Senior Manager Corporate Accounting & Tax International (m/f/d)

Our client is a leading international corporation in its industry (Manufacturing). As part of its sustainable and successful development we are now looking to fill the (new) position "Senior Manager Corporate Accounting & Tax / International (m/f/d)" for the group´s Corporate headquarter in the heart of the very attractive "Rhine-Neckar metropolitan-area" (Germany).

We are seeking a strategic and experienced International Accounting and Tax-Compliance Manager to oversee the organization's global financial reporting, tax compliance and regulatory compliance. This role is critical in ensuring financial integrity, minimizing tax-risk and aligning accounting practices across international operations.

Description

Accounting Leadership

• Oversee International accounting operations, including transactional accounting, general ledger, consolidation, and financial reporting.
• Ensure compliance with international accounting standards (IFRS, local GAAPs).
• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes across all regions.
• Partner with internal and external auditors to ensure timely and accurate audits.

Risk Management & Controls

• Design and maintain robust internal controls over financial reporting and tax compliance.
• Identify and mitigate financial and tax risks through proactive planning and governance.
• Ensure timely and accurate regulatory filings and disclosures.

Tax Compliance

• In collaboration with external advisors, manages direct and indirect tax compliance across multiple jurisdictions, including income tax, VAT/GST, transfer pricing and withholding taxes.
• Monitor changes in International tax legislation and assess impact on business operations.

Team Leadership & Collaboration

• Collaborate with legal, treasury, operations, and business units to support strategic goals.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, integrity and accountability.

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in Business Administration with a focus on Finance and/or Accounting - or a comparable qualification
• Additional professional accounting qualification/s required (e.g. Wirtschaftspruefer/in (WP), CPA, CA, ACCA, CIMA - or an equivalent accounting qualification).
• Several years of progressive experience in International accounting-roles.
• Deep knowledge of International accounting standards (especially IFRS and German-GAAP (HGB)) and regulatory frameworks
• Proven track record in managing cross-border teams and complex compliance environments.
• Experience in ERP systems (SAP) and tax compliance software.
• Fluent in English and German; proficiency in other European languages would be a plus
• Some business travel required.

Key Competencies

• Strategic and analytical thinking
• Business partnership and commercial acumen
• Stakeholder Management skills and people development
• Financial discipline and governance
• Cross-cultural communication
• Change management and continuous process improvement

Attractive salary package.