Assistant Director of Non-US Tax Planning

About the role

Are you a proactive tax professional who thrives on building strong cross‑functional relationships and driving effective tax planning strategies? We are seeking an Assistant Director of Non‑US Tax Planning to lead and support direct and indirect tax activities across Latin America (LATAM) and the Iberian Peninsula. Based in Lisbon, Portugal, you will partner with business stakeholders, provide strategic tax guidance, ensure compliance, and contribute to the company’s overall tax planning and operational objectives.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee regional tax planning in alignment with the global tax strategy and identify opportunities to minimize the effective global tax rate while managing risk.
• Lead the resolution of regional direct and indirect tax inspections and ensure proper reporting and disclosure of tax aspects in compliance filings.
• Develop, manage, and implement tax‑planning initiatives, coordinating stakeholder approvals, documentation, and non‑tax considerations.
• Execute research and computational analysis of regional tax and indirect‑tax issues related to transactions and planning initiatives.
• Inspire and guide individuals within international and tax‑planning groups during project implementation.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience with large corporate tax structures in a multinational, public‑accounting or law‑firm environment.
• Fluency in English, Spanish and Portuguese and willingness to travel internationally on a low‑frequency basis.
• Strong organizational and project‑management abilities in a fast‑paced environment.

Required skills

• Technical expertise in taxation of business and cross‑border/international transactions.
• Experience with US GAAP international tax accounting and reporting rules.
• Advanced data extraction, analysis and quantitative tax modeling capabilities.