Tax Manager (Robotics)

Location: On-site in Metzingen / Riederich, Germany

Company

hirify.global is a fast-growing robotics company expanding internationally, including into the US.

What you will do

• Manage or coordinate the timely and accurate preparation of corporate income tax, trade tax, and VAT returns with external tax advisors and tax authorities.
• Provide tax guidance for international expansion, including foreign subsidiaries, transfer pricing, and cross-border structures.
• Advise executive management, Finance, and business departments on the tax implications of business models, contracts, and corporate structures.
• Build and continuously develop a scalable Tax Compliance Management System.
• Lead tax audits and act as the main liaison for tax authorities and external auditors.
• Monitor national and international tax law changes and collaborate with Finance, Controlling, Legal, and People & Culture on tax-related processes and projects.

Requirements

• Degree in Business Administration, Economics, or a comparable qualification focused on taxation.
• Several years of professional tax experience, ideally in a tax advisory firm, audit firm, or internationally active growth company.
• Strong knowledge of German corporate tax law and a fundamental understanding of international tax, including transfer pricing and double taxation treaties.
• Independent, structured, and solution-oriented working style with the ability to handle complex cross-border topics.
• Clear communication skills for explaining complex tax matters to functional teams and executive leadership.
• Very good German and good English skills are required.

Nice to have

• Professional tax advisor qualification (Steuerberater).
• Experience with US tax matters.
• Experience with DATEV and/or SAP.
• Experience setting up tax structures during international expansion or M&A.
• Knowledge of payroll tax or customs and foreign trade law.

Culture & Benefits

• Corporate functions actively shape business operations and support company growth.
• Cross-functional collaboration with Finance, Controlling, Legal, and People & Culture.
• Direct interaction with executive management, external advisors, auditors, and tax authorities.