About the role

We are looking for a highly motivated Tax Controversy Specialist to join our growing Tax team in Mexico. This role will be responsible for managing and coordinating all stages of tax audits, disputes, and proceedings with Mexican tax authorities (SAT) for our local legal entities. The role requires strong technical tax knowledge, communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate cross-functionally in a fast-paced, tech-driven environment.

You'll be responsible for

• Support all stages of tax authority audits and controversies, including Corporate Income Tax (ISR), Value-Added Tax (VAT/IVA), Transfer Pricing, and other local taxes.
• Assist in the preparation of responses to tax authority information requests (“requerimientos”), resolutions, and legal filings.
• Support in “Cartas invitación” and requests from PRODECON
• Coordinate with internal teams (Finance, Legal, Regulatory, Compliance) to ensure timely and accurate information gathering during audits.
• Work alongside advisory and planning teams to align technical positions and maintain consistency across tax filings and audit responses.
• Monitor ongoing tax audits, identify risks or developments, and communicate potential financial or reputational impacts to Tax leadership.
• Track deadlines, manage documentation, and maintain audit readiness for all relevant Mexican entities.
• Support litigation or settlement processes, including interactions with external counsel or advisors as needed.

We are looking for a person who has

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Law, Finance, or related field.
• 6+ years of experience in Tax Controversy, Audit Defense, or Tax Advisory – ideally with exposure to tech/financial services or regulated environments.
• Strong knowledge of Mexican tax regulations, audit procedures, and SAT processes.
• Experience working with Transfer Pricing documentation and controversy is a plus.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and project management skills.
• Fluent in Spanish; proficiency in English is required (written and spoken).

Our Benefits

• Chance of earning equity at Nu
• Extended maternity and paternity leaves 
• Health and life insurance 
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• NuCare - Our mental health and wellness assistance program
• Nucleo - Our learning platform of courses
• NuLanguage - Our language learning program
• Holiday Bonus ("Aguinaldo") of 30 days of pay per year
• 17 days of paid vacation with 25% vacation bonus
• Gym partnership
• Food card
• Work-from-home Allowance
• Parental Consultancy

Diversity and Inclusion at Nu

We want to build products and experiences for everyone who wants to take back control over their finances, that’s why we build strong and diverse teams that rise up to the challenge. We are a team of the most creative people in technology, and we hire under equal opportunity, irrespective of gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation or background. We are proud to say that 30% of our team recognize themselves as part of the LGBTQ+ community, and 40% of our team identify as women, in all positions and seniority levels. We are a very process-light organization that values human interactions, and that is a very important part of our culture. At nu, everyone has the opportunity to speak up and participate, grow and share ideas.

Our Nu Way of Working 

Our work model is hybrid and has cycles that can be from two to three months according to the business of ​​expertise. For every eight or twelve weeks of remote work, one will be at the office.

Links to support:

• English
• Portuguese
• Spanish (Mexico and Colombia)