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

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The mission:

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