Tax Specialist

About the role As a Tax Specialist at Sporty, you will lead our tax compliance, planning and functions across all federal, state and municipal levels in Brazil. You will be a key member of the Finance leadership team, providing strategic tax guidance as the company grows and navigates a rapidly evolving regulatory environment — including the ongoing Tax Reform (Reforma Tributária). Located in our newly established offices in Brazil. What you'll be doing • Oversee all Brazilian tax compliance obligations, including federal ancillary filings (SPED, ECF, EFD-ICMS/IPI, EFD-Contribuições, DCTF, DCTFWeb, SCD-IED) and state/municipal taxes (ICMS, ISS); • Manage the calculation and reporting of IRPJ/CSLL under Lucro Real; • Ensure accurate and timely apuration and payment of PIS/COFINS, IPI and other indirect taxes; • Lead tax planning initiatives to lawfully optimise the overall tax burden and support business decisions; • Structure and review intercompany transactions, including IOF, IRRF, thin-capitalisation (subcapitalização) rules and BVI/offshore considerations; • Coordinate tax controversy and litigation, managing administrative and judicial disputes and liaising with external counsel; • Monitor and implement changes arising from the Tax Reform (IBS, CBS, Imposto Seletivo) as regulations are enacted; • Respond to tax authority inquiries (Receita Federal, SEFAZ, Prefeituras) and manage audit processes; • Prepare tax opinions and risk analyses to support new products, corporate structures and commercial arrangements; • Collaborate cross-functionally with Accounting, Legal, Finance and Operations teams. What you'll bring • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Law or Business Administration; postgraduate specialisation in Tax Law or MBA in Tax/Fiscal Management highly valued; • Relevant years of experience in tax/fiscal roles in Brazil • Solid command of Brazilian federal, state and municipal tax legislation; • Hands-on experience with SPED environment (ECF, EFD-ICMS/IPI, EFD-Contribuições); • Knowledge of intercompany structures involving offshore entities and related Brazilian tax implications (IOF, IRRF, subcapitalização); • Strong analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills; • Fluent English; Even better if • Active CRC registration and/or OAB ; • Experience with Tax Reform (IBS/CBS/IS) implementation or monitoring; • Experience in the gaming, betting, fintech or online entertainment sectors; • Manage transfer pricing analyses and documentation under the new OECD-aligned framework (Law 14,596/2023); What's in it for you • Office in São Paulo City! • A competitive salary + individual performance based bonuses every quarter • 28 days paid annual leave • Referral bonuses & flash bonuses • TotalPass • Transportation allowance • Clude Saúde - Preventive care support • Top of the line equipment • Annual company retreats to provide great internal networking opportunities If you're interested, we encourage you to apply! Every application is reviewed by a member of our team (AI is not used in our recruitment process), and we aim to respond within 48 hours.