regional tax manager - usa & mexico - interiors division

we are looking for an experienced regional tax manager - usa & mexico to lead tax matters across our operations in north america.

based in puebla, mexico, this role will act as a key tax expert for the region, ensuring tax compliance, accurate reporting, effective risk management, and optimized tax positions across the united states and mexico.

key responsibilities

- lead tax compliance for us and mexico entities, including corporate income tax, us federal and state taxes, mexican isr, us sales & use tax, mexican iva, and withholding taxes.
- manage us and mexico tax return preparation and filing, coordinating internal teams and external advisors.
- own regional tax provisions and tax accounting under asc 740 / ifrs , including current and deferred tax reporting.
- ensure compliance with mexican tax requirements, including cfdi , informative returns, and us state nexus and registration obligations.
- manage the immex / maquiladora regime obligations and benefits for mexican manufacturing operations, including safe-harbor and compliance requirements.
- manage tax controls , documentation, and sox compliance across the region.
- identify tax planning and optimization opportunities, including applicable credits and incentives.
- support transfer pricing compliance and documentation.
- lead tax audits and controversy matters with irs, us state authorities, and the mexican sat .




- advise the business on cross-border transactions, withholding taxes, tax treaties, and usmca- related matters.
- provide tax support for m&a;, restructuring, entity rationalization, and regional transformation projects.
- partner closely with finance, treasury, controlling, legal, and business teams across the region.
- manage external tax advisors, including scope, quality, and budget.

what we're looking for

- 10+ years of relevant tax experience , including us and/or mexican taxation, ideally within a multinational or manufacturing environment.
- strong technical expertise in us and mexican direct and indirect taxation .
- solid knowledge of asc 740 / ifrs tax accounting and provisions.
- experience managing tax audits and interactions with us and mexican tax authorities.
- knowledge of immex / maquiladora and cross-border us–mexico tax matters.
- experience in a combination of big four/advisory and in-house environments is a strong advantage.
- automotive industry experience is highly valued.
- master's degree or equivalent level in tax, accounting, finance, law, or a related field.
- cpa, contador público, or equivalent professional qualification is preferred.
- fully bilingual in english and spanish ; french is a plus.
- willingness to travel within the region as required.

location : puebla, mexico

scope : united states & mexico

📌 Regional tax manager - usa & mexico - interiors division (México)
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