Job Overview
Location
Remote-Europe
Job Type
Full-time
Category
Accounting
Date Posted
February 24, 2026
Full Job Description
đź“‹ Description
- • As a Tax Manager – Direct Taxes at Remote, you will be at the forefront of managing intricate direct tax matters across a diverse range of global jurisdictions. This pivotal role demands a unique blend of profound technical expertise, strategic foresight, and hands-on execution to not only ensure unwavering compliance but also to actively drive global tax efficiency for our rapidly expanding organization.
- • You will be instrumental in shaping and executing our direct tax strategy, working collaboratively with a variety of internal stakeholders, including finance, legal, and HR teams, as well as external tax advisors and business partners. Your contributions will be crucial in delivering significant value across corporate tax, compliance, and proactive tax planning initiatives, directly impacting the company's financial health and operational agility.
- • A core responsibility will be the oversight of global direct tax compliance. This involves ensuring the timely and accurate preparation and submission of corporate income tax returns, withholding tax returns, and all other requisite direct tax filings for entities operating across numerous countries. You will be the guardian of our tax compliance, ensuring adherence to all local and international regulations.
- • You will cultivate and manage strong relationships with external tax advisors. This partnership is essential for supporting tax filings, ensuring comprehensive documentation, and meeting reporting obligations in multiple jurisdictions. Your ability to effectively manage these external relationships will be key to navigating complex international tax landscapes.
- • Maintaining sustainable compliance is paramount. You will be responsible for ensuring ongoing adherence to the requirements of local tax authorities, proactively mitigating potential risks, and fostering positive, professional relationships with these bodies. This proactive approach will safeguard the company's reputation and financial stability.
- • A significant aspect of your role will involve identifying, monitoring, and addressing potential tax risks. You will develop and implement actionable solutions to mitigate these risks, providing strategic guidance to senior management on potential exposures and their implications.
- • You will play a key role in managing tax audits and inspections. This includes liaising effectively with tax authorities, coordinating internal resources, and working towards the efficient resolution of any issues that may arise, minimizing disruption and potential financial impact.
- • Beyond compliance, you will provide strategic tax guidance on critical business activities. This includes advising on cross-border transactions, corporate structuring, and developing tax-efficient planning strategies that are tightly aligned with the company's overarching business objectives and growth plans.
- • Staying ahead of the curve is essential. You will be responsible for continuously monitoring changes in global tax laws and regulations. Your proactive approach will involve adapting internal processes and strategies to ensure the company remains compliant and tax-efficient in an ever-evolving regulatory environment.
- • As a leader, you will mentor and guide a team of tax professionals. Your role will involve supporting their professional development, fostering a collaborative team environment, and ensuring the effective day-to-day execution of tax functions. You will inspire and empower your team to achieve excellence.
- • Fostering cross-functional collaboration is vital. You will work closely with finance, legal, HR, and other departments to ensure seamless integration of tax considerations into business operations, promoting a unified approach to compliance and reporting.
- • You will leverage automation and AI capabilities, as per Remote's core values, to enhance tax processes, improve efficiency, and drive innovation within the tax function. This includes identifying opportunities to implement technology solutions for greater accuracy and scalability.
- • Your analytical prowess will be critical in dissecting complex data sets, deriving actionable insights, and presenting findings and recommendations clearly to senior management, enabling informed decision-making.
- • The role requires strong communication, negotiation, and influencing skills, enabling you to effectively engage with stakeholders across different regions and functions, ensuring alignment and buy-in on tax strategies and initiatives.
- • You will contribute to building a best-in-class HR platform by ensuring the tax infrastructure supports global employment and compliance, aligning with Remote's mission to simplify international hiring.
- • This is a fully remote position, offering the flexibility to work from anywhere within Europe, with a preference for candidates located in Europe due to the specific expertise required in those regions. You will report to the Head of Direct Tax Compliance and be part of the Finance - Tax team.
🎯 Requirements
- • Proven experience in international direct taxation, preferably within a consultancy or multinational corporate environment.
- • Strong understanding of global corporate tax rules, cross-border compliance, tax treaties, and EU Directives.
- • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex projects and lead teams in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- • Excellent analytical skills with the capability to analyze complex data sets and provide actionable insights.
- • Fluent in English; proficiency in additional languages is a significant advantage.
- • Bachelor’s degree in Law, Economics, Accounting, or a related field; a Post-Graduate or Master’s degree in Taxation is a plus.
🏖️ Benefits
- • Work from anywhere (fully remote)
- • Flexible paid time off
- • Flexible working hours (async work culture)
- • 16 weeks paid parental leave
- • Mental health support services
- • Stock options
- • Learning budget
- • Home office budget & IT equipment
- • Budget for local in-person social events or co-working spaces
Skills & Technologies
Remote
Degree Required
About Remote Referral Board Inc.
Remote Referral Board operates a SaaS platform that enables companies to launch employee referral programs for remote and distributed teams. Recruiters create job postings and invite employees to submit referrals; the system tracks candidate progress, automates reward workflows and provides analytics on source-to-hire performance. The software integrates with ATS, Slack and Microsoft Teams, supports custom branding and offers tiered pricing for startups to enterprises. Founded in 2020, the company was built to help remote-first organizations scale hiring through trusted employee networks while reducing agency spend and time-to-fill.
