Head of Tax Accounting & Compliance

The Company is in search of a Head of Tax Accounting and Compliance to take on a high-impact leadership role within its European tax department. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading tax accounting and global tax compliance, ensuring adherence to local and international regulations. This role involves shaping and developing the tax accounting department, overseeing financial reporting, and monitoring income tax calculations for budget and forecast purposes. The Head of Tax will also be tasked with providing a global tax risk management framework, establishing processes and policies for tax compliance, and staying abreast of tax laws to manage audits effectively. Collaboration with both internal and external stakeholders on tax-related matters is a key aspect of the position. Applicants for the Head of Tax role at the company should have more than 8 years' of experience in a multinational corporate or leading advisory firm, with a strong technical background in corporate taxation, international tax frameworks, and tax reporting standards. Proven leadership experience, including the management of teams and global tax functions, is essential. The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated track record in managing complex global tax compliance and reporting processes, as well as an entrepreneurial mindset and the ability to influence senior stakeholders. Experience with SAP and/or S/4HANA is a plus, and fluency in English and German is required. The role offers the opportunity to modernize the tax accounting department and requires a candidate who can contribute at an executive decision-making level.