About Us

Pelican Tax CPA

We believe in building lasting relationships with our clients based on trust and mutual respect. At Pelican Tax, we are committed to upholding the highest standards of professionalism and integrity in every aspect of our work. Our work ethics are grounded in transparency, accuracy, and a client-first approach.

Thiago Dias, CPA, MSA, MBA

Thiago Dias is a Certified Public Accountant and the founder of Pelican Tax CPA. He specializes in U.S. tax planning and compliance for individuals and business owners, with a focus on delivering clear, practical guidance that supports financial decision-making and long-term growth.

Thiago holds a Master’s degree in Taxation from Babson College, one of the leading business schools in the United States. His advanced academic training, combined with extensive professional experience, enables him to provide thoughtful, well-structured tax strategies tailored to each client’s specific needs.

Prior to founding Pelican Tax CPA, Thiago worked at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC). During his time at PwC, he developed a strong foundation in corporate tax compliance and strategy, experience that continues to shape his disciplined and detail-oriented approach.

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Marcelo Borges, MBA

Marcelo Borges has over 20 years of experience in financial management for large-scale operations. At Pelican Tax, he helps entrepreneurs turn numerical complexity into strategic clarity.

His career is highlighted by his leadership in high-impact multinationals such as Boardriders (Quicksilver, Billabong), where he served as Finance and Business Director for over a decade. Throughout his journey, Marcelo has specialized in critical merger, restructuring, and integration processes, delivering savings through operational synergies and recovering $4.7 million in tax credits.

With a degree in Accounting and an MBA in Controlling and Finance from Getulio Vargas Foundation ("FGV"), he combines the technical rigor of a Controller with the business vision of an Executive Director.

His mission at Pelican as an CFO Advisor is to bring the governance and efficiency of multinationals to small, medium, and large businesses, ensuring cash flow predictability and reliable support for decision-making.

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Pelican Tax CPA at a Glance

Businesses served across the U.S.

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Mission Statement

Our mission is to empower business owners to build profitable, sustainable businesses through proactive tax planning, strategic financial guidance, and personalized service. We believe in simplifying the complex, so our clients can focus on what matters most: growing their business and creating a lasting legacy.

Our Core Values

1. Integrity
We uphold the highest ethical standards in every interaction, ensuring transparency and honesty in all we do.

2. Excellence
We are committed to delivering high-quality, accurate, and timely services that exceed expectations.

3. Education & Empowerment
We don’t just manage numbers, we teach you what they mean. Our goal is to make you feel confident in every financial decision.

4. Proactivity
We anticipate challenges and opportunities to keep you one step ahead with strategic tax planning and expert insights.

Our Philosophy

We believe that accounting is more than compliance, it’s a catalyst for growth. At Pelican Tax, we treat every client like a business partner. Whether you need help with taxes, bookkeeping, or tax planning, we take the time to understand your goals and tailor our approach to help you reach them.

We blend the personal attention of a small firm with the expertise of a large one, ensuring that you get guidance that is not only technically sound, but also deeply relevant to your business journey.