Tax Manager - Belden

Teuben Tax Recruitment | Specialist in Tax Jobs!; Venlo; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Belden Inc. in Venlo, Netherlands, invites applications for a Tax Manager in the EMEA Corporate Tax Department. The role is hybrid, with about 2-3 days in the Venlo office. The Tax Manager will lead CIT compliance, tax accounting, transfer pricing, and Pillar 2 efforts for the region.

Ideal candidates hold a degree in Tax Law or Tax Economics, with 6+ years of relevant experience, and strong English skills; Dutch or German language ability is a plus in a multilingual work environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Tax Law or Tax Economics or related field.
• At least 6 years of relevant experience in tax advisory, multinational company, or tax authority.
• Strong command of English; Dutch/German skills are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Corporate Income Tax compliance across EMEA; coordinate with local teams and advisors.
• Prepare and review tax provisions and related accounting under US GAAP.
• Maintain transfer pricing documentation and intercompany agreements.
• Monitor Pillar 2 compliance and assist with CbCR and related filings.
• Support the global tax accounting process including M&A analyses.

Skills

Strong English

Dutch language

German language

Numerical skills

Self-starter

Team player

Education

Degree in Tax Law or Tax Economics

Tools

Pillar 2 reporting tools

Transfer pricing documentation tools

Job description

Tax Manager - Belden - Venlo (Hybrid) / 2-3 days in the office

Belden Inc. (www.belden.com) is a US multinational listed on the New York Stock Exchange. Belden is a global technology company specializing in networking, connectivity, and cable solutions for mission-critical applications in industries such as industrial automation, smart buildings, broadband, and data centers.

With a 120+ year legacy of innovation, Belden builds the infrastructure that keeps the world's data moving safely and reliably.

The Corporate Tax Department for EMEA is located in Venlo, the Netherlands. For this location, we are recruiting a Tax Manager. You will join the Corporate Tax Department, which globally consists of 18 members, 4 of whom are currently located in Venlo.

You are not expected to have experience with every aspect of the role from day one. Learning on the job and further development are encouraged and supported. You will report to the Director, Tax EMEA.

Candidates living in Belgium or Germany within a reasonable commuting distance of Venlo are also welcome to apply.

Tasks & Responsibilities Tax Manager

Corporate Income Tax Compliance:

• Manage and support the preparation, review, and timely filing of CIT returns across EMEA jurisdictions, coordinating with local accounting teams and external advisors who prepare the tax returns.
• Support the US tax return process.
• Stay informed about relevant local tax law changes across the region, leveraging updates from external tax advisors and other relevant sources, and assess their potential impact on the business.
• Oversee tax payments/refunds, estimates, and compliance calendars for EMEA entities.
• Represent the company's position and interests in discussions and audits with external advisors and tax authorities.

Tax Accounting:

• Prepare and review quarterly and annual income tax provisions for EMEA entities in accordance with US GAAP (on-the-job learning is possible).
• Reconcile tax accounts, prepare return-to-provision calculations, and ensure proper documentation of current and deferred taxes, valuation allowances, and uncertain tax positions.
• Support the global tax accounting process in connection with M&A and other ad hoc analyses.
• Together with the Global Transfer Pricing Team, maintain and update transfer pricing documentation and intercompany agreements.
• Monitor intercompany transactions, pricing policies, and margins to ensure compliance with arm's-length principles.
• Perform transfer pricing checks as part of the annual accounts review process.

Pillar 2 / Global Minimum Taxation:

• Support the assessment and ongoing compliance of EMEA entities under the OECD Pillar 2 framework across relevant jurisdictions.
• Support preparation of CbCR, GloBE Information Returns and related local filings/notifications across EMEA jurisdictions.
• Partner with the Global Tax Team to implement and maintain Pillar 2 reporting tools/models and ensure integration with tax provision and CIT compliance processes.

Profile of the Tax Manager

• Relevant degree in Tax Law, Tax Economics, or a related field, combined with at least 6 years of relevant experience gained at a tax advisory firm, multinational company, or tax authority.
• Strong English skills are essential; proficiency in other European languages (especially Dutch and German) is a considerable asset.
• Strong numerical skills.
• Self-starter and proven team player, capable of prioritizing work and managing competing demands simultaneously, and comfortable working in a dynamic environment.
• Structured, organized, capable of successfully handling multiple tasks.

The Tax Manager position is based in Venlo, the Netherlands. Candidates should currently be living in the Netherlands, or in Belgium or Germany within a reasonable commuting distance of Venlo. As a Tax Manager you can work hybrid, with approximately 2-3 days per week working from the Venlo office.

Teuben Tax Recruitment is located in Amsterdam. Teuben Tax Recruitment is a specialist in Tax Recruitment & Tax Search (permanent and interim tax). Teuben Tax Recruitment recruits a.o. Tax Directors, Tax Managers, Transfer Pricing Managers, Tax Accountants, Interim Tax Specialists, Tax Advisors (belastingadviseurs) / Tax Lawyers, Tax Compliance Specialists, VAT Compliance Specialists / VAT Directors / Interim VAT Managers / Indirect tax managers/ interim tax managers / indirect tax specialists / VAT Compliance Managers / VAT Compliance Specialists/ BTW Accountants, Tax Partners, Trust officers, Specialists with respect to Douane / Interim Customs, Transfer Pricing, Interim Tax Compliance Managers, Interim Wage Tax Managers, Employee Benefits, Estate Planning and Structured Finance.

Teuben Tax Recruitment is located in Amsterdam.