Senior Tax Manager

TL;DR

Senior Tax Manager (EMEA): Lead the EMEA tax team on direct and indirect tax operations including compliance, controversy, financial reporting, process improvement, and automation. Focus on coordinating VAT/CIT reporting, preparing/reviewing US GAAP tax provisions, driving process innovation, handling tax projects like Pillar Two and R&D incentives, and providing strategic support in audits and disputes.

Location: Copenhagen, Denmark. Relocation support is not available. Work visa/immigration sponsorship is not available.

Company

World’s leading game engine powering top games and 3D simulations across industries like gaming, automotive, manufacturing, and healthcare.

What you will do

• Coordinate and review indirect and direct tax compliance, including VAT, CIT, and other tax reporting for EMEA entities.
• Prepare and review US GAAP tax provision calculations, including entity provisions, ASC450, FIN48, and assist with local accounting close.
• Drive process innovation and operational efficiencies in EMEA tax compliance, implementing global standardized solutions and insourcing.
• Coordinate on tax projects like Pillar Two, R&D incentives, e-invoicing, and legal entity rationalization.
• Provide strategic support for EMEA tax audits, dispute resolutions, and controversy management.

Requirements

• Degree in Economics/Accounting/Finance/Tax or qualifications like Chartered Accountant, Chartered Financial Analyst, Tax Advisor.
• 7+ years indirect and direct tax experience in Big 4 or multinational, including 2+ years in people management.
• Broad knowledge of EMEA VAT and CIT rules, US GAAP tax accounting, tax provisions, deferred tax, and tax controversy/audit defense across EMEA jurisdictions.
• Ability to identify and implement process improvements; experience with insourcing a strong plus.
• Strong communication skills to explain complex tax concepts to non-tax audiences.
• Sufficient professional English for frequent global communication.

Nice to have

• Proven track record balancing multiple projects and stakeholders across jurisdictions.
• Superior analytical skills, attention to detail, and problem-solving.
• Motivated user of technology like Workday, Alteryx, Onesource, AI.
• Strong management skills to develop and mentor teams.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive health, life, and disability insurance.
• Competitive retirement/pension plans, employee stock ownership.
• Generous vacation, personal days, parental leave, family-care programs.
• Mental health support, Employee Resource Groups, Global Employee Assistance Program.
• Training and development, volunteering/donation matching.
• Office perks like commute subsidy and snacks (varies by country).