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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.