Senior Tax Analyst

Liberty Latin America Communications, Inc.•UNAVAILABLE, PR

About The Position

As a Senior Tax Analyst is responsible for leading complex tax compliance, tax accounting, reporting, planning, and advisory activities across Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, and U.S. jurisdictions. This role serves as a key subject matter expert, ensuring compliance with applicable local, federal, and international tax laws while providing strategic guidance to business partners, supporting audits, driving process improvements, and contributing to the Company’s overall tax strategy and risk management framework.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Taxes, Business Administration or Legal
At least 3-6 years’ experience of tax accounting and compliance or tax law
Strong ability and inclination to collaborate with co-workers.
Technical, analytical, organizational and problem solving skills.
Capable of working in a fast-paced dynamic work environment with efficient prioritization, client interaction, responsiveness and focus (especially during periods of sustained pressure and often under tight deadlines).
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build links with staff, external partners and suppliers.
Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets and the analysis and reporting of financial data.
High standards of ethics and confidentiality to handle sensitive information.
Computer Knowledge (Microsoft Office).
Fully Bilingual (Spanish and English).

Responsibilities

Lead and oversee income tax compliance activities for Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, and U.S. tax jurisdictions, ensuring accurate and timely filings while mitigating tax risks.
Manage the tax accounting and reporting processes for Liberty’s legal entities, ensuring compliance with applicable accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
Serve as the primary point of contact and lead support for income tax audits, examinations, and inquiries conducted by governmental authorities.
Review, analyze, and reconcile complex tax-related general ledger accounts, identifying and resolving discrepancies while strengthening internal controls.
Lead the preparation, review, and filing of personal property, real property, municipal license, and volume of business tax returns.
Interpret and assess the impact of changes in local, state, federal, and international tax laws, regulations, and legislation, providing recommendations to management and business stakeholders.
Conduct advanced technical tax research and develop practical, solution-oriented recommendations for complex tax matters and business transactions.
Partner with Finance, Accounting, Legal, Treasury, and other business units to provide guidance on tax implications of strategic initiatives, transactions, and operational decisions.
Resolve complex tax controversies, assessments, audits, notices, and disputes with tax authorities, ensuring timely and effective resolution.
Identify opportunities for tax savings, process optimization, automation, and risk reduction while promoting best practices across the organization.
Lead and support the implementation of tax process improvements, system enhancements, and compliance initiatives to increase efficiency and accuracy.
Provide mentorship, coaching, and technical guidance to junior tax professionals and cross-functional teams, fostering knowledge sharing and professional development.
Support the development and enhancement of tax policies, procedures, controls, and governance frameworks.
Monitor emerging tax trends, legislative developments, and industry practices to proactively assess potential impacts on the organization.
Collaborate with internal and external auditors and support compliance, SOX, and regulatory initiatives as required.
Demonstrates and ensures compliance with the Customer First Philosophy, with all Liberty Latin America's policies and procedures including the Code of Conduct and with Liberty safety standards and procedures.
Other functions may be assigned.