Tax Manager - Latin America Region

About the role

This role offers the opportunity to become the primary income tax lead for Baxter’s Latin America region, overseeing tax provision, compliance, audits, and planning across Mexico, Brazil, Colombia, and several additional jurisdictions where the company operates.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage income tax planning and compliance across LATAM, with emphasis on Mexico, Brazil, and Colombia.
• Oversee preparation and review of quarterly and annual tax provisions under local statutory rules and US GAAP.
• Manage tax audits and controversies, ensuring timely, effective resolution.
• Identify tax risks and drive solutions in partnership with Global Tax and regional stakeholders.
• Monitor changes in tax legislation and assess business impacts.
• Support strategic initiatives such as M&A, legal entity structuring, intercompany transactions, and transfer pricing.
• Drive process improvements and automation within LATAM tax operations.
• Cook up with global and local external tax advisors on planning, compliance, and transfer pricing documentation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Law, or a related field; advanced degree or tax certification preferred.
• 5+ years of relevant income tax experience, including hands-on LATAM regional exposure preferred.
• Strong understanding of income tax laws in Mexico, Brazil, and Colombia preferred.
• Proven experience with tax provision preparation, planning, compliance, and controversy management.
• Fluency in Spanish and strong English communication skills, with the ability to work across functions and cultures.
• Experience in a multinational company or Big Four environment is a plus.
• Familiarity with JD Edwards, SAP, and emerging technologies that enhance tax operations.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity, drive process improvements, and operate effectively in dynamic environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Law, or a related field; advanced degree or tax certification preferred.
• 5+ years of relevant income tax experience, including hands-on LATAM regional exposure preferred.
• Strong understanding of income tax laws in Mexico, Brazil, and Colombia preferred.
• Proven experience with tax provision preparation, planning, compliance, and controversy management.
• Fluency in Spanish and strong English communication skills, with the ability to work across functions and cultures.
• Experience in a multinational company or Big Four environment is a plus.
• Familiarity with JD Edwards, SAP, and emerging technologies that enhance tax operations.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity, drive process improvements, and operate effectively in dynamic environments.

Skills

• Strong understanding of income tax laws in Mexico, Brazil, and Colombia.
• Proven experience with tax provision preparation, planning, compliance, and controversy management.
• Fluency in Spanish and strong English communication skills.
• Familiarity with JD Edwards, SAP, and emerging technologies that enhance tax operations.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity, drive process improvements, and operate effectively in dynamic environments.

Benefits

For an experienced LATAM tax professional who wants to apply their expertise in a multinational environment—while improving processes, leveraging technology, and making a tangible impact—this position provides a rewarding and highly visible opportunity.

Pay

The estimated base salary for this position is $112,000 - 154,000. The estimated range is meant to reflect an anticipated salary range for the position. We may pay more or less than of the anticipated range based upon market data and other factors, all of which are subject to change. Individual pay is based on upon location, skills and expertise, experience, and other relevant factors.

Schedule

This position can be based remotely within the United States. Candidates located near Deerfield, IL are preferred, but not required.