Tax Senior Manager - Brazil

Join Axon and be a Force for Good.

At Axon, we’re on a mission to Protect Life. We’re explorers, pursuing society’s most critical safety and justice issues with our ecosystem of devices and cloud software. Like our products, we work better together. We connect with candor and care, seeking out diverse perspectives from our customers, communities and each other.

Life at Axon is fast-paced, challenging and meaningful. Here, you’ll take ownership and drive real change. Constantly grow as you work hard for a mission that matters at a company where you matter.

Tax Senior Manager – Axon Brazil

Location: São Paulo, Brazil 

Department: Finance

Reports to: VP of Tax

Join Axon and Be a Force for Good

At Axon, we’re on a mission to protect life. We’re explorers, pursuing society’s most critical safety and justice issues with our ecosystem of devices and cloud software. Like our products, we work better together. We connect with candor and care, seeking out diverse perspectives from our customers, communities, and each other.

Life at Axon is fast-paced, challenging, and meaningful. Here, you’ll take ownership and drive real change. Constantly grow as you work hard for a mission that matters at a company where you matter.

Your Impact

As the Tax Senior Manager for Axon Brazil, you will be a key leader in establishing and executing our tax strategy in an important international market. You will play a critical role in setting up the tax function from the ground up, including partnering with an external firm to implement our local books and records in alignment with Brazilian requirements and Axon’s global standards. You will manage all tax compliance and reporting activities, including preparing and reviewing tax provisions under US and Brazilian GAAP, while also identifying opportunities to improve operational efficiency and mitigate risk. You'll collaborate cross-functionally with teams across finance, legal, and operations to support business growth while ensuring accurate and timely filings.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the establishment of Axon’s tax function in Brazil, including partnering with internal resources and external firms to set up local books and records in compliance with Brazilian tax and accounting requirements.
• Manage all aspects of direct and indirect tax compliance, including IRPJ, CSLL, ICMS, IPI, ISS, PIS/COFINS, and any other applicable transaction taxes.
• Oversee the preparation, review, and filing of all monthly, quarterly, and annual tax returns, ensuring full compliance with local laws and alignment with Axon’s global tax policies.
• Prepare and review tax provisions under US GAAP and Brazilian GAAP, ensuring accuracy for both local statutory and global consolidated financial reporting.
• Support the development and documentation of tax policies, procedures, and internal controls to ensure SOX compliance and mitigate risk.
• Monitor changes in Brazilian tax legislation and assess their operational and financial impact on the business.
• Collaborate with internal teams including Finance, Legal, Accounting, and Operations, as well as external advisors, to evaluate the tax implications of new business activities and support strategic initiatives.
• Coordinate and respond to inquiries, reviews, and audits from tax authorities, ensuring timely and accurate responses and risk management.
• Contribute to global tax projects and help develop scalable processes to support Axon’s international expansion.

What You Bring

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Law, or Business Administration.
• 8+ years of progressive tax experience in Brazil, with strong exposure to both direct and indirect taxes.
• Proven experience working in multinational companies, particularly with cross-border tax reporting and compliance.
• Strong understanding of Brazilian tax regulations and reporting requirements, including experience with transfer pricing, tax planning, and tax accounting.
• Demonstrated ability to manage tax provision reporting under both US GAAP and Brazilian GAAP.
• Fluent in Portuguese and English, with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills, sound judgment, and a hands-on approach to problem-solving in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across global and local teams, including finance, legal, and external advisors.

Preferred:

• CPA or equivalent Brazilian CRC tax certification.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 a plus.
• Background in public accounting (Big 4) and/or in-house tax leadership in a multinational setting.
• Familiarity with tax technology tools and automation of compliance/reporting processes.
• Experience supporting business setup for foreign subsidiaries in Brazil.

Don’t meet every single requirement? That's ok. At Axon, we Aim Far. We think big with a long-term view because we want to reinvent the world to be a safer, better place. We are also committed to building diverse teams that reflect the communities we serve.

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they check every box in the job description. If you’re excited about this role and our mission to Protect Life but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification listed here, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Important Notes

The above job description is not intended as, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all duties, responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job. The job description may change or be supplemented at any time in accordance with business needs and conditions.

Some roles may also require legal eligibility to work in a firearms environment.

Axon’s mission is to Protect Life and is committed to the well-being and safety of its employees as well as Axon’s impact on the environment. All Axon employees must be aware of and committed to the appropriate environmental, health, and safety regulations, policies, and procedures. Axon employees are empowered to report safety concerns as they arise and activities potentially impacting the environment.

We are an equal opportunity employer that promotes justice, advances equity, values diversity and fosters inclusion. We’re committed to hiring the best talent — regardless of race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances — and empowering all of our employees so they can do their best work. If you have a disability or special need that requires assistance or accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please email [email protected]. Please note that this email address is for accommodation purposes only. Axon will not respond to inquiries for other purposes.