Vítor Munhoz

About Vítor Munhoz

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

1. Senior Manager International Tax

   Caterpillar Inc.

   Jan 2026 — Present · Irving, TX, US

Education

• Metrocamp

  Bachelor's degree, Accounting

• Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Campinas

  Bachelor's degree, Law

• FGV - Fundação Getulio Vargas

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

Skills

• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Auditing
• Tax Compliance
• Tax
• Due Diligence
• Corporate Tax Planning
• Accounting
• Tax Incentives
• Tax Advisory
• Corporate Tax
• Mergers
• Indirect Taxation
• Tax Law