Tax Manager

Regional Tax Manager (Focus on Puerto Rico, Caribbean & Central America)This position can be based in Costa Rica or Panamá.
About the Position & OpportunityA leading multinational corporate group with a solid regional presence is seeking a highly strategic Regional Tax Manager. In this role, you will lead, define, and execute the tax strategy and compliance framework for: Puerto Rico, Barbados, and Central America.
This is a high-impact position responsible for ensuring the group’s tax efficiency, mitigating fiscal risks, and acting as a key advisor to senior leadership during regional business expansions and operations.
Core Focus: Due to our corporate footprint, this role requires deep, advanced technical expertise in Puerto Rico’s tax framework (US GAAP / Internal Revenue Code) and Caribbean jurisdictions, alongside the management of Central American tax compliance.
Key Responsibilities:Regional Tax Strategy & Planning: Develop and implement tax-efficient structures and planning opportunities to optimize the regional tax burden and improve cash flow across 7 different jurisdictions.Compliance Oversight: Ensure the accurate and timely filing of all direct and indirect tax returns (VAT, Sales Tax/IVU, Corporate Income Tax, Withholding Taxes) across the cluster, maintaining a clean compliance record.Team Leadership & Development: Directly manage and mentor the team members, overseeing their output and fostering their professional growth to ensure high-quality tax support for the region.Tax Audit & Controversy Management: Lead the defense strategy and represent the company during tax audits or inquiries by local authorities, managing relationships with external tax advisors and legal counsel in each country.Transfer Pricing Oversight: Supervise the preparation of regional transfer pricing studies and ensure intercompany transactions are properly documented.Risk Management & Internal Control: Implement and monitor ICS Taxes to identify and mitigate operational and financial risks, ensuring adherence to corporate policies and local fiscal laws.Strategic Business Advisory: Evaluate the tax implications of new business models, M&A, or changes in regional legislation to support senior management in decision-making.
Skills & Experience Required:Experience: 6 to 9 years of professional experience in tax management, with at least 3 years in regional roles covering Central America or the Caribbean. Proven experience in people management is required.Big 4 Background: Previous experience working in a Big 4 accounting/consulting firm is desirable.Education: University degree in Accounting, Law, or Finance. A Master’s degree or professional certification in Taxation is highly desirable.Technical Knowledge: Deep, specialized understanding of the tax frameworks in the assigned cluster, with an indispensable focus on Puerto Rico (US GAAP/Internal Revenue Code) and Caribbean jurisdictions. Proficiency in SAP or similar ERPs is expected.Languages: Full professional proficiency in both English and Spanish is mandatory.Core Competencies: Strategic thinking, high attention to detail, negotiation skills, and the ability to manage complex projects across multiple time zones and currencies.
Are you ready for the challenge?If you meet the technical requirements and want to take the next strategic step in your career, please submit your application.
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