Manager Tax Reporting & Tax Accounting ContiTech (m/f/diverse) - REF92635Y

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.

We are looking for a Tax Manager – Tax Reporting & Tax Accounting (m/fdiverse) to join our global tax team. In this role, you will ensure accurate and timely tax reporting across budget, forecast, and actuals, while developing and implementing a robust tax reporting framework for the ContiTech Group. You will act as a key contact for German and international entities and support operational tax functions. This position offers a unique opportunity to work independently in a small global team with a broad range of responsibilities and close interaction with the business.

This role offers the opportunity to shape global tax reporting processes, contribute to digital transformation initiatives, and build a strong international network across the ContiTech Group.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure secure execution of the tax reporting process (Budget, Forecast, Actual) in a global tax environment
• Prepare and review current and deferred tax calculations in accordance with IFRS (IAS 12) and local GAAP
• Act as a proactive point of contact for German and international group companies and provide support on the tax reporting system
• Prepare and maintain tax reporting instructions, guidelines, and accounting policies.
• Support Pillar 2 calculations and reporting, including relevant tax accounting implications
• Work independently with a strong focus on quality within a small global team, maintaining close communication with operational business units
• Drive automation initiatives for tax processes and reporting workflows using SAP and Business Intelligence tools
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, or a related field
• Initial professional experience in an international corporate environment or an accounting firm; a tax focus is desirable
• Solid knowledge of accounting standards (IFRS, local GAAP) and tax accounting principles
• High affinity for IT processes; strong MS Office skills; experience with SAP and tax reporting tools is highly desirable
• Awareness of tax-related issues and their impact on globally operating companies
• Interest in digitalization and ability to work with data analytics tools for tax risk monitoring
• Fluency in English and German (written and spoken)
• Strong communication skills, team orientation, and intercultural competence

Applications from severely handicapped people are welcome.

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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