NDT Global, a private Company awarded Deloitte Best Managed Company, is going through a period of significant growth and we are seeking an experienced and strategic Tax Manager to manage all German corporate tax matters, ensuring compliance with local tax regulations, handling audits, and supporting tax planning and reporting. This role will work closely with the Global Tax Director and collaborate with local and regional accounting teams to ensure accurate tax filings, optimize tax processes and mitigate risks.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely and accurate preparation and submission of all German corporate income tax returns, trade tax and other local tax filings
• Coordinate the preparation and review of tax disclosures in statutory financial statements and local reporting packages
• Monitor changes in German tax legislation and assess their impact on the business
• Manage all German tax audits and inquiries from tax authorities and act as the primary point of contact for German tax authorities and external advisors
• Assess and manage tax risks, implementing internal controls as needed
• Support local and international tax planning initiatives in alignment with group tax strategy
• Provide tax input on business projects, restructurings, intercompany transactions, and transfer pricing
• Support the maintenance of transfer pricing documentation relevant to European entities
• Liaise with the regional tax accounting teams to ensure correct tax treatment of transactions and alignment with financial reporting
• Report regularly to the Global Tax Director on German tax developments, risks and opportunities
• Work closely with external tax advisors where required and auditors to ensure technical accuracy and compliance

Requirements & Qualifications

• University degree in Tax, Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• German certified tax advisor (Steuerberater) qualification is highly preferred
• Minimum of five years of tax experience in public accounting and/or industry
• Experience with multinational or multi-entity corporate structures preferable
• Strong knowledge of German corporate income tax, trade tax and tax audit procedures
• Experience with tax accounting under local GAAP and IFRS
• Must be proficient in spoken and written German and English
• Strong systems proficiency on ERP (SAP or similar)
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)

Skillset

• Proven ability to manage tax audits and respond to inquiries from tax authorities
• Ability to ensure timely and accurate tax filings across all relevant tax types
• Support for local and international tax planning initiatives
• Ability to provide tax input on business projects, restructurings, and group strategy
• Ability to work closely with regional accounting teams, external advisors, and auditors
• Experience reporting to senior leadership on tax developments, risks, and opportunities