[Hiring] Tax Manager @Valsoft Corporation

Role Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Tax Manager to lead tax matters for the Helios / Tessera portfolio, covering businesses in the UK, Netherlands, Germany, France, Belgium, Italy, and Switzerland. The role reports directly to the Head of Finance and works closely with the finance managers and CEOs of the portfolio businesses. It is responsible for European tax compliance, tax provision work, transfer pricing, and European due diligence and M&A tax matters, and acts as the key link between the portfolio businesses and the HQ corporate tax team, including the VP, Tax. The ideal candidate brings strong European and international tax expertise, solid technical skills, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams across the organization; exposure to U.S. and Canadian tax is a plus.

Travel Requirements:

• Occasionally, approx. once per quarter intercontinental
• Once every two months international within Europe

Key Responsibilities

• Tax Provision & Accounting for Income Taxes:
  • Lead the preparation and review of quarterly (when required) and annual tax provisions for the European entities.
  • Prepare supporting schedules for current and deferred tax calculations, including effective tax rate reconciliations.
  • Assess the impact of tax law changes, particularly European, UK, and Swiss tax reforms, on the financial statements.
  • Lead Pillar Two work for the European jurisdictions, including local QDMTT, IIR, and UTPR implementation.
  • Act as the main point of contact between the HQ corporate tax team and the European finance teams.
  • Assist in the automation and implementation of tax provision software solution.
  • Maintain organized documentation of provision workpapers, assumptions, and key judgments.
• European Tax Compliance Management (UK, NL, DE, FR, BE, IT, CH):
  • Oversee corporate income tax and trade/local tax compliance for portfolio entities.
  • Oversee VAT and indirect tax compliance, including cross-border SaaS and digital services.
  • Manage withholding tax on intercompany dividends, interest, and royalties.
  • Ensure tax reporting is aligned with local statutory accounts.
  • Identify and secure R&D and IP-related tax incentives available to software businesses.
  • Manage EU and local reporting obligations, including DAC6 mandatory disclosure.
• HQ Coordination & U.S./Canadian Tax:
  • Coordinate with HQ on group tax reporting, policies, calendars, and deadlines.
  • Work with the Head of Finance, HQ tax, the M&A team, and external advisors on tax elections.
  • Maintain tax and audit records and ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
  • Coordinate with HQ, group auditors, and external advisors to ensure consistent tax filings.
• Transfer Pricing:
  • Manage documentation of intercompany arrangements and ensure transfer pricing compliance.
  • Assist in compiling financial data for transfer pricing reports and internal benchmarking.
  • Help coordinate with external advisors and internal stakeholders to assess new intercompany transactions.
  • Support transfer pricing audits and assist with dispute resolution strategies.
  • Monitor evolving international tax regulations and assess their impact on the portfolio’s transfer pricing strategy.
• International Due Diligence & Tax M&A Assistance:
  • Assist with tax due diligence for acquisitions within the portfolio.
  • Support onboarding of newly acquired entities by coordinating with local finance teams.
  • Provide strategic tax planning recommendations for international expansion and entity restructuring.
  • Work closely with the VP of Tax and legal team to model tax implications of proposed transactions.
  • Maintain transaction files, structure memos, and support documentation for internal reporting.
• Ad Hoc Research & Tax Structuring:
  • Monitor and conduct research and analysis of tax issues.
  • Provide tax input on operational matters and respond to queries from portfolio finance teams.
  • Provide guidance on European tax implications of business transactions and restructurings.
  • Assist with tax modeling and scenario planning for potential legislative changes.
  • Support operating businesses on tax audit defense strategies and responses to European tax authority inquiries.

Qualifications

• Professional tax or accounting qualification, e.g. CTA/ACA (UK), Steuerberater (DE), Belastingadviseur (NL), Expert-comptable (FR), dipl. Steuerexperte (CH), or CPA/CA.
• 4+ years of post-qualification tax experience in public accounting or corporate tax environments.
• Strong technical knowledge of European taxation, tax accounting, transfer pricing, and international tax rules.
• Experience managing tax compliance and provision processes.
• Experience working with a group or HQ tax function in a multinational.
• Familiarity with M&A tax due diligence, tax structuring, and cross-border tax planning.
• Strong research, analytical, and organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Effective communicator who can collaborate with non-tax stakeholders and external advisors.
• Ability to work independently and balance multiple priorities in a decentralized environment.
• Fluent English required; working knowledge of German, French, Dutch, or Italian is a strong advantage.