Tax Compliance Director

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GET TO KNOW US
At Wellhub we're revolutionizing workplace wellness. Our platform connects employees worldwide to the best partners for fitness, mindfulness, therapy, nutrition, and sleep—all in one simple subscription. Headquartered in NYC with team members in Europe, North America and South America, we’re on a mission to make every company a wellness company.
We believe work should be fulfilling, inspiring, and balanced. Here, you’ll find a team that values wellbeing, collaboration, and different perspectives, where passion and creativity push boundaries to create real impact. Your contributions will help shape a healthier, more balanced world for you and millions of people globally.
Join us in redefining the future of wellbeing!
THE OPPORTUNITY
We are hiring a Latam Tax Compliance Director for our Finance - Tax & Treasury team in São Paulo!
This role joins our corporate finance organization, leading the critical Latam tax compliance function. You will define regional compliance strategies, drive large-scale digital and AI-driven automation initiatives, and ensure governance excellence across diverse jurisdictions. This is an exceptional opportunity to transform regional tax operations and partner directly with global leaders to support Wellhub's continued growth and innovation.
YOUR IMPACT
Define and execute the regional tax compliance strategy, aligning it with broader financial objectives while establishing robust governance frameworks and risk management protocols across all Latam jurisdictions.
Provide executive oversight of all direct and indirect tax filings, ensuring total compliance with local statutory deadlines and proactively managing risk in evolving regulatory environments.
Lead relationships with local tax BPOs and external advisors, maintaining strict alignment on technical tax positions, corporate standards, and service delivery quality.
Partner with cross-functional teams, including Controllership, FP&A, Legal, Product Development, and Tax Controversy, to embed tax compliance into business planning, decision-making, and strategic responses to tax authority audits.
Champion and drive digital transformation, defining the roadmap for large-scale AI, tax technology integrations, and ERP automation platforms to enhance operational accuracy and scalability.
Develop and oversee enterprise-grade dashboards and KPIs to provide real-time compliance monitoring and transparent risk visibility to senior leadership.
Monitor regulatory intelligence across Latin America, translating legislative changes into actionable policies, while building strategic relationships with tax authorities and industry bodies.
Live the mission: inspire and empower others by genuinely caring for your own wellbeing and your colleagues. Bring wellbeing to the forefront of work, and create a supportive environment where everyone feels comfortable taking care of themselves, taking time off, and finding work-life wellness.
WHO YOU ARE
A seasoned tax leader with relevant years of progressive experience in tax compliance, including at least 4 years in a senior leadership role overseeing multi-jurisdictional functions within complex, multinational environments.
An expert in Latam tax systems who possesses deep technical knowledge of Brazilian federal and state taxes (IRPJ, CSLL, PIS, COFINS, ICMS, ISS) along with solid exposure to other major Latin American jurisdictions.
An educationally grounded professional holding a Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Law, or a related field; an MBA, Master's in Taxation, or a CPA/equivalent professional certification is strongly preferred.
A tech-forward innovator with demonstrated experience leading large-scale technology implementations, AI-driven tax technologies, ERP platforms (SAP, Oracle), and tax automation tools.
An analytical strategist capable of leveraging data analytics to build executive-level compliance scorecards, performance dashboards, and corporate tracking systems.
A strong communicator and influencer with proven executive presence and the unique ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into clear, actionable business strategies for C-suite stakeholders.
A multilingual professional with exceptional written and verbal communication skills in both Portuguese and English; fluency or professional proficiency in Spanish is a strong asset.
A governance-focused expert with familiarity or hands-on experience in the implementation and execution of SOX controls.
We recognize that individuals approach job applications differently. We strongly encourage all aspiring applicants to go for it, even if they don't match the job description 100%. We welcome your application and will be delighted to explore if you could be a great fit for our team. For this specific role, please note that prior experience in Latam and Brazilian tax compliance management, English and leading regional tax technology/automation initiatives are mandatory requirements.
WHAT WE OFFER YOU
With thoughtful benefits, emotional wellbeing resources, and a culture that empowers you to take ownership of your role and your wellbeing, we create an environment where you can thrive in all dimensions of your life.
Our flexible benefits program allows you to customize some of the benefits, according to your needs!
Our benefits include:
WELLHUB: Free Gold+ membership with access to onsite gyms and studios, digital fitness programs, and online wellness resources for meditation, nutrition, mental wellbeing support, and more! Add up to three family members to your plan, ensuring access to wellness for those who matter most to you.
WELLZ: A complete emotional wellbeing program with a unique approach. It offers personalized journeys that combine individual therapy sessions (52 per year) and on-demand content.
HEALTHCARE: Health, dental, and life insurance.
FLEXIBLE WORK: As a Flexible First company, we offer hybrid and remote options to give you the freedom to work in a way that suits you. The model for this specific role can be discussed with your recruiter and hiring manager. When you join, use our home office reimbursement to set up your home office.
FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE: Flexibility for us isn’t just about where we work—it also means being able to shape how and when we get things done. Together with their leaders, employees define schedules that align with their time zones, team needs, and personal routines.
PAID TIME OFF: It’s important to take time away from work to recharge.Employees receive vacations after 6 months and additional 3 days off per year + 1 day off for each year of tenure (up to 5 additional days) + an extra holiday for your birthday!
PAID PARENTAL LEAVE: Welcoming a new child is one of the most special moments in your life. Take the time to be present and enjoy your growing family. We offer 100% paid parental leave to all new parents. Parents giving birth are eligible for an extended leave and a ramp-back period to return part-time while they get settled.
CAREER GROWTH: Access world-class platforms, participate in interactive sessions, build your personalized development roadmap, and explore internal opportunities. We focus on continuous learning and feedback to support your journey toward personal and professional success.
CULTURE: You’ll join a team of passionate people who come together to break boundaries, support each other, and create a meaningful impact in workplace wellness. We win together, building trust through open communication and a culture where every perspective matters. Learn more about our shared culture and values here.
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Diversity, Equity, and Belonging at Wellhub
We aim to create a collaborative, supportive, and inclusive space where everyone knows they belong.
Wellhub is committed to creating a diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.
Our commitment to inclusion also extends to how we recognize and reward our people. We’re proud to be Syndio Fair Pay Certified, reflecting our ongoing dedication to equitable and fair pay practices across our global team. Read more about it here.
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