Tax Leader

Description

***This role is based at one of our corporate offices in Mexico City, Mexico***

Our Finance Shared Services Office manages the financial activities of our Managed Hotels in Mexico.

HOW WE WILL SUPPORT YOU

Hilton is proud to support the mental and physical wellbeing of all Team Members so they can Thrive personally and professionally in a diverse and inclusive environment, thanks to programs and benefits such as:

At Hilton, we believe every Team Member is a leader. We are committed to offering leadership development opportunities and programs through every step of a Team Member's career journey and at every level, both in our hotels and across corporate.

**Available benefits may vary depending upon terms and conditions of employment and are subject to the terms and conditions of the plans.

Requirements

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

Your role is important and below are some of the fundamental job duties that make your work unique.

As the Tax Leader, you will manage all Federal and Local tax compliance in our Managed Hotels in Mexico. You will manage the Hotels’ tax compliance, tax planning, and accounting for sales and income taxes. You will partner with businesses, service providers, and other tax professionals. You will work with our internal financial management team and third-party service providers.

• Oversee the accurate filing of federal and state sales and income taxes including all related analysis and support
• Ensure the compliance of local tax requirements, including the review and preparation of tax returns and coordination with external consultants
• Responsible for audits of federal and state taxes. Manage tax disputes and resolutions with close collaboration with finance teams
• Assist with research and implementation of tax processes and make appropriate recommendations from a tax perspective. This includes partnering with stakeholders.
• Identify tax digitalization and automate tax processes (e.g. electronic invoices)
• Monitor legislative and regulatory tax law developments, communicate the effects of these developments to management and the tax team, and create strategies to capitalize on changes to taxation legislation
• Supervise a team of six (6) - (2 supervisors report directly to this position)
• Ensure that appropriate internal controls are in place over Mexican taxes

What are we looking for?

The success in this role will demonstrate itself through the following attributes and skills:

• Management experience within the leisure sector
• Willingness to mentor Team Members
• Flexibility to respond to a range of different work situations

You have these minimum qualifications:

• Eight (8) years minimum of related work experience. (Example: Accounting, Tax, Finance)
• Work experience in Tax Accounting for the hospitality industry
• Four (4) years minimum of experience in Leadership and Team Management
• Work a hybrid office schedule based in our office in Mexico City, Mexico a minimum of three (3) days per week.

It would be useful if you have:

• Spanish and English fluency (oral and written)
• Master's degree in taxation or accounting

WHAT IT IS LIKE WORKING FOR HILTON

Hilton, the #1 World’s Best Workplace, is a leading global hospitality company with a diverse portfolio of world-class brands. Dedicated to filling the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality, we have welcomed more than 3 billion guests in our more-than 100-year history. Hilton is proud to have an award-winning workplace culture and we are consistently named among one of the World’s Best Workplaces. Check out the Hilton Careers blog and Instagram to learn more about what it’s like to be on Team Hilton! 

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