Europe Tax & Compliance Lead

Vanderlande; Erlanger (KY); Hybrid; USD 82,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40 vacation days

Hybrid workplace

Wellbeing budget €300/yr

Commuting allowance

Home office allowance

Pension & health insurance discount

On-site health centres & gym

Vanderlande Academy

Vanderlande Network communities

Job summary

Vanderlande is seeking a Finance Team Lead Tax & Compliance Europe to steer the regional tax function across multiple European countries. You will lead a team of tax professionals, ensure compliant reporting, and collaborate with Group Tax and local teams to drive improvements.

The role emphasizes leadership, tax governance, and practical tax guidance in a dynamic multinational setting with a competitive monthly salary and attractive benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in tax, tax compliance, or a related finance function within an international environment.
• Experience leading, coaching, or coordinating a team.
• Good knowledge of corporate income tax, VAT, withholding tax, and general tax compliance requirements.
• Fluent in English; proactive, pragmatic and solution-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop the Europe Tax & Compliance team.
• Ensure timely, accurate and compliant execution of tax compliance and reporting across Europe.
• Coordinate corporate income tax, VAT, withholding tax, and other tax compliance activities with Group Tax and local Finance teams.
• Support transfer pricing compliance activities and documentation requirements.
• Act as a key contact for tax authorities, auditors, external advisors, and internal stakeholders on operational tax matters.
• Identify and manage tax risks and escalate issues as needed.
• Translate changes in tax legislation into practical guidance and actions for the business.
• Maintain and improve tax controls, documentation, and compliance processes.
• Drive standardization and process improvements across European tax and compliance activities.
• Identify recurring issues and implement sustainable solutions.
• Support business projects with practical tax advice.
• Contribute to finance transformation and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Build strong relationships with Finance, Accounting, Legal, Treasury, Payroll, and local business teams.

Skills

Team leadership

Tax compliance

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

English fluent

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s in Tax/Finance/Economics

Job description

Vanderlande is seeking a Finance Team Lead Tax & Compliance Europe to steer the regional tax function across multiple European countries. You will lead a team of tax professionals, ensure compliant reporting, and collaborate with Group Tax and local teams to drive improvements.

The role emphasizes leadership, tax governance, and practical tax guidance in a dynamic multinational setting with a competitive monthly salary and attractive benefits.