Head of VAT/Indirect Tax Compliance Solutions
Head of VAT/Indirect Tax Compliance Solutions
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Head of Compliance Solutions
Location: Remote / Germany
About the Company
A fast-growing provider of automated compliance and accounting technology is transforming how e-commerce businesses manage tax and financial regulations. Their software seamlessly integrates with leading marketplaces, payment platforms, and ERP systems, consolidating complex transaction data to enable accurate, real-time tax compliance across Europe.
This company’s platform empowers merchants and advisors to reduce risk, eliminate manual processes, and operate with confidence in a rapidly changing regulatory environment. Built by experts, their compliance logic ensures EU-wide tax obligations are met with ease; streamlining everything from VAT returns to financial reporting.
The Role
As Head of Compliance Solutions, you will lead the compliance strategy at the intersection of product innovation, tax policy, and regional regulatory expertise. You will manage a team of 13 subject matter experts in indirect tax and VAT, focusing on the DACH region and broader Europe.
This is a leadership position with real influence, both within the organization and across the tax and compliance landscape. You’ll be shaping the future of automated tax compliance by translating legislative changes into practical, scalable solutions that serve thousands of businesses across the continent.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and mentor a team of indirect tax and VAT experts, building a culture of performance and accountability.
* Resolve team challenges with strong interpersonal skills and strategic coaching.
* Drive talent development and succession planning to ensure long-term team success.
* Foster an inclusive, empowering work environment aligned with company values.
Strategic Alignment & Product Collaboration
* Define the Compliance Solutions strategy in line with broader GTM and regulatory goals.
* Partner with Product, Engineering, and Risk teams to translate regulation into product logic and feature sets.
* Influence roadmap development to ensure automation and compliance are core to the platform.
* Provide insight at the executive level on compliance risk, market trends, and regulatory opportunities.
Compliance Expertise & Advisory
* Serve as the company’s lead expert on indirect tax regulations in Germany and Central Europe.
* Track evolving legal frameworks and proactively advise internal teams on potential business impacts.
* Guide the design of scalable policies, tools, and programs that ensure compliance with current and emerging laws.
Stakeholder Engagement & Enablement
* Act as the go-to compliance resource for Sales, Customer Success, and Partner teams.
* Deliver internal enablement programs to raise company-wide understanding of regulatory standards.
* Represent the company at industry events and partner engagements as a thought leader in tax and regulatory innovation.
Experience & Qualifications
* Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Law, Finance, or a relevant field; professional certifications also welcome.
* 8+ years of experience in tax, compliance, or regulatory functions within SaaS, FinTech, or TaxTech.
* At least 4 years in a senior leadership role with direct people and performance management.
* Strong track record of leading complex compliance initiatives in fast-moving, regulated environments.
* Deep knowledge of EU indirect tax frameworks, particularly in Germany and Central Europe.
* Demonstrated ability to align compliance strategy with commercial, product, and customer lifecycle goals.
* Skilled in leveraging compliance technology and data for strategic decision-making.
* Fluent in English and German with excellent communication skills across audiences.
If you’re looking to drive meaningful change in the world of compliance and automation and lead a highly capable team to deliver impactful solutions; this role offers both challenge and purpose.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Accounting/Auditing, Product Management, and Finance
* Industries
Financial Services, Software Development, and IT System Custom Software Development
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