Tax Manager

Host Broadcast Services (HBS); Boulogne-Billancourt; Sur place; EUR 70 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Join a leading company in sports broadcasting, managing global tax challenges related to major events such as the FIFA World Cup. This role requires deep expertise in international tax to ensure compliance and optimize strategies, contributing to our mission in the world of sports broadcasting.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of international tax experience with expertise in corporate and transactional tax matters.
• Background in Big 4 consulting preferred.
• Strong ability to translate tax concepts for non-tax professionals.

Responsabilités

• Develop and monitor tax framework aligning with global business strategy.
• Oversee tax compliance and audits across jurisdictions.
• Provide guidance on tax matters affecting daily operations.

Connaissances

Transfer pricing

VAT/sales tax

International tax law

Transactional tax concepts

Accounting principles

Formation

University degree in tax law, fiscal economics, or related field

Description du poste

• Company : Host Broadcast Services France (HBS)
• Department : Finance
• Location : Based in Boulogne-Billancourt, France or Zug, Switzerland
• Language : This position requires English as a professional language

You have probably watched a football game at some point in your life. Well, if it was a World Cup match, it was likely filmed and produced by the HBS (Host Broadcast Services) team. We are involved in the production of the following events : FIFA World Cup 26, FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027, Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 Australia.

Why we are opening this position? Navigate global tax challenges in the world of sports broadcasting!

HBS operates across multiple countries (Switzerland, France, Germany, UK, USA) delivering world-class sports broadcasting services. As we expand globally and manage increasingly complex international projects, we need a tax professional who can ensure our operations remain compliant while optimising our tax position.

This isn’t just about number crunching – you’ll be the tax architect behind major sporting events that captivate billions of viewers worldwide. You’ll work at the intersection of cutting-edge media technology and international business, ensuring our tax strategies support our mission to bring the world’s greatest sports moments to global audiences.

Your Responsibilities

Strategic Tax Leadership

• Develop and monitor the tax framework for HBS Group’s international structure, aligning with global business strategy and risk management objectives
• Implement comprehensive transfer pricing strategies across all group entities

Operational Tax Management

• Provide expert guidance to Accounting, Finance, and Operations teams on all tax-related matters affecting daily business operations
• Oversee tax compliance, provisioning, and year-end audit processes across multiple jurisdictions
• Conduct thorough risk assessments for all applicable taxes and provide strategic recommendations to minimise exposure
• Manage tax audits and negotiations with local tax authorities, ensuring favourable outcomes

Cross-functional Collaboration

• Partner with internal teams to ensure accurate tax forecasting, budgeting, and long-term planning strategies
• Manage relationships with external tax advisors and optimise their strategic utilisation

For this job you must :

• Have 6+ years of international tax experience with hands-on expertise in corporate and transactional tax matters
• Possess strong technical knowledge in transfer pricing, VAT / sales tax, and multi-jurisdictional tax compliance
• Demonstrate proven ability to translate complex tax concepts into actionable business guidance for non-tax professionals

Is it really for me?

Education & Experience

• University degree in tax law, fiscal economics, or related field
• Minimum 4-5 years of relevant international tax experience in corporate environments
• Background in Big 4 consulting with transition to in-house roles preferred

Technical Expertise

• Deep knowledge of international tax law, transfer pricing, and transactional tax concepts
• Experience in multi-jurisdictional tax compliance and strategy implementation
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and their tax implications

HBS is looking for people who enjoy working in a fast-paced international environment, are highly customer service oriented, have a strong sense of responsibility, and work well as part of an international team.