ALONSO SABORÍO CUBERO
Seattle
Summary
Seasoned International Tax Manager with broad experience in corporate tax planning and compliance. Strengths lie in complex tax research, formulation of strategic tax plans, and supervising cross-functional teams. Demonstrated ability to enhance company's financial performance by implementing effective tax strategies. Past roles noted for significant contribution towards cost savings through innovative tax solutions.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
4033
4033
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Tax Manager (L6.5)
Amazon
Seattle
06.2021 - Current
- Acted as the primary liaison between tax customers and global compliance automation teams, resulting in a reduction of interactions with Tax Compliance and centralized POC for project teams leveraging my communication skills and allowing to communicate complex tax issues to tax and non-tax stakeholders.
- Designed and led the enthusiastic implementation of the automated tax reconciliation process that became the new standard across the department (Sherlock Holmes), and presented findings to fix the biggest challenges in tax reconciliation leading completeness and reconciliation from 74% to 98.97% in 10 jurisdictions.
- Accountable for tax planning for confidential launches in LATAM and EU.
- Led a two-year cross-functional initiative for Indirect Tax Compliance in Mexico aiming to reduce the tax impact of cash-based VAT regime in Mexico and unreconciled book to tax and cash tax analysis.
- Led Audit Readiness pillar under E-Compliance Transformation, looking into OECD and international tax policy, and law making, including VIDA, BEPS, PILLAR 2, SAF-T regulation and others.
- Presided over all administrative matters for a 53-person tax organization in Costa Rica, including budget oversight for the team's operational budget of $250,000 and resource allocation.
Tax Manager / FP&A Manager
AstraZeneca CamCar Costa Rica
San Jose
09.2018 - 06.2021
- Spearheaded non-income tax compliance such as- Value Added Tax (VAT), Corporate Income Tax (CIT), and Withholding Tax (WHT) compliance across 11 countries, ensuring adherence to local tax regulations, and mitigating potential tax liabilities.
- Led a comprehensive tax standardization project (TOM) across 10 countries in the Americas and 2 in Europe, harmonizing VAT, CIT, and WHT processes, leading to a 30% reduction in regional tax-related risks.
- Formulated tax provisions for 12 countries, navigating complex regulations and minimizing liabilities; ensured seamless audit support by spearheading the successful completion of 15+ audits.
- Headed the Canadian FP&A team, improving efficiency by 20% by implementing new cross-training initiatives for team members and supported North American consolidation.
Tax / Legal Associate
BLP Legal
San Jose
05.2015 - 09.2018
- Examined the financial statements of 20+ companies as part of comprehensive fiscal due diligence, modeling tax scenarios and identifying over $10 million in tax liabilities for a single client, a global hospitality industry leader group.
- Steered tax strategies for 30+ multinational corporations, resulting in an average tax burden reduction of 15% and facilitating international expansion efforts across Latin American markets.
- Defended corporations in 10+ tax litigation cases, achieving favorable settlements in 75% of disputes and reducing assessed penalties by an average of 40% per case, demonstrating expertise in CIT laws.
- Conceptualized and wrote the Honduras Tourism Investment Tax Benefits Law (Ley De Fomento al Turismo en Honduras) bill, later published in directly impacting national tourism policy and increasing to making tourism in Honduras a Billion-dollar industry.
International Tax Services
EY (Ernst & Young)
San Jose
02.2014 - 05.2015
- Guided tax planning strategies for 15+ multinational corporations, including Payless and SCJ, ensuring compliance with Central America and Caribbean regulations, mitigating potential liabilities and maximizing tax efficiency for clients.
- Advised on tax implications for multinational corporations in 5+ M&A deals, ensuring compliance with Latam tax laws and mitigating over $20M+ in potential financial impact.
- Spearheaded defense in the first customs tax assessment claims involving the international royalty payments, presenting arguments that led to favorable resolutions in three separate oral hearings, saving clients upwards of $50M.
Tax Paralegal
BLP Legal
San Jose
06.2012 - 02.2014
- Guided comprehensive legal research for 50+ complex litigation cases annually, ensuring compliance with jurisdictional rules and improved case preparation.
- Formulated tax-efficient compliance and audit support services for 20+ multinational corporations, minimizing tax liabilities by 15% and ensuring full compliance with IFRS and Local GAAP regulations.
- Devised and executed 15+ corporate restructuring strategies, minimizing tax liabilities and streamlining operations for multinational corporations operating in Central America, increasing operational efficiency by 10% within the first year.
Financial Assistant
Lara, Lopez, Matamoros, Rodriguez y Tinoco Law
San Jose
05.2011 - 06.2012
- Administered the real estate development project, ensuring effective financial reporting and compliance for 100+ properties, while also onboarding 5+ staff as Country Head of Tax.
- General Manager and Legal Representative of the fiduciary department that managed a portfolio of 100+ real estate assets, addressing administrative needs, and achieving perfect score on internal audit of documentation procedures.
Education
J.D. -
La Salle University
San Jose, Costa Rica 03.2012 - 09.2017
Law Degree -
Costa Rica University
San Jose, Costa RicaBusiness Administration and Finance -
Universidad Latina de Costa Rica
San Jose, Costa RicaSkills
- Law Research
- Advance Microsoft Office
- SAP
- Oracle
- Vertex
- E-Invoicing Product Design
- Tax Reconciliation Product Design
- International tax
- Tax planning
- Tax compliance
- VAT management
- Team leadership
- Stakeholder engagement
Work Status
US Permanent Resident
Skills And Activities
Spanish, Native, English, Fluent, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access), SAP, Oracle, Vertex, E-Invoicing Product Design, Tax Reconciliation Product Design, 11th Annual Tax Planning Strategies, 06/01/18, IFA Latin-American Conference, 05/01/18, Tax Conference Costa Rica, 06/01/17, Transfer Pricing Seminar, 02/01/13
Timeline
Tax Manager (L6.5)
Amazon
06.2021 - Current
Tax Manager / FP&A Manager
AstraZeneca CamCar Costa Rica
09.2018 - 06.2021
Tax / Legal Associate
BLP Legal
05.2015 - 09.2018
International Tax Services
EY (Ernst & Young)
02.2014 - 05.2015
Tax Paralegal
BLP Legal
06.2012 - 02.2014
J.D. -
La Salle University
03.2012 - 09.2017
Financial Assistant
Lara, Lopez, Matamoros, Rodriguez y Tinoco Law
05.2011 - 06.2012
Law Degree -
Costa Rica University
Business Administration and Finance -
Universidad Latina de Costa Rica