Country Tax Manager - Mexico

About Signify

Through bold discovery and cutting-edge innovation, we lead an industry that is vital for the future of our planet: lighting. Through our leadership in connected lighting and the Internet of Things, we're breaking new ground in data analytics, AI, and smart solutions for homes, offices, cities, and beyond.

At Signify, you can shape tomorrow by building on our incredible 125+ year legacy while working toward even bolder sustainability goals. Our culture of continuous learning, creativity, and commitment to diversity and inclusion empowers you to grow your skills and career.

Join us, and together, we’ll transform our industry, making a lasting difference for brighter lives and a better world. 

More about the role

This is an exciting job opportunity for you as a Country Tax Manager in Huixquilucan, Mexico with Signify.

• Working knowledge of Mexican Tax law procedures, in specific all those that apply to IMMEX companies and related employee insourcing entities.
• Prepares annual tax returns, monthly tax prepayments and informative returns for third party review; making sure all the Mexican legal entities are in compliance with their filing tax obligations.
• Working knowledge of tax accounting and determination of deferred taxes.
• Prepares/reviews corporate tax reporting in a timely matter, identifying opportunities to improve the effective tax rate of the group and ensuring compliance with all statutory requirements.
• Provides a timely and accurate application of new tax law and accounting developments in a strategic manner.
• Work closely with outside accounting firms to minimize the liabilities for Signify.
• Understands transfer pricing rules and all related requirements.
• Assist on special projects affecting the North LATAM region upon request of Group Tax.

More about you

While we value and appreciate all applicants, we believe that the following experience and skills will be needed to shine brightly in this job opening:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting or related discipline. Master’s degree in Taxes is a plus.
• Public accounting experience. 
• Minimum 8-10 years experience in performing complex corporate tax and accounting work. Knowledge of business and corporate tax compliance as it relates to federal taxes and tax controversy work.

Critical Experiences

• Knowledge & experience in using Office Programs, primarily Excel and Power Point
• Working Knowledge of Mexican tax laws and procedures as well as in leverage with tax authorities.
• Working Knowledge of general ledger and processing journal entries/reconciliations.
• Working knowledge of Electronic Accounting as defined by the Mexican Tax Authorities.
• Working knowledge of VAT Certification process.
• Strong analytical skills with problem solving abilities.
• Fluency in English and Spanish is required.

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Everything we’ll do for you

You can grow a lasting career here. We’ll encourage you, support you, and challenge you. We’ll help you learn and progress in a way that’s right for you, with coaching and mentoring along the way. We’ll listen to you too, because we see and value every one of our 27,000+ people. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace fosters creativity, innovation, and a full spectrum of bright ideas. With a global workforce present in 70+ countries, we are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where every voice is heard and valued, helping us all achieve more together. 

Come join us, and together we can light up the future.