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Vítor Munhoz

Associate Consultant

Wichita, Kansas, United States21 yrs 11 mos experience
Highly Stable

Key Highlights

  • 20 years of global tax experience across multiple regions.
  • Proven track record in tax optimization and compliance.
  • Fluent in Portuguese, English, and Spanish.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Global Tax Professional with expertise in international tax and VAT compliance.

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Skills

Core Skills

International TaxTax OptimizationVatTax ComplianceM&a Tax PlanningTax PlanningIndirect Taxation

Other Skills

International Tax PlanningProject ManagementTeam BuildingMergersValue-Added Tax (VAT)Income TaxTeam LeadershipCross-functional Team LeadershipCoachingAnalytical SkillsLATAMTaxTax LawTax AdvisoryAccounting

About

I am a seasoned Global Tax professional with 20 years of experience spanning corporate and public accounting, specializing in VAT, international tax, and cross-border transactions. My career has given me the opportunity to work extensively with teams and tax matters in LATAM, Europe, and Asia, in multiple roles, managing high-impact projects in complex, multi-jurisdictional environments. I have a proven track record in: • Structuring and executing tax optimization initiatives that have delivered multi-million-dollar benefits, including complex cash repatriation strategies. • Leading global VAT projects and resolving tax disputes, securing favorable outcomes and significant refunds. • Building and guiding high-performing, multicultural tax teams across multiple countries. • Navigating the complexities of international compliance, audits, litigation, and reorganizations. Throughout my career, I have collaborated extensively with finance, treasury, legal, and other corporate functions on strategic initiatives, whether led by the tax department or driven by other areas of the organization. This cross-functional engagement has allowed me to align tax strategies with broader business objectives, contribute specialized expertise to projects outside of tax, and ensure seamless execution of complex transactions. By working side-by-side with diverse teams, I have helped integrate tax considerations into company-wide initiatives, improve processes, and deliver outcomes that support both compliance and long-term growth. With both CPA and BAR equivalent credentials in Brazil, and fluency in Portuguese, English, and Spanish, I bring a unique combination of technical expertise, legal insight, and cultural fluency. I thrive on bridging diverse stakeholders—from local tax teams to senior corporate leadership—turning complex challenges into strategic opportunities. Keywords: VAT & Indirect Taxes | International Tax | Corporate Tax Strategy | Cross-Border Transactions | Global Tax Operations | Tax Optimization | Cash Repatriation | Transfer Pricing | M&A Tax Planning | Tax Compliance | Tax Audits | Litigation Management | Treasury Collaboration | Finance Partnership | Multijurisdictional Tax | LATAM Tax | Multilingual Tax Leader

Experience

21 yrs 11 mos
Total Experience
5 yrs 5 mos
Average Tenure
3 mos
Current Experience

Caterpillar inc.

Senior Manager International Tax

Jan 2026Present · 3 mos · Irving, Texas, United States

Koch

3 roles

Assistant Tax Director - Optimization and Execution

Jan 2024Jan 2026 · 2 yrs

  • Leading implementation of strategic transactions involving cash repatriation, distributions, capitalizations.
  • Supporting business with existing foreign tax positions.
  • Tax planning and optimization initiatives.
  • Manage relation with external advisors and internal capabilities on complex tax structures and reorganizations.
International Tax PlanningProject ManagementInternational TaxTax Optimization

Assistant Tax Director - Latam & Global VAT

Promoted

Feb 2022Jan 2024 · 1 yr 11 mos

  • Global VAT leader for all Koch business with teams in EMEA and LATAM. Supported business tax directors on VAT positions, audits and compliance routines.
  • Leaded initiatives in LATAM region, providing support to senior leadership for all tax matters involving that region (compliance, audits, planning strategies and optimization of tax positions)
Team BuildingMergersVATInternational Tax

Latin America Regional Tax Manager

Aug 2016Feb 2022 · 5 yrs 6 mos

  • Corporate position supporting all Koch Industries operations on Latin America region. Accountable for Tax matters including planning , M&A and Compliance.
  • Supported operations in Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Mexico and Peru.
Team BuildingProject ManagementTax ComplianceM&A Tax Planning

Invista

South America Tax Manager

May 2014Aug 2016 · 2 yrs 3 mos · Paulínia, SP

  • Responsável pela gestão tributária das operações do Brasil e da Argentina com reporte para o Diretor de Impostos Americas (localizado nos EUA) e reporte local para o Controller Regional (líder de finanças para a América do Sul).
  • Gerenciamento de equipe (11 pessoas) dedicadas as operações de Impostos (rotinas e planejamentos) no Brasil e Argentina.
  • Suporte tributário para outras empresas do grupo KOCH no Brasil. (www.kochinc.com)
Team BuildingProject ManagementTax ComplianceTax Planning

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Senior Tax Manager

Nov 2005May 2014 · 8 yrs 6 mos · Campinas Area, Brazil

  • Atuação focada em ICMS, ICMS-ST, IPI, PIS/COFINS e ISS;
  • Experiência com implementação de novas estruturas societárias com foco na redução da carga tributária ou monetização de saldos credores, inclusive com estruturas de empresas preponderantemente exportadoras;
  • Gerenciamento de equipes de trabalho em revisões fiscais, trabalhos de planejamento tributário e revisões de obrigações acessórias – inclusive eletrônicas (IN 86, SPED, EFD, PERDCOMP);
  • Recuperação de créditos de ICMS, IPI e PIS/COFINS não aproveitados;
  • Elaborar suporte para defesas administrativas de autos de infração nas esferas estadual e federal;
  • Montar e acompanhar processos de crédito acumulado de ICMS (Estado de SP) e pedidos de Regime Especial nas esferas Federal e Estadual.
Project ManagementValue-Added Tax (VAT)Tax ComplianceIndirect Taxation

Demarest advogados

Estagiário

Apr 2004Oct 2005 · 1 yr 6 mos · Campinas Area, Brazil

  • Auxilio na elaboração de peças processuais;
  • Acompanhamento de processos;
  • Elaboração de relatórios de andamentos processuais para auditoria.

Education

FGV - Fundação Getulio Vargas

Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) — Accounting and Finance

Metrocamp

Bachelor's degree — Accounting

Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Campinas

Bachelor's degree — Law

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