International Tax Manager

Dayco; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work option

Job summary

Dayco seeks a senior international corporate tax leader to drive strategy, planning, and compliance across multiple jurisdictions. You will partner with finance, accounting, and legal teams to optimize tax outcomes and support cross-border initiatives.

Role requires managing corporate tax filings, provisioning, and governance frameworks, while coordinating with external advisors and authorities to ensure compliant, efficient tax structures and M&A support.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in international corporate tax, ideally a mix of Big 4 and in-house.
• Degree in Tax Law, Tax accounting or a related field.
• Fluency in English; Dutch or Italian language skills are a strong advantage.
• Experience managing corporate tax compliance, tax provisioning, and multinational structures.
• Proven track record implementing tax control frameworks and governance processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee corporate tax compliance across jurisdictions and coordinate local filings.
• Review tax returns and provisions; monitor OECD/EU/BEPS developments and impact.
• Support transfer pricing, intercompany transactions, and global tax strategy.
• Act as main contact for advisors and tax authorities; manage external audits and responses.
• Collaborate with accounting, controlling, and legal to support business initiatives.
• Contribute to governance, tax accounting/disclosure, and IFRS/ASC740 compliance.

Education

Degree in Tax Law or Tax accounting

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Dayco is a global leader in the research, design, manufacturing, and distribution of essential engine drive systems. With a 120-year legacy, we deliver high-performance aftermarket solutions tailored to meet the unique needs of our customers. We create value through delivering efficient products and services coupled with reliable, innovative solutions. Partnering with major automotive, industrial, and aftermarket customers, our teams focus on continuous improvement, sustainability, and customer-driven innovation.

About the role

The role is responsible for driving strategic planning, corporate direct and indirect tax strategy and compliance, and business partnering across multiple jurisdictions.

What you will do

Corporate & International Tax

• Oversee corporate tax compliance across jurisdictions
• Coordinate local filings and review tax returns and provisions
• Monitor OECD, EU, and BEPS developments; assess business impact
• Support transfer pricing and intercompany transactions
• Contribute to global tax strategy and implementation
• Identify and execute tax-efficient structures for cross-border projects
• Support M&A, reorganizations, and financing structures
• Evaluate opportunities for optimization and risk mitigation

Business Partnering & Projects

• Provide proactive tax input to business initiatives
• Collaborate with accounting, controlling, and legal teams
• Support operational model changes and new product launches
• Main contact for local advisors and tax authorities
• Manage external advisor relationships and audits
• Coordinate responses to tax authority inquiries

Governance & Compliance

• Implement tax control framework and internal governance
• Support tax accounting and disclosure requirements
• Ensure adherence to group policies and IFRS/ASC740 standards

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in international corporate tax, preferably a combination of Big 4 and in-house environment
• Degree in Tax Law, Tax accountancy or similar
• Fluency in English. Dutch or Italian language skills are a strong advantage
• Experience managing corporate tax compliance, tax provisioning, and international tax structures across multiple jurisdictions
• Proven track record implementing tax control frameworks, overseeing governance processes, and tax accounting/disclosure requirements
• Stakeholder management skills with the ability to provide practical tax advice to senior business leaders, finance, legal, and operations teams
• Experience with managing an indirect tax function, supply chain and indirect tax cash planning projects
• ERP implementation experience is a plus
• Ability to work independently on complex, multi-jurisdictional projects while delivering results within a dynamic work environment
• Strong structured approach and project management skills — able to plan, prioritize, coordinating cross-functional teams and external parties effectively
• Residence and eligibility to work from the Netherlands

Additional Information

• Contract Type: Permanent
• Smart Working: Full remote
• Location: Netherland

Join the Dayco Team

At Dayco, we are more than a global leader in automotive solutions. We are a team of people driven by innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Joining Dayco means becoming part of an organization that values its people, encourages new ideas, and provides opportunities to make a meaningful impact.

We believe our success comes from our people. We are committed to fostering a workplace where individuals are encouraged to bring their skills, ideas, and unique perspectives to help shape our future, and Move Forward, Always!

Dayco is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering aninclusive workplace where all employees are valued and respected. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, employment decisions are made on merit, skills, and business needs, and all qualified candidates are considered fairly, regardless of race, age, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, cultural background, disability, or any other protected attribute.