Senior Manager National Tax ContiTech​/diverse

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced National Tax Manager to join our global tax team in Conti Tech. In this role, you will manage and coordinate all national tax matters for our German entities, ensuring compliance with local tax regulations and driving process improvements. You will work closely with internal stakeholders, external advisors, and tax authorities to provide expert guidance, lead key tax projects and coordinate national tax activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise group companies (national and international) on VAT and other tax-related matters, including preparation of tax balance sheets and returns.
• Handle topics such as BEPS/Pillar II from a national perspective.
• Coordinate national tax activities.
• Monitor and coordinate compliance with national and international tax obligations.
• Develop and implement solutions for process optimization in indirect tax processes, including ongoing oversight.
• Manage tax audits and implement findings to strengthen compliance and improve the company’s standing.
• Plan and ensure accurate data for tax forecasts and budgets for domestic entities, including tax controlling.
• Analyze and evaluate changes in tax legislation, inform relevant finance stakeholders, and provide guidance for special projects (e.g., M&A, investments, restructuring).
• Collaborate with global tax teams on cross‑border initiatives and compliance projects.

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…

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.

Applications from severely handicapped people are welcome.

• University degree in economics, law, or another discipline with a tax focus, or qualification as a certified tax specialist or equivalent.
• Tax advisor certification is an advantage.
• Several years of professional experience in national and international taxation (industry, tax administration, or tax consulting).
• Proficient in MS Office; knowledge of SAP is desirable.
• Fluent German and English skills (written and spoken)
• Independent, goal‑oriented work style combined with strong communication skills and team spirit.

Continental is a leading tire manufacturer and industry specialist that develops and produces sustainable, safe and convenient solutions for automotive manufacturers as well as industrial and end customers worldwide. Founded in 1871, the company generated sales of €39.7 billion in 2024 and currently employs around 95 000 people in 54 countries and markets.

Conti Tech is one of the world’s leading industry specialists. The Continental group sector offers its customers connected, environment‑friendly, 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 39 000 employees in more than 40 countries and sales of some €6.4 billion (2024), the global industrial partner is active with core branches in Asia, Europe and North and South America.