Head of Tax

ARQ

. Define and own the group’s global tax strategy, aligned with business goals, risk appetite and expansion plans .

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeSão Paulo • BrazilLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in global tax strategy development, compliance management, and risk assessment, with a strong focus on Latin American tax structures and international regulations. Proven ability to lead tax teams and collaborate across departments to ensure effective tax planning and governance.

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Global Tax Strategy DevelopmentTax Risk Management FrameworkLatin American Tax RegulationsCross-Border Tax StrategiesTax Compliance and Reporting

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Hard Skills

Tax StrategyTax ComplianceTransfer PricingTax ProvisionsFinancial Statement Tax DisclosuresCross-Border FinancingDigital Transaction WithholdingsVAT/GST ComplianceTax Risk AssessmentDouble Tax Treaties

Soft Skills

LeadershipCollaborationTrainingCommunicationProblem-Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

Advanced Degree in Tax LawAdvanced Degree in Accounting

Industry Keywords

Big 4 Tax AdvisoryFintechNeobankMulti-Currency ProductsDigital Assets

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and own the group’s global tax strategy, aligned with business goals, risk appetite and expansion plans
Build and maintain a tax risk management and governance framework, including policies, controls, approval thresholds and documented positions
Report on tax matters, exposures and planning opportunities to the CFO, executive team, Board and Audit Committee
Monitor legislative and regulatory changes across jurisdictions and assess their impact
Oversee corporate income tax filings, payments, compliance calendars, estimated and advance tax payments, withholding tax obligations and refund claims
Maintain entity tax registrations, residency statuses and filing obligations
Design, document and maintain transfer pricing policies and oversee Master File, Local Files and Country-by-Country Reporting
Manage permanent establishment risk, tax residency, substance requirements, double tax treaties, withholding tax leakage and foreign tax credits
Review intercompany agreements, cash repatriation, dividend flows and cross-border financing for tax efficiency
Oversee VAT/GST and other indirect tax compliance, product and service tax treatment, e-invoicing and digital reporting requirements
Own tax provisions under IFRS, US GAAP and local GAAPs; prepare financial statement tax disclosures
Manage effective tax rate, tax expense and cash tax forecasts
Ensure compliance with financial-account information reporting regimes and customer transaction withholding/reporting obligations
Manage transaction taxes for payment and banking activities and support regulatory license applications and audits
Build, lead and develop the tax team
Select, manage and evaluate external tax advisors and service providers
Train Finance, Product, Sales and Legal teams on relevant tax matters

Requirements

What you’ll need

Background in a Big 4 tax advisory practice focused on financial entities, combined with in-house leadership at a scale fintech or neobank
Deep knowledge of Latin American tax structures and regulations, and international double-taxation treaties
Solid background addressing split-payment mechanics, cross-border value flows, and digital transaction withholdings
Ability to convert complex legal tax requirements into actionable technical logic for engineering execution
Experience structuring cross-bordering tax strategies for high-growth tech firms approaching public transitions
Advanced degree in Tax Law, Accounting, or a related field (nice-to-have)
Familiarity with tax treatment for multi-currency products and digital assets (nice-to-have)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary
Sign-on stock options bonus
Discretionary performance bonus (stock options)
Paid annual leave
Private health insurance
Latest technology to work with
Strong team that will help you improve your skills