[Hiring] APAC Tax Manager @C.H. Robinson

Role Description

C.H. Robinson is seeking an Apac Tax Manager to join our corporate tax team. In this key position, you will be responsible for managing all tax-related matters for the company’s APAC operations. You will serve as the primary subject matter expert for APAC region tax compliance, tax accounting, and tax risk management, ensuring full compliance with local tax laws and alignment with corporate reporting requirements reporting to the Sr. Tax Manager. You will work closely with local finance teams, global tax, external advisors, and auditors to support accurate compliance, reporting, and strategic tax planning.

In this role, you will engage with your peers from the comfort of your own space, using cutting-edge tools to ignite creativity and deliver impactful results. Enjoy the flexibility and autonomy of a fully remote position, while still being an integral part of our dynamic team.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee reconciliations and returns of corporate income tax, VAT/GST, withholding tax and other taxes across APAC and ensure timely and accurate tax filings in each jurisdiction.
• Analyze audit exposures, propose and implement post-audit remediation measures.
• Lead regional tax-related projects (tax automation tools implementation, process redesign, tax guidance/SOP integration).
• Translate tax requirements into executable operational processes.
• Coordinate cross-country tax initiatives and ensure on-time delivery.
• Prepare and review the ASC 740 income tax provision related to APAC operations, including current and deferred tax calculations, documentation, and disclosures.
• Act as the primary contact point coordinating with external tax advisors, Finance, Operations, Commercials to manage tax audits and respond to tax authority inquiries.
• Improve cross-functional communication to ensure tax considerations are embedded in business decisions.
• Partner with accounting, finance, legal, and other stakeholders to ensure accurate tax reporting and alignment with business activities.
• Monitor changes in tax legislation and assess impacts to the business; communicate risks and opportunities to management.
• Support for transfer pricing and intercompany transactions.
• Maintain thorough documentation of tax positions, filings, and correspondence to support audits and internal controls.
• Other duties or responsibilities as assigned according to the team and/or country specific requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in corporate taxation and/or public accounting, with direct responsibility for Mexico tax matters.
• Strong working knowledge of multi-country APAC compliance, VAT, and ASC 740 income tax accounting.
• Experience working with tax authorities and managing tax audits.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional, multinational environment.
• Fluent English (written & spoken).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, taxation, or related field of study (preferred).
• Experience in a multinational or large corporate environment (preferred).
• Prior experience coordinating with global tax teams (preferred).
• Professional certification (e.g., CPA, local equivalent, or advanced tax education) (preferred).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English (preferred).
• Ability to motivate and encourage change, able to get positive results in a very large, dispersed organization (preferred).
• Experience in tax reconciliation projects between local tax accounting and U.S. GAAP (preferred).
• Experience with ERP systems (Oracle preferred) and data analysis tools (preferred).
• Experience implementing standardized processes and technological tools to automate and improve efficiency in the tax area (preferred).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (preferred).

Benefits

• Life and medical insurance.
• Critical illness, accident death and disability insurance.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Paid Sick Leave.
• Holiday Allowance.
• Opportunity to prosper in a Fortune 500 company.

Equal Opportunity

C.H. Robinson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to a workplace and performance culture that reflects the strengths of our worldwide marketplace. We value unique experiences and diverse backgrounds of our people within our company, our business relationships, and our communities. We’re committed to providing an inclusive environment, free from harassment and discrimination, where all employees feel welcomed, valued and respected.