Requisition ID: 73223
About Whirlpool Corporation
Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is a leading home appliance company, in constant
pursuit of improving life at home. As the only major U.S.-based manufacturer of kitchen
and laundry appliances, the company is driving meaningful innovation to meet the evolving
needs of consumers through its iconic brand portfolio, including Whirlpool, KitchenAid,
JennAir, Maytag, Amana, Brastemp, Consul, and InSinkErator. In 2025, the company reported
approximately $16 billion in annual net sales - close to 90% of which were in the Americas -
41,000 employees, and 35 manufacturing and technology research centers. Additional
information about the company can be found at WhirlpoolCorp.com.
Leads indirect tax consulting and advisory for Brazilian operations— from manufacturing and distribution to B2B and D2C sales
channels, including operations in the Manaus Free Trade Zone (ZFM). Reporting to the Indirect Taxes Senior Manager, this position provides specialized technical guidance on IBS, CBS, Imposto Seletivo, ICMS, IPI, PIS/COFINS, ISS and any other indirect taxes, drives tax planning and incentives management, and supports business expansion and strategic initiatives across the group. The role serves as the primary technical reference for indirect taxes within the organization and the key interface with the corporate tax group, championing the innovation agenda for indirect taxes consulting through AI solutions that transform how the team works. It also serves as the main source of planning opportunities to optimize the company's operations, with a solid interaction with the Transformation Projects team under the common Senior Manager.
- Lead indirect tax consulting & planning for Brazilian operations—IBS, CBS, ICMS, IPI, PIS/COFINS, ISS and others—providing specialized technical guidance across factories, distribution centers, complex distribution logistics, and all sales channels (B2B and D2C).
- Oversight of the Manaus Free Trade Zone (ZFM) and any other tax incentives portfolio, fostering optimization.
- Drive strategic indirect tax planning: supply chain and distribution structuring, IBS/CBS, ICMS substitution (ICMS-ST), DIFAL, intercompany flows, and credit recovery strategies (ressarcimento/ restituição).
- Support business growth across channels and models—B2B, D2C, e-commerce, and marketplaces—ensuring correct indirect tax treatment, pricing impact assessment, and competitive positioning.
- Incubate and create opportunities to optimize the company's operations by interacting with the Transformation Projects team and the Indirect tax Compliance team. .
- Lead projects to model and prepare for the Brazilian tax reform (IBS/CBS), quantifying impacts on pricing, logistics and incentives, and supporting strategic decisions during the transition.
- Support the Tax Controversy team regarding the management of indirect tax contingencies—tax assessments, administrative and judicial proceedings at federal, state, and municipal levels—indicating technical positions, quantifying exposures and aligning them with the group's reporting process.
- Champion innovation and automation: co-lead initiatives to support the Compliance Team on the digitalization and automation of indirect tax processes through data analytics, automation, and AI solutions.
- Partner with accounting, treasury, legal, logistics, sales teams—and the corporate tax group—translating complex indirect tax matters into clear, business-oriented language, while developing and training the team.
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Law.
- Language: Fluent English (essential)—required for alignment with the corporate tax group and the US parent.
- Experience: 8+ years of progressive indirect tax experience (Big 4 and/or multinational corporate), preferably in companies with manufacturing plants, distribution centers, complex distribution logistics, B2B and D2C sales channels, and operations in the Manaus Free Trade Zone (ZFM).
- Hands-on knowledge of SAP and Guepardo (differential).
- Innovation mindset with focus on AI solutions for tax .
- Experience in managing and developing teams, including training and mentoring.
- Experience with Brazilian indirect tax litigation and tax risk management.
- Specialization in Tax and/or degree in Accounting are welcome differentials.
_Flexible schedule
_"No dress code".
_Wellhub;
_Transportation voucher, Shuttle buses or Free parking at the company;
_Food voucher;
_Meal on site;
_Benefits such as payment-deducted or social loans, health plan, dental plan, life insurance, and private pension plan compatible with the market;
_Employee Support Program, with 24-hour assistance from legal, social, financial, social workers, and psychologists;
_Daycare assistance or Nursery at the company;
_Services available on-site: beauty and aesthetics salon, internal bank agency, laundry, cafeteria, restaurant, and lactation room;
_Two weeks of remote work from anywhere;
_After 5 years with the company, eligible employees can take four weeks of paid leave;
_Discount on products through Compra Certa.
_Discount on insurance (pet, auto, home, bike, travel, and more)
_Extended maternity/paternity leave
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Law
- Fluent English
- 8+ years of progressive indirect tax experience
- Experience in Big Four and/or multinational corporate environments
- Experience with manufacturing plants, distribution centers, complex distribution logistics, B2B and D2C sales channels, and Manaus Free Trade Zone operations
- Hands-on knowledge of SAP and Guepardo
- Experience developing and managing teams, including training and mentoring
- Experience with Brazilian indirect tax litigation and tax risk management
- Specialization in Tax and/or degree in Accounting
Whirlpool Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Whirlpool Corporation and has not been reviewed or approved by Whirlpool Corporation.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is positioned as comprehensive, spanning medical/dental/vision along with mental-health and EAP resources in the U.S. First-day benefits are also indicated for some roles, reinforcing perceived accessibility of core coverage.
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Parental & Family Support — Family-oriented support is emphasized through paid parental leave references, added caregiver leave options, and expanded family-building benefits such as fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy reimbursement. External recognition for working-parent practices is cited as consistent with this family-friendly benefits posture.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings are described as meaningful, including a 401(k) match and, in some descriptions, additional company contributions alongside other financial supports like coaching and purchase programs. This strengthens total rewards for employees who weigh long-term benefits alongside base pay.
Whirlpool Corporation Insights
What We Do
Life at home has been at the heart of our business for 110 years - it is why we exist and why we are passionate about what we do. Beginning with our founders to the everyday actions of our people, our values have always kept us grounded -- Integrity, Respect, Inclusion & Diversity, One Whirlpool, Spirit of Winning. What we do at Whirlpool Corporation matters because consumers trust our brands. We never take that for granted and we work every day to earn that trust as we are committed to being the best kitchen and laundry company, in constant pursuit of improving life at home.
