Tax Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United Kingdom, +5 more countries.

📋 Description

• Oversee quarterly and annual tax provisions for European entities and contribute to the group's tax provision at HQ.

• Develop schedules for current and deferred tax calculations along with reconciliations of the effective tax rate.

• Evaluate changes in European, UK, and Swiss tax legislation and their effects on financial statements.

• Spearhead the implementation of European Pillar Two initiatives, including QDMTT, IIR, and UTPR.

• Supply European data necessary for U.S. international tax calculations, encompassing GILTI, Subpart F, and foreign tax credits.

• Oversee compliance for corporate income tax, trade/local tax, VAT, and indirect tax across the UK, Netherlands, Germany, France, Belgium, Italy, and Switzerland.

• Manage withholding tax related to intercompany dividends, interest, and royalties.

• Ensure tax reporting is in accordance with local statutory accounts and assist in statutory audits.

• Identify and obtain R&D and IP-related tax incentives applicable to software companies.

• Handle EU and local reporting obligations, including DAC6, Pillar Two GloBE information returns, and UK Senior Accounting Officer requirements.

• Coordinate group tax reporting, policies, timelines, and deadlines with headquarters.

• Assist with U.S. and Canadian tax compliance concerning European operations.

• Administer transfer pricing documentation and compliance as per OECD and local European standards.

• Support the preparation of transfer pricing reports, benchmarking, new intercompany transactions, audits, and dispute resolution.

• Keep abreast of international tax regulations, including OECD BEPS Pillar One and Pillar Two.

• Aid in tax due diligence for acquisitions and the integration of newly acquired entities.

• Provide strategic tax planning advice for international growth, restructuring, mergers, entity simplification, and tax groups.

• Analyze the tax consequences of proposed transactions and collaborate with external advisors.

• Investigate tax legislation and regulatory changes, advising portfolio finance teams accordingly.

• Facilitate tax modeling, scenario analysis, tax-efficient structures, repatriation strategies, and defense during tax audits.

• Collaborate closely with the Head of Finance, VP of Tax, HQ tax team, M&A team, legal team, finance managers, CEOs, auditors, and external advisors.

⛳️ Requirements

• Professional tax or accounting qualification, such as CTA/ACA (UK), Steuerberater (DE), Belastingadviseur (NL), Expert-comptable (FR), dipl. Steuerexperte (CH), or CPA/CA.

• A minimum of 4 years of post-qualification tax experience in either public accounting or corporate tax settings.

• Practical experience across various jurisdictions, including the UK, Netherlands, Germany, France, Belgium, Italy, and Switzerland.

• In-depth technical expertise in European taxation, including EU directives like ATAD, Parent-Subsidiary, Interest & Royalties, DAC6, and VAT.

• Proficient in tax accounting, transfer pricing, and international tax regulations.

• Experience overseeing tax compliance and provision processes.

• Background in working with a group or HQ tax function within a multinational corporation.

• Familiarity with M&A tax due diligence, tax structuring, and cross-border tax strategies.

• Strong research, analytical, and organizational abilities with a keen attention to detail.

• Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate with non-tax stakeholders and external advisors.

• Capability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a decentralized environment.

• Fluent in English is essential.

• Proficiency in German, French, Dutch, or Italian is highly beneficial.

• Exposure to U.S. and Canadian tax is an advantage.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.

• Comprehensive health and wellness programs.

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

• Flexible working arrangements to promote work-life balance.

• Supportive and inclusive company culture.