Head of Tax Accounting and Compliance (f/m/d)

Munich, Bayern Permanent Home Office View Job Description
As Head of Tax Accounting & Compliance you will lead the European department and actively shape it while collaborating strongly with the global departments. You bring a high level of ownership to drive meaningful change during a pivotal phase of growth of the company.
  • High-impact leadership position within tax accounting within a global business
  • Corporate environment with entrepreneurial and agile mindset

About Our Client

Our client, a global company with a long-established presence across multiple international markets, offers a range of products for the OEM sector. The company is seeking for a entrepreneurial Head of Tax to strengthen and shape the European tax department within a corporate setting.

Job Description

  • Lead tax accounting and global tax compliance, ensuring local and international regulations
  • Shape and develop tax accounting department Europe
  • Oversee annual and quarterly financial reporting (IFRS, HGB) and ensure accuracy in financial statements
  • Monitor income tax calculations for budget and forecast purpose and oversee global income tax compliance
  • Provide a global tax risk management to continuously develop a robust and sustainable framework for mitigating emerging risks
  • Establish processes and policies for tax compliance, risk management and reporting
  • Stay updated on tax laws and their implications for the organization and manage audits
  • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders on tax-related matters



The Successful Applicant

  • More than 8 years of experience in a multinational corporate or leading advisory firm.
  • Strong technical expertise in corporate taxation, international tax frameworks, and tax reporting standards (IFRS, IAS 12, HGB)
  • Proven leadership experience, including the management of teams, international and external stakeholders, or global tax functions
  • Demonstrated success in building, transforming, or developing tax accounting organizations, governance structures, or operating models
  • Strong track record in managing complex global tax compliance and reporting processes.
  • Entrepreneurial mindset combined with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and contribute at executive decision-making level
  • Experience with SAP and/or S/4HANA is a plus
  • Fluent in English and German

What’s on Offer

  • A high-impact leadership position within a global company
  • Opportunity to shape and modernise the company's tax accounting department
  • Attractive base salary with a bonus on top
  • Flexible working arrangements (2 days Home Office)
Contact
Rocio Burchard
Quote job ref
JN-072026-7075035

Job summary

Function
CFO & Financial Management
Subsector
CFO & Financial Management Subsector
Industry
Industrial
Location
Munich
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Rocio Burchard
Job reference
JN-072026-7075035
Job Nature
Home Office

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