Europe Tax & Compliance Lead

Vanderlande; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 82,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40 vacation days

Flexible working hours

Hybrid workplace (40% WFH)

Health & Wellbeing budget

Commuting allowance

Working from home allowance

Pension scheme

Wellness centers & services

Vanderlande Academy

Employee networks

Job summary

Vanderlande is seeking a Team Lead Tax & Compliance Europe to lead the regional tax and compliance team, ensuring robust tax governance across European operations. You will guide day-to-day tax activities, coordinate with Group Tax and local teams, and drive improvements while supporting various business initiatives.

The role emphasizes people leadership, regulatory foresight, and collaboration with stakeholders across Finance, Legal, and Payroll in a dynamic international environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Tax, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related discipline.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in tax, tax compliance, or 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.
• Experience working with tax authorities, auditors, and external advisors.
• Experience with process improvement and standardization initiatives.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop the Europe Tax & Compliance team.
• Ensure timely, accurate, and compliant execution of tax compliance and reporting activities across Europe.
• Coordinate corporate income tax, VAT, withholding tax, and other relevant tax compliance activities in cooperation 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, ensuring issues are escalated and addressed appropriately.
• 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 and operational activities with practical tax advice.
• Contribute to finance transformation, compliance, and process improvement initiatives.
• Build strong relationships with Finance, Accounting, Legal, Treasury, Payroll, and local business teams.
• Support knowledge sharing and consistent application of Group Tax policies across Europe.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Stakeholder management

Communication

English fluency

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Tax, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related discipline

Job description

Vanderlande is seeking a Team Lead Tax & Compliance Europe to lead the regional tax and compliance team, ensuring robust tax governance across European operations. You will guide day-to-day tax activities, coordinate with Group Tax and local teams, and drive improvements while supporting various business initiatives.

The role emphasizes people leadership, regulatory foresight, and collaboration with stakeholders across Finance, Legal, and Payroll in a dynamic international environment.