Senior Tax Specialist

Job Summary: Rackspace is looking for a Senior Tax Specialist to join our team. This individual is responsible for assigned international income tax compliance, tax provision preparation, tax account reconciliations, tax research to ensure accurate and timely filing of returns – focused on the Americas region.  Assist with international expansion and local tax audits as needed. Please upload a resume in English to be considered for the role.   Work Location: Hybrid Role in Mexico City

Key Responsibilities

• Preparation of US GAAP and Local Statutory Provision and local tax compliances for Rackspace subsidiaries in the Americas region – Mexico, Colombia, Brazil.
• Experience with withholding tax rules worldwide, specifically in Latin America and South America.
• Knowledge of US GAAP and Local Statutory Provision rules and ability to analyze accounting data and calculate a quarterly provision with proper documentation.
• Knowledge of the Mexico local VAT rules and proper method for documenting VAT workpapers and returns.
• Assist with tax Income Tax and VAT audits as needed – gather and organize documentation and responses.
• Prepare Mexico country income tax return.
• Assist outside advisors with the preparation of other Latin America country income tax returns.
• Coordination with international accounting departments in the company with preparation of local statutory financials as needed.
• General knowledge with transfer pricing preferred.
• Perform tax research and analysis and prepare written documentation to support tax positions taken.
• Excellent computer skills.  Skills in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) are a must.  Skills in Accounting software (Hyperion Financial Management, Oracle) preferred.
• A strong ability to communicate information and ideas in English and Spanish both verbally and written so others can easily comprehend communication.  Must be fluent in both languages.
• Ability to successfully work with other departments in the company and with teams in Latin America, the US, UK and Switzerland.
• Calculate monthly and/or quarterly journal entry postings and upload into Oracle.
• Prepare quarterly account reconciliations.
• Assist with expansion into new international locations as needed.
• Develop knowledge of applicable tax laws and regulations.

Qualifications

• Fluency in written and verbal Spanish and English.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.  
• Bachelor's degree in accounting required. 
• Experience in big 4 preferred.
• Must have at least 3 years of experience in professional accounting firm or large corporate tax department. 
• ISSIF filing required.
• VAT refund experience required. 
• Tax provision experience preferred.  
• International tax experience preferred.
• Mexico tax compliance required. Additional Latin American and South America experience preferred.
• Intermediate knowledge and understanding of accounting and tax. 
• General knowledge of finance, financial planning, accounting, and tax areas of a business.
• General knowledge of US GAAP, IFRS and local GAAP reporting requirements.
• Detailed knowledge of the proper method for documenting tax and accounting calculations and preparing supporting workpapers.
• Excellent communication, time management, and organizational skills. 
• Excellent computer skills in MS Office (Excel/Word/Outlook) and accounting software.
• Strong ability to communicate financial information and ideas both verbally and written so others can comprehend.
• Ability to successfully work with other departments in the company and with teams outside the US.
• Ability to analyze large data sets.
• Ability to adapt, learn, and apply professional concepts. 
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to change in order to meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to provide FANATICAL support.
• Discover your inner Racker: Racker Life

- Fluent, Bi-lingual (Spanish and English): interviews will be held in English. - Hybryd role to work in Mexico City.#LI-JR1About Rackspace TechnologyWe are the multicloud solutions experts. We combine our expertise with the world’s leading technologies — across applications, data and security — to deliver end-to-end solutions. We have a proven record of advising customers based on their business challenges, designing solutions that scale, building and managing those solutions, and optimizing returns into the future. Named a best place to work, year after year according to Fortune, Forbes and Glassdoor, we attract and develop world-class talent. Join us on our mission to embrace technology, empower customers and deliver the future.  More on Rackspace TechnologyThough we’re all different, Rackers thrive through our connection to a central goal: to be a valued member of a winning team on an inspiring mission. We bring our whole selves to work every day. And we embrace the notion that unique perspectives fuel innovation and enable us to best serve our customers and communities around the globe. We welcome you to apply today and want you to know that we are committed to offering equal employment opportunity without regard to age, color, disability, gender reassignment or identity or expression, genetic information, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity status, military or veteran status, nationality, ethnic or national origin, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any legally protected characteristic. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.