Job Description
The Head of Tax leads and develops the global tax function of a multinational group operating across 30 international locations. This role is accountable for establishing a robust tax governance framework, ensuring global and local compliance, and driving strategic tax initiatives that enhance efficiency, transparency, and value creation. The position oversees international tax matters, transfer pricing, tax reporting, and risk management while shaping a future‑ready tax organization aligned with the company’s global growth strategy.
Tax Strategy & Global Compliance
* Lead, design, and continuously enhance the global tax strategy, ensuring compliance with all statutory, regulatory, and internal requirements across 30+ jurisdictions.
* Oversee the preparation and review of complex domestic and international income tax returns.
* Manage issuance of tax residency certificates and communication with tax authorities for the German parent company.
* Ensure timely and accurate calculation of current and deferred taxes for monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting cycles.
* Monitor and coordinate tax compliance of all international subsidiaries, including review of local tax filings, cashflow needs, and statutory deadlines.
Process Optimization & Digitalization
* Drive end-to-end digitalization and automation of tax processes, including integration of tax‑relevant systems such as GTC, DATEV, SAP, Infolog, and global reporting tools.
* Implement standardized templates, documentation frameworks, and process maps to enhance quality, efficiency, and scalability.
* Promote a data‑driven tax function through systems integration, analytics, and workflow automation.
International Tax Management
* Lead international tax planning and operational tax matters in collaboration with local finance heads and external tax advisors across all regions.
* Oversee transfer pricing strategy, documentation, intercompany models, and global cross‑border transactions.
* Manage global tax audits and inquiries, ensuring strong preparation, defense, and documentation.
* Assess implications of international tax reforms (e.g., Pillar 2, OECD developments) and ensure timely implementation.
Governance & Risk Management
* Maintain and enhance the global Tax Compliance Management System (TCMS), ensuring adherence to internal controls, documentation standards, and regulatory expectations.
* Identify, assess, and mitigate global tax risks through proactive planning and monitoring.
* Ensure compliance with corporate governance requirements, tax accounting standards, and internal audit processes.
Collaboration & Stakeholder Management
* Act as the primary tax advisor to Group Leadership, providing strategic guidance for investments, restructurings, and major business decisions.
* Collaborate closely with Finance, Accounting, Legal, Treasury, Controlling, and HR teams globally.
* Coordinate external tax advisors and manage stakeholder relationships with tax authorities and auditors.
Leadership
* Build, lead, and develop an international tax team, fostering technical excellence, collaboration, and global alignment.
* Strengthen and scale the global tax function to support the company’s expansion, organizational maturity, and operational excellence.
* Promote a culture of continuous improvement, integrity, empowerment, and innovation.
Qualifications
* University degree in Tax Law, Law, Business Administration, or similar; German Tax Advisor Exam (StB) or equivalent advanced tax qualification required.
* Minimum 7–10 years of progressive tax leadership experience in a multinational or Big Four environment.
* Deep expertise in corporate income tax, international tax law, transfer pricing, and tax procedural law.
* Strong proficiency in tax systems and ERP environments (e.g., SAP, DATEV, GTC, Infolog, MS Office); experience with global reporting tools is advantageous.
* Proven track record in tax planning, transformation projects, tax audits, and tax compliance management systems.
* Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
* Fluent in German and English; additional languages are a plus.
Applications from severely handicapped people are welcome.
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