Manager Taxes

Job description

Shape & Create - And make it happen! The Villeroy & Boch Group with its Ideal Standard brand is one of the world's leading manufacturers in the ceramics and lifestyle sector. With our innovative and stylish products from the Dining & Lifestyle and Bath & Wellness segments, we have been creating moments and rooms to feel good in since 1748. Our success is based on the passion, design expertise and innovative strength of our more than 13,000 employees in 42 countries. Want to become part of us? #shapeandcreate Ensuring tax reporting, driving tax technology (incl. AI), and supporting HR in tax-relevant matters. This role sits within Corporate Taxes , which is responsible for all German and foreign income taxes and indirect taxes. This position is based in our HQ in Mettlach. Tax Reporting & Tax Technology Calculate taxes for all foreign entities (approx. 80 entities) during hard close and year-end closing Prepare notes to the consolidated financial statements Perform true-ups (comparison between tax filings and year-end closing figures) Act as first point of contact for software providers (e.g., AMANA GTC – the group's Tax Balance Sheet and Tax Reporting tool ) to resolve technical issues and request system updates to ensure compliance with current tax legislation Ensure external system access is functioning, coordinating with external IT support (Rödl) to guarantee smooth reporting processes Maintain and improve LucaNet TCR on an ongoing basis (mapping, master data, process enhancements) Evaluate and review technology opportunities for tax, including AI applications — in line with the annual IT review process, where the appropriateness of tax-relevant IT applications is assessed Coordinate with auditors and internal stakeholders, including Group Reporting and the Shared Service Center Accounting (SSCA) Corporate Tasks Handle ad hoc requests Participate in national and international tax-related projects, in coordination with the Global Tax Advisor network where relevant HR-Tax Develop solutions for national and international tax cases in close collaboration with HR , Payroll , Compliance , Travel Management , and other departments — all of which are bound by the Organizational Guideline for Corporate Taxes & Customs Provide ongoing support for expatriates and individuals with limited tax liability Your Profile Degree in Finance, Tax, or Tax Administration Approx. 3 years of experience in a tax consultancy firm or corporate tax department Fluent in German and English Strong interest in tech-driven tax solutions Think outside the box with us! #shapeandcreate