Company Description
Publicis Re:Sources is the shared‑service centre of Publicis Groupe, the backbone of Publicis Groupe’s operations in the DACH region. We enable Publicis Groupe companies to deliver innovation and transformation for their clients.
Position
Tax Director – DACH (Germany, Austria, Switzerland)
Location: Düsseldorf (hybrid)
Employment Type: Full‑time
Responsibilities
Tax Compliance & Reporting
* Ensure complete and timely in‑house tax compliance in line with tax requirements across the DACH region (direct taxes, VAT, and other indirect taxes).
* Manage tax reporting, including effective tax rate (ETR) and cash tax topics, to support sound financial decision‑making.
Tax Advisory
* Act as the first point of contact for tax‑related questions from the business and provide advice on operational and strategic matters.
* Provide tax support for major transactions such as M&A, reorganisations, and corporate structural changes.
Transfer Pricing
* Collaborate with the Global Tax Team to design and implement effective transfer pricing policies and ensure robust documentation.
Stakeholder Management
* Work closely with Finance, Legal, HR, and other functions, as well as external advisors and tax authorities, to ensure compliance and proactively manage tax risks.
Tax Audits & Risk Management
* Lead and coordinate tax audits, manage tax risks, and build and maintain a professional working relationship with the tax authorities.
Process Optimization
* Initiate and implement improvements to increase efficiency and automation in tax processes (compliance/reporting).
Global Alignment
* Align the DACH tax strategy with global/EMEA initiatives and corporate objectives.
Qualifications
* At least 15 years of professional experience in corporate tax (compliance, reporting, and/or tax advisory).
* Experience with corporate income tax and VAT tax group structures.
* Practical knowledge of the tax software DATEV.
* Experience in a Big Four firm and/or an international in‑house tax function (or comparable long‑standing group tax expertise).
* Proven experience in a multinational environment, ideally with interfaces to EMEA/global tax structures.
* Strong understanding of direct taxes, VAT/indirect taxes, transfer pricing, and relevant international tax frameworks.
* Excellent communication skills and strong stakeholder management capabilities (Finance/Business/Authorities/Advisors).
* Independent, structured working style and the ability to operate effectively in an international matrix environment.
* Fluent German and English language skills, both written and spoken.
Additional Information
* A strong team spirit that will put a smile on your face even on a bad day.
* Inspiring collaboration and exchange with colleagues from different disciplines, countries, and across the entire network.
* Mobile office up to 12 days per month.
* A centrally located, modern working environment.
* Of course, beverages (water, coffee, soft drinks, etc.) and fresh fruit.
* Great events and celebrations that bring together the entire Re:Sources team from all over Germany.
* Access to around 30,000 web‑based trainings and courses.
* Additional benefits such as free yoga within the agency network and mental health offerings.
We want our team to be as diverse as our tasks. Our goal is a corporate culture in which all employees are respected in their individuality and are appreciated.
You can find out more about us on our homepage at www.resources‑de.com.
Publicis Re:Sources – a division of Publicis Lion GmbH.
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