Head of Tax

The role

The Head of Tax will architect international tax frameworks and define the group's global tax strategy. This person will partner with Product and Engineering teams to embed automated tax engines into the ecosystem.

What you will do

• Define and own the group's global tax strategy
• Build and maintain a tax risk management and governance framework
• Report on tax matters to the CFO, executive team, Board and Audit Committee
• Monitor legislative and regulatory changes in every jurisdiction
• Oversee corporate income tax filings and payments
• Manage the global tax compliance calendar
• Design and maintain the group's transfer pricing policy
• Oversee VAT/GST and other indirect tax compliance
• Own the tax provision process under IFRS and/or US GAAP and local GAAPs
• Build, lead and develop the tax team

Required qualifications

• Background in a Big 4 tax advisory practice focused on financial entities
• In-house leadership at a scale fintech or neobank
• Deep knowledge of Latin American tax structures and regulations
• Knowledge of international double-taxation treaties
• Solid background addressing split-payment mechanics, cross-border value flows, and digital transaction withholdings
• Ability to convert complex legal tax requirements into actionable technical logic for engineering execution
• Experience structuring cross-bordering tax strategies for high-growth tech firms approaching public transitions

Nice to have

• Advanced degree in Tax Law, Accounting, or a related field
• Familiarity with tax treatment for multi-currency products and digital assets

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Sign-on stock options bonus
• Discretionary performance bonus (stock options)
• Paid annual leave
• Private health insurance
• Latest technology to work with
• Strong team that will help you improve your skills

About the company

ARQ is a fast-growing fintech building infrastructure to move value seamlessly across borders. The company aims to redefine how people interact with money globally.