Tax & Financial Services Manager

Great Career Opportunity

At Morgan Philips Specialist Recruitment Mexico, we are seeking an experienced Tax & Financial Services Managerfor a well-established multinational manufacturing company with operations across Mexico and corporate headquarters in the United States.

We are looking for a professional with strong corporate tax expertise, strategic business acumen, and proven leadership capabilities to ensure tax compliance, drive tax planning initiatives, and contribute to the continuous improvement of financial processes.

This position offers an excellent opportunity to join an established organization with a strong culture of stability and professional development, international exposure, and responsibility across multiple operations in Mexico.

Position Objective
Lead the company's tax and financial services functions in Mexico, ensuring regulatory compliance, accurate tax accounting, and effective oversight of payroll, transfer pricing, and international tax matters.
Act as a strategic Business Partner, identifying tax optimization opportunities, strengthening internal controls, driving process automation, and developing a high-performing team through collaborative leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Corporate Tax Compliance & Planning

• Ensure compliance with Mexican federal, state, and local tax regulations, including corporate income tax (ISR), VAT (IVA), and other applicable obligations.
• Develop and implement tax planning strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Oversee tax filings, reconciliations, refunds, audits, and tax authority requirements.
• Identify tax risks and provide strategic recommendations to senior financial management.

2. Tax Accounting & US GAAP Reporting

• Review current and deferred income taxes, tax provisions, and related financial reporting.
• Ensure compliance with US GAAP and corporate accounting policies.
• Analyze the tax impact on financial results and communicate findings to US corporate stakeholders.

3. Transfer Pricing & International Tax

• Oversee transfer pricing compliance and intercompany transactions.
• Coordinate external tax advisors and review transfer pricing studies.
• Supervise international tax matters, including expatriate taxation and shadow payroll processes.

4. Payroll & Financial Services Oversight

• Supervise payroll administration and ensure compliance with Mexican tax, labor, and social security regulations.
• Oversee relevant financial and shared services processes supporting manufacturing operations.
• Strengthen internal controls and ensure compliance with corporate policies.

5. Continuous Improvement & Process Transformation

• Identify opportunities to streamline and automate tax, payroll, and financial processes.
• Participate in ERP implementations, system migrations, and continuous improvement projects.
• Drive operational efficiency and effective risk management.

6. Leadership & Corporate Collaboration

• Lead, coach, and develop an experienced Tax & Financial Services team.
• Foster a collaborative, accountable, and high-performance culture.
• Build strong relationships with Finance, Operations, Human Resources, and international corporate teams.
• Support organizational improvement through effective communication and people development.

Candidate Profile:

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or a related field.
• Master's degree in Taxation, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline is desirable.

Professional Experience

• 7–10 years of relevant experience in corporate taxation, tax accounting, and related financial functions.
• At least 5 years of proven leadership experience managing teams.
• Experience in multinational organizations, preferably within the manufacturing or industrial sector.
• Experience working with international headquarters and external tax advisors.
• Previous Big Four experience is considered an advantage.

Technical Expertise

• Strong knowledge of Mexican corporate tax legislation, tax compliance, and tax planning.
• Experience with US GAAP, deferred taxes, tax provisions, and corporate tax reporting.
• Knowledge of transfer pricing and intercompany transactions.
• Experience supervising payroll tax compliance and related statutory obligations.
• Understanding of international taxation and expatriate shadow payroll processes.
• Experience with ERP systems and process improvement initiatives.
• Advanced Excel proficiency.
• Advanced English proficiency is essential, including the ability to communicate effectively on technical and executive matters with US corporate stakeholders.

Key Competencies

• Collaborative leadership and talent development.
• Emotional intelligence and effective communication.
• Strategic thinking and strong business acumen.
• Proactivity, accountability, and results orientation.
• Analytical thinking, sound judgment, and decision-making.
• Change management and continuous improvement.
• Ability to influence and collaborate across functions.

Why Is This a Great Opportunity?

• Join a well-established multinational manufacturing organization.
• Take on a strategic leadership role supporting multiple operations across Mexico.
• Gain direct exposure to US corporate headquarters and international stakeholders.
• Lead and develop an experienced, committed team.
• Drive tax planning, automation, and process transformation initiatives.
• Benefit from a structured onboarding and knowledge-transfer process.
• Enjoy a competitive compensation package, benefits above statutory requirements, and a hybrid working arrangement.

Location: Querétaro, Mexico.

Work Arrangement: Hybrid
If you are a corporate tax professional with strong technical expertise, multinational experience, advanced English skills, and a collaborative leadership style, this could be your next career opportunity!

Apply now and take the next step in your professional career!
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