Senior Manager Tax Reporting & Tax Accounting ContiTech

Company Description

Continental is a leading tire manufacturer and industry specialist. Founded in 1871, the company generated sales of €19.7 billion in 2025 and currently employs around 78,000 people in 54 countries and markets.

ContiTech is one of the world’s leading material experts for industry applications. The Continental group sector offers its customers reliable, safe and convenient industry and service solutions using a range of materials for off-highway applications, on rails and roads, in the air, under and above the ground, in industrial environments, for the food sector and the furniture industry. With about 20,000 employees (Status as of March 2026) at more than 60 sites globally, and sales of some 6.0 billion euros (2025), the global industrial partner is active with core branches in Asia, Europe and North and South America.

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Senior Manager (m/f/diverse) - Tax Reporting & Tax Accounting to join our global tax team at ContiTech. In this role, you will lead critical tax reporting processes and ensure the accurate calculation and reporting of deferred taxes. You will act as a key contact for IFRS tax topics, auditors, and internal stakeholders, ensuring compliant reporting and efficiency in a dynamic international environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the tax reporting process (Budget, Forecast, Actual) for all relevant topics in a global tax environment, including deferred tax accounting, tax expense calculations, and tax cash flows.
• Ensure accurate current and deferred tax calculations in accordance with IFRS (IAS 12) and local GAAP across the Group
• Serve as the main point of contact for IFRS tax special topics and liaise with management, certified public accountants, and auditors
• Develop and continuously improve tax reporting packages and support their implementation across the Group
• Integrate Pillar Two requirements into existing tax reporting processes and structures
• Develop and deliver targeted training programs on tax accounting and reporting topics
• Work independently and with a strong focus on quality within a small global team, maintaining close collaboration with operational business units

Qualifications

• University degree in Business Administration, Economics, Taxation, or a related field; qualification as a certified tax advisor is an advantage
• Proven professional experience in taxation within an internationally operating company or a public accounting firm
• Excellent knowledge of accounting standards, including IFRS, local GAAP, and tax accounting
• Strong affinity for technology and digitalization, combined with advanced proficiency in MS Office and SAP
• Solid understanding of tax-related matters and their impact on globally operating companies
• Interest in leveraging data analytics and automation to enhance tax risk monitoring and reporting efficiency
• Excellent written and spoken English and German skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, team orientation, and intercultural competence

Applications from severely handicapped people are welcome.

Additional Information

The well-being of our employees is important to us. That's why we offer exciting career prospects and support you in achieving a good work-life balance with additional benefits such as:

• Training opportunities
• Mobile and flexible working models
• Sabbaticals

and much more...

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Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging are important to us and make our company strong and successful. We offer equal opportunities to everyone - regardless of age, gender, nationality, cultural background, disability, religion, ideology or sexual orientation.

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