Tax Manager – EMEA

Overview

In this role you drive tax strategy and compliance across Europe, the Middle East and Africa within a fast-paced, multinational finance function. You will lead direct and indirect tax, VAT, and transfer pricing efforts, coordinating with co-sourced Big 4 and regional advisors. As a trusted advisor, you shape how the business structures and grows in the region while managing tax risk and authority relations. You’ll work closely with Finance, Legal, and regional teams to deliver compliant, efficient tax outcomes and strategic value.

Pay / Benefits

• health benefits
• flexible time-off policies
• retirement/financial benefits
• hybrid work model support with office presence Tue–Thu
• opportunity for growth in a global role

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation and filing of corporate income tax and VAT returns across EMEA
• Oversee co-sourcing arrangements with Big 4 and regional tax advisors
• Coordinate timely tax filings and payments with EMEA Finance
• Own VAT data validation and tax return prep with external support
• Manage withholding tax and digital services tax compliance
• Act as senior point of contact with local tax authorities
• Lead responses to tax authority inquiries and dispute resolution
• Direct the work of external advisors on tax planning, audits, and compliance
• Advise on tax implications of new initiatives and M&A activities
• Support cross-border structuring and international tax strategy implementation
• Establish tax governance frameworks and control procedures
• Drive process improvements in tax systems and efficiency
• Provide training to finance teams on tax awareness
• Monitor tax legislation and advise leadership on impact
• Prepare tax provision accounting and disclosures for financial statements

Key requirements

• 7+ years of progressive tax experience in compliance and advisory
• Big 4 or multinational in-house tax experience
• Expertise in corporate income tax and VAT in multiple European jurisdictions
• Strong knowledge of tax laws in at least one major EMEA jurisdiction
• Experience managing external tax advisors
• Fluent in English with strong communication skills
• Ability to work in a matrix, cross-functional environment
• Experience with transfer pricing and cross-border structuring
• Experience with tax provision accounting and US GAAP/IFRS tax reporting
• Knowledge of tax compliance software (e.g., OneSource Tax Compliance, SAP, Vertex) or tax tech platforms
• CTA, ACA, ACCA or equivalent preferred
• German language fluency and German tax expertise valued
• Exposure to tax audits and controversy management
• Familiarity with Pillar Two (BEPS 2.0) and international tax developments

• Strategic business partnership
• Strong communication and ability to distill complex issues for non-tax stakeholders
• Collaborative and cross-functional teamwork
• Corporate income tax
• VAT compliance
• Transfer pricing

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