Tax Manager

The Tax team ensures that Pegasystems remains compliant with global tax regulations while providing clear, practical guidance to management to optimize outcomes from both a tax accounting and cash tax perspective.
We support key business initiatives and go beyond day-to-day compliance by proactively anticipating the impact of an evolving global tax environment.
By embracing change, identifying future challenges early, and working closely across the business, the Tax team applies strong technical knowledge, analytical thinking to help Pega remain compliant and agile.
Picture Yourself at Pega:
This is a Brazil-based role supporting U.S. operations and collaborating closely with Pega's global Tax organization.
You will be a key member of the team with primary responsibility for U.S. sales and use tax compliance.
In this role, you will oversee monthly and annual indirect tax compliance, partner closely with internal business teams, monitor taxability rules, and manage indirect tax audits.
While your primary focus will be U.S. indirect tax, you will also have the opportunity to support broader corporate tax initiatives, making experience in corporate income tax a valuable asset.
What You'll Do at Pega:
Lead the U.S. sales and use tax compliance, including monthly and annual filings, payments, reconciliations, and audit management.
Partner cross functionally to advise the business on indirect tax treatment for sales, purchases, and other taxable transactions.
Maintain accurate tax records, review GL accounts, prepare journal entries, and manage exemption certificates and tax engines.
Support broader corporate tax initiatives and special projects such as e invoicing, nexus analysis, and registrations.
Who You Are:
A resourceful tax professional with deep knowledge of U.S. indirect tax rules, with additional exposure to the software industry as a plus.
A strong communicator and collaborator, comfortable working cross functionally and using enterprise systems such as SAP and OneSource to support compliance and reporting.
Strong written and verbal English communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with global stakeholders.
An organized and detail-oriented individual who can manage multiple deadlines, maintain accurate documentation, and exercise sound judgment on taxability matters.
Someone who actively engages with emerging AI technologies and continuously evaluates opportunities to responsibly incorporate AI/automation into processes and ways of working.
What You've Accomplished:
7+ years of experience in tax accounting
Successfully managed U.S. indirect tax compliance processes
Used enterprise systems such as SAP and OneSource to support compliance and reporting processes
Professional working proficiency in English, with experience collaborating across global teams
Gartner Analyst acclaimed technology leadership across our categories of products
Continuous learning and development opportunitiesAn innovative, inclusive, agile, flexible, and fun work environment
Competitive global benefits program inclusive of pay + bonus incentive, employee equity in the company
Additional Information
This role offers a base salary and may also be eligible for annual bonus OR commission, as well as benefits and other incentives.
The final compensation will be determined during the offer process based on the candidate's education, experience, skills, and qualifications, as well as market conditions and may vary from the posted range.
We will share an information on benefits, bonus/commission, and other pay components for this role at the relevant recruitment stage.
Meet Our Team:
The Tax team ensures that Pegasystems remains compliant with global tax regulations while providing clear, practical guidance to management to optimize outcomes from both a tax accounting and cash tax perspective.
We support key business initiatives and go beyond day-to-day compliance by proactively anticipating the impact of an evolving global tax environment.
By embracing change, identifying future challenges early, and working closely across the business, the Tax team applies strong technical knowledge, analytical thinking to help Pega remain compliant and agile.
Picture Yourself at Pega:
This is a Brazil-based role supporting U.S. operations and collaborating closely with Pega's global Tax organization.
You will be a key member of the team with primary responsibility for U.S. sales and use tax compliance.
In this role, you will oversee monthly and annual indirect tax compliance, partner closely with internal business teams, monitor taxability rules, and manage indirect tax audits.
While your primary focus will be U.S. indirect tax, you will also have the opportunity to support broader corporate tax initiatives, making experience in corporate income tax a valuable asset.