Tax Manager

KFC Brasil

Finance Manager guiding tax decisions and compliance strategies for KFC Brazil. Engaging in fiscal analysis, process improvement, and leadership support in a hybrid work environment.

Posted 4/12/2026full-timeSão Paulo • 🇧🇷 BrazilMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Act as a strategic partner to leadership, supporting decision-making with tax impact.
Assess tax impacts related to store openings and closings, contractual renegotiations, and changes in corporate structure.
Support tax analyses in M&A transactions, including evaluation of structures such as asset deals and share deals.
Conduct simulations and analyses of IRPJ and CSLL, contributing to tax predictability and supporting financial forecasts.
Map the impacts of CBS and IBS on the company's operating model.
Design the transition plan for the new tax model.
Identify risks, opportunities and competitive impacts resulting from the tax reform.
Evaluate effects of the new tax framework on pricing and profitability of operations.
Lead the design and structuring of tax processes in the new SAP environment.
Ensure correct tax configuration of the system, guaranteeing compliance with legislation.
Implement internal controls and integration among tax, accounting and finance teams.
Build a tax function with governance, efficiency and process predictability.
Ensure fulfillment of main and ancillary tax obligations at federal, state and municipal levels.
Manage tax risks and contingencies, ensuring compliance with applicable law.
Collaborate with external audit (Big4) and other regulatory bodies.
Coordinate the work of tax BPOs and tax advisory firms.
Identify and develop opportunities for tax efficiency for the company.
Review and optimize utilization of tax credits.
Develop a strategic view of cash tax and tax predictability.
Participate directly in key company initiatives, such as: Implementation of a new SAP, Preparation for Tax Reform, Structuring the tax area in the post-carve-out scenario, Evaluation of M&A opportunities.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Degree in Law, Accounting or related fields
Postgraduate degree or specialization in Taxation
Strong experience in IRPJ/CSLL (Lucro Real), non-cumulative PIS/COFINS and ICMS
Experience with SAP or ERP implementations
Experience with Big4 audits
Experience in retail is a plus
Prior M&A experience is a relevant differential
Strategic mindset with a strong technical foundation
Analytical and financial skills
Process-oriented with structuring and organizing profile
Good communication for interaction with auditors and leadership
Ownership mentality
Comfortable working in a transformation environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Meal Allowance (Vale Refeição)
Transportation Allowance (Vale Transporte)
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
Pharmacy Discount Program
Educational Institution Discount Partnerships
Entertainment Discount Partnerships
Payroll-deductible Loan
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Work Model: Hybrid

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Hard Skills & Tools

IRPJCSLLPISCOFINSICMStax analysisM&A transactionstax compliancetax process designtax risk management

Soft Skills

strategic mindsetanalytical skillsfinancial skillsprocess-orientedorganizational skillscommunication skillsownership mentalitycollaborationleadershipopportunity identification

Certifications

degree in Lawdegree in Accountingpostgraduate degree in Taxation