Oversee direct tax compliance and US tax reporting for Germany and other European markets., Plan and execute local tax compliance, including preparing and reviewing tax returns with internal and external resources., Serve as the German Tax Compliance Management System Officer, managing a risk register and reporting quarterly to the FD and General Manager., Manage tax audits including collaboration with local finance teams and corporate tax staff, Gather information for transfer pricing documentation in line with local rules., Provide tax support for local business operations., Advise heads of finance in local markets and educate business partners on tax legislation changes., Prepare US GAAP provision, projection and contingency reporting, Prepare cash flow budgets and projections related to taxes, supporting financial analysis., Maintain high internal control standards in compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley, corporate policies, local processes, and external requirements., Liaise with tax, finance, customs, treasury, legal, HR, and external advisers to ensure local compliance and assess risk areas., Utilize technology for effective tax return and provision calculations., Identify, research, and recommend solutions for potential tax issues., Manage and develop the tax team, ensuring appropriate staffing, training, and work allocation., Manage the external advisor budget, plan internal resourcing, and ensure transparency of required spending.
