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 pro