Tax Manager - Product & Operations (Fintech)

TL;DR

Tax Manager - Product & Operations (Fintech): Bridging tax legislation and engineering to develop tax calculation logic for European markets with an accent on translating complex tax codes into actionable technical requirements. Focus on designing automated withholding models and ensuring compliance across German, Spanish, and French jurisdictions.

Location: Remote (EMEA - EU)

Company

hirify.global is a US-headquartered broker-dealer providing institutional-grade APIs for stocks, crypto, and other financial instruments to institutions globally.

What you will do

• Translate complex German tax legislation, such as Abgeltungsteuer and capital gains rules, into clear requirements for product managers and developers.
• Lead tax research and integrate reporting logic for expansion into Spain and France.
• Review tax logic during the product design phase and support the testing of calculation engines.
• Serve as the primary Subject Matter Expert for German personal income tax and local reporting obligations.
• Optimize and automate tax-related workflows to minimize manual reviews for the operations team.
• Act as the main contact point for the German BZSt and Spanish AEAT tax authorities.

Requirements

• 4-7+ years of experience in capital markets taxation, Big 4 advisory, or a tax role within fintech.
• Native or near-native fluency in German is strictly required.
• Professional fluency in English is strictly required.
• Strong knowledge of German personal tax law and automated withholding models.
• Ability to communicate complex tax concepts to non-experts and software engineers.
• Must be based in the EMEA / EU region.

Nice to have

• Exposure to Spanish (IRPF) or French (PFU) tax regimes.
• Professional proficiency in Spanish or French.
• Official German tax advisor qualification (Steuerberater).
• Experience with retail brokerage operations in fast-paced tech environments.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive salary and stock options.
• Comprehensive health benefits.
• One-time $500 USD allowance for home-office setup.
• Monthly $150 USD stipend via Brex Card.