Tax Manager - LATAM

About the role

NielsenIQ is looking for a Manager, LATAM Tax to lead and oversee accurate, timely compliance with direct and indirect tax requirements across multiple Latin American jurisdictions. The manager manages and reviews the work of tax analysts, owns the regional tax compliance calendar and acts as a key contact for internal stakeholders, external advisors and tax authorities. The role combines people leadership with technical tax oversight within a multinational corporation.

Key responsibilities

• Review and approve corporate income tax returns, withholding tax compliance, VAT filings and advance tax calculations and payments across LATAM jurisdictions.
• Own and manage tax provision processes for statutory and group reporting (ASC 740), reviewing current and deferred tax calculations.
• Oversee the maintenance and reconciliation of tax accounts, with complete supporting documentation and proper internal controls.
• Finalize return-to-provision templates and reconciliations in line with group requirements.
• Manage relationships with R2R, FP&A, Treasury, statutory audit and external consultants, and lead responses to tax audits, assessments and inquiries.
• Coach and mentor tax analysts, and drive tax process improvements and automation initiatives.
• Help manage tax risk across LATAM and support the broader tax function with ad hoc assignments and special projects.

Required profile

• 6-9+ years of direct and/or indirect tax experience in a global or multinational environment, including reviewing others' work.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Tax or a related field; CPA, Contador Público or equivalent certification preferred.
• Solid knowledge of direct and indirect tax laws and accounting standards across multiple LATAM jurisdictions.
• Experience managing or mentoring analysts, or leading workstreams, strongly preferred.
• Strong written and verbal English; Spanish and/or Portuguese is a plus.

Required skills

• Solid experience with tax provisioning (ASC 740) and tax account reconciliation under a multinational reporting framework.
• Advanced Excel; ERP systems such as SAP and tax automation tools are a plus.
• Stakeholder management, communication and leadership across finance, business and external advisors.

What we offer

• Flexible working environment.
• Volunteer time off.
• LinkedIn Learning.
• Employee Assistance Program.