Tax Expert

About the Role

We are looking for a Tax Specialist to lead the tax PMO across the portfolio in Brazil, ensuring compliance, governance, and risk mitigation. The role acts as technical partner to the lead partner and portfolio company leadership, balancing technical depth, business acumen, and hands-on execution.

What You'll Do

• Develop tax planning strategies, including corporate restructurings and new business models.
• Prepare technical opinions with clear scenarios, impacts, and recommendations.
• Ensure tax compliance and risk management, defining strategies for audits and proceedings.
• Implement standardized tax reporting for portfolio companies and the fund.
• Structure and lead the tax PMO (cadence, action plans, audits, deadlines).
• Build trusted relationships with CEOs and CFOs, navigating difficult conversations with diplomacy.
• Monitor and support the implementation of tax legislation changes, including the Tax Reform (IBS, CBS, and Selective Tax).

What We're Looking For

• 10+ years of experience in tax, with a solid track record in complex environments.
• Strong background at a Big Four firm and an operating company, combining advisory and business perspectives.
• Proficiency in corporate income tax (IRPJ), social contribution on net income (CSLL), PIS/COFINS, ICMS, ISS, tax compliance, and accessory obligations (SPED filings).
• Command of the Tax Reform (IBS, CBS, and Selective Tax): able to lead impact assessments, review processes, define transition strategies, identify tax opportunities, and support decision-making during implementation of the new tax model.
• Experience with tax planning, provisions and deferred taxes, and consolidated tax reporting.
• Background in tax PMOs or complex projects, with contingency management and frequent interface with auditors and tax advisors.
• Executive influence and clear communication to engage CEOs and CFOs without formal authority; diplomacy, autonomy, and resilience in uncertain environments.

Desirable

• Experience in private equity or portfolio companies, with a governance and value-creation mindset.

Aqua Capital is one of the largest and most experienced investment managers in the Ag & Food sector globally, with a focus on innovation and sustainability. The company identifies opportunities across the entire sector value chain, including high-value agricultural inputs, multichannel agri-food retail, ag tech and services, as well as emerging consumer trends.

The agri-food sector has a significant impact on the climate, accounting for a large share of global greenhouse gas emissions. Latin America stands out as one of the world's leading food-exporting regions, and Aqua Capital has been widely recognized for its sustainable approach, earning awards as one of the top Private Equity managers in the region.

With multiple investment funds, Aqua Capital maintains a strong market presence, consolidating investments across various platforms and leveraging a team of specialized professionals throughout the Americas. Its commitment to sustainability and innovation is reinforced by certifications and awards from renowned institutions such as GIIN, PRI Awards, ESG AAA, and Ecovadis.