At American Express, our culture is built on a 175-year history of innovation, shared values and Leadership Behaviors, and an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities, and colleagues. As part of Team Amex, you'll experience this powerful backing with comprehensive support for your holistic well-being and many opportunities to learn new skills, develop as a leader, and grow your career.

Here, your voice and ideas matter, your work makes an impact, and together, you will help us define the future of American Express.

How will you make an impact in this role?

This position, based in Mexico City, will lead all aspects of Tax Advisory and Planning with the support of 2 other team members for all Mexican legal entities.

 

·     Overall responsibility for providing strategic tax advice on a timely basis to all lines of businesses and legal entities covering corporate income tax, transfer pricing and indirect tax taking into account current and proposed legislation.

·     Collaborate with international tax teams on global initiatives impacting the Mexican legal entities.

·     Work collaboratively with the tax controversy team to define the technical tax criteria to be adopted during tax authority and statutory audits.

·     Identify tax savings opportunities either independently or in conjunction with advisors

·     Identify and communicate potential exposures on a timely basis

·     Identify and communicate impacts of proposed legislation on a timely basis

·     Represent the Tax department with Senior Leaders and the Executive team in Mexico on all Tax Planning & Advisory Matters.

·     Overall responsibility for review of third party and intercompany agreements ensuring tax implications are minimized and appropriate support for transactions is maintained.

Minimum Qualifications

·       Post-secondary degree in law or accounting with a minimum 12+ years’ experience in Corporate Income Tax, VAT and Transfer Pricing.

·       Experience in providing tax advisory for multinational companies (preferably in the financial services industry)

·       Experience in managing other tax professionals.

·       Strong interpersonal skills, natural collaborator who can engage with multiple stakeholders and senior leaders.

·       Experience with a Big 4 firm and/or multinational in the financial sector is preferred.

·       Advanced English, written and spoken.

We back you with benefits that support your holistic well-being so you can be and deliver your best. This means caring for you and your loved ones' physical, financial, and mental health, as well as providing the flexibility you need to thrive personally and professionally:

Competitive base salaries  Bonus incentives  Support for financial-well-being and retirement  Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits (depending on location)  Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need  Generous paid parental leave policies (depending on your location)  Free access to global on-site wellness centers staffed with nurses and doctors (depending on location)  Free and confidential counseling support through our Healthy Minds program  Career development and training opportunities

Offer of employment with American Express is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background verification check, subject to applicable laws and regulations.