being execution focused and bring creativity to the challenges you're presented with
• Change Agility: You have a deep natural curiosity, desire to experiment and ability to effectively deal with the heat of change. You have a growth and learning mindset: ready to test, stumble, learn and apply from experience

Disclaimer: Bacardi seeks talent from all backgrounds to bring diversity of thought, agility and capability to our organization across the globe. We promote a working environment where all employees are treated and rewarded fairly. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination that adversely affects individuals or groups on the basis of national origin, race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, and any other legally protected aspect of a person's identity.
U.S. applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws.

Perks of Working for us
At Bacardi, we are committed to providing our Primos (employees) with a comprehensive Total Rewards package of compensation, benefits, incentives, allowances, well-being, and much more to meet the needs of themselves and their families. It goes beyond just Cash The total rewards program is based on pay for performance, whereby the incentive programs are linked to company and individual performance.

Compensation, Paid Time Off & Retirement:

• Competitive Pay Package
• Competitive Holiday/Paid Time Off, plus additional days offered ( i.e., volunteer day, allowing you to give back to the community)
• Retirement/Pension Plan

Health & Wellbeing

• Medical, Critical Illness, and Life Insurance
• Calm Meditation App subscription (free)
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Best-in-class, family-friendly, and inclusive leave policies

Additional Benefits
The benefits /perks may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Bacardi, your work location, and are subject to change.

Some benefits may be subject to an employee contribution.

Some benefits may be fully or partially subsidized. Incentive plans are linked to the nature of your employment and can vary based on region, market, function or brand.