Regional Tax Manager - USA & Mexico - Interiors Division

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