Omni Pontoque Resort at Punta de Mita
Opening in early 2027, Omni Hotels & Resorts has officially broken ground and construction is well underway on Omni Pontoque Resort at Punta de Mita, the brand’s first luxury resort in Mexico. Staying true to the brand’s mission of creating elevated places and spaces that are inspired by a destination, the resort’s exterior and interiors will pay homage to the local culture with a contemporary twist.
This beachfront resort will feature 244 guest rooms and suites and two 4-bedroom villas with sweeping views of the Bay of Banderas. Complementing the local area’s many attractions and activities, the resort will offer three original restaurant concepts, a destination spa with 14 treatment rooms, two retail shops, multiple pools including adult-only and family-friendly options, a state-of-the-art indoor and outdoor fitness center, and a kids club. Boasting over 27,000 square feet of meeting and event space, the Omni Pontoque will feature a 6,000 square foot ballroom, an open-air pavilion, multiple event lawns and dedicated meeting rooms, all of which provide breathtaking ocean views.
Purpose of the position
Lead, manage, and ensure full compliance with all Mexican tax obligations for Omni Pontoque Resort at Punta de Mita, while supporting cross-border and international operations in alignment with U.S. corporate tax policies. This role is the primary tax authority at the property level, acting as liaison with SAT, external advisors, and corporate tax leadership in the United States to protect the organization against tax risk, optimize fiscal outcomes, and maintain the highest standards of regulatory integrity within a multinational luxury hospitality context.
Essential Functions
Mexican Tax Compliance
- Ensure full compliance with all Mexican tax obligations: annual income tax return (ISR), provisional monthly payments, VAT (IVA) filings, lodging tax (ISH), payroll tax withholdings (ISN), and other applicable federal and state tax requirements.
- Manage and oversee REPSE compliance and all labor-related tax and regulatory obligations under Mexican law.
- Calculate and oversee PTU (employee profit sharing) in strict compliance with the Ley Federal del Trabajo and Ley del ISR; coordinate with HR and Payroll on annual distribution timelines and amounts.
- Review, validate, and ensure the accuracy of all tax withholdings on invoices, payroll, and service payments to residents and non-residents, including CFDI 4.0 compliance and SAT timbrado processes.
- Oversee the preparation, review, and timely filing of all IMSS, INFONAVIT, and SBC-related declarations, in coordination with the Payroll function.
International Operations & Cross-Border Transactions
- Support and review the tax treatment of cross-border transactions, intercompany agreements, management fees, and royalties, ensuring alignment with Mexican transfer pricing rules and U.S. corporate tax policies.
- Prepare and maintain transfer pricing documentation and country-by-country reporting requirements applicable to the Mexican entity.
- Coordinate with the U.S. Head of Tax on international tax strategy, FATCA/CRS reporting, and cross-border optimization initiatives relevant to Omni’s Mexico operations.
Tax Authority Relations & Audit Management
- Act as the primary liaison with the SAT (Servicio de Administración Tributaria) and state tax authorities for information requests, audits (visitas domiciliarias, revisiones de gabinete), and administrative proceedings.
- Coordinate with external tax advisors and legal counsel to prepare responses, supporting documentation, and legal arguments during tax reviews and controversies.
- Maintain a comprehensive tax calendar and ensure zero-deficiency filing of all obligaciones fiscales; escalate material risks to the Finance Director and corporate tax team on a timely basis.
Tax Planning & Advisory
- Support tax planning initiatives including investment incentives, deductibility optimization, regional tax benefits, and other strategies applicable to the luxury hospitality and real estate sector in Mexico.
- Monitor changes in Mexican tax legislation (CFF, LISR, LIVA, LIMSS, state codes) and assess their operational and financial impact on the property; provide timely guidance to Finance, HR, Legal, and operational leadership.
- Prepare tax analysis, memoranda, and risk assessments for the Finance Director and the U.S. corporate tax team, including annual effective tax rate (ETR) projections and deferred tax calculations.
Internal Controls & Technology
- Design and maintain tax control frameworks, documentation protocols, and internal audit-ready workpapers to support SOX-aligned controls and Mexican regulatory requirements.
- Leverage ERP systems (Opera Cloud PMS integration, SAP or equivalent) and tax reporting platforms to ensure accurate pre-nómina data, CFDI 4.0 timbrado, and fiscal reporting workflows.
- Implement and monitor KPIs related to tax compliance efficiency, filing accuracy, and audit readiness; report results quarterly to the Finance Director.
Minimum Qualifications
- Minimum of 5 years of progressive Mexican tax experience, ideally within the hospitality, real estate, or multinational corporate sector.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Public Accounting (Contaduría Pública), Finance, or a related field; CPA or equivalent professional certification preferred.
- In-depth knowledge of Mexican federal and state tax law (CFF, LISR, LIVA, LIMSS) and hands-on experience with SAT filings, audits, and compliance processes.
- Experience with transfer pricing, cross-border transactions, and international tax coordination within a U.S.-affiliated corporate structure.
- Bilingual fluency in Spanish and English, with strong written and verbal communication skills for coordination with local and U.S. corporate stakeholders.
- Proficiency with ERP and tax reporting systems (SAP or equivalent) and strong Microsoft Excel skills.
- Strong analytical and organizational skills, with high attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple filing deadlines and audit processes simultaneously.
- Sound professional judgment and integrity, with the ability to act independently as the property’s primary tax authority.
Omni Hotels & Resorts is an equal opportunity/AA/Disability/Veteran employer. The EEO is the Law poster is available using the following link:
EEOC is the Law Poster.
Omni Hotels & Resorts does not discriminate on the basis of any protected category with respect to the payment of wages.
If you are interested in applying for employment with Omni Hotels & Resorts and need special assistance to apply for a posted position, please send an email to:
[email protected].
