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;
• 5+ 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