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

About Our Client

Our client is a leading international corporation in the manufacturing industry. We are looking to fill the position "Senior Manager Corporate Accounting & Tax - International (m/f/d)" for the group’s Corporate headquarter in the Rhine-Neckar metropolitan area (Germany).

Job 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.

The Successful Applicant

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in Business Administration with a focus on Finance and/or Accounting - or a comparable qualification
• Additional professional accounting qualifications (e.g., Wirtschaftspruefer/in (WP), CPA, CA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Several years of progressive experience in international accounting roles
• Deep knowledge of international accounting standards (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 is a plus
• Some business travel required

Key Competencies

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

What’s on Offer

Attractive salary package.

Contact

Robert Klein

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