The Global Tax Director (m/v/x) will lead the full scope of our client's worldwide tax function. The role is based remotely from the Netherlands and includes periodic international travel. This position oversees global tax strategy, governance, compliance, reporting, and risk management across all jurisdictions.The Global Tax Director reports directly to the Global Controller and collaborates closely with the CFO, Regional Controllers, and Finance Systems teams. Our client is are seeking a strategic yet hands-on leader who can design scalable processes, manage global tax advisors, and drive automation across tax technologies and ERP systems.Your Responsibilities as a Global Tax Director:<ul><li>Develop and execute a global tax strategy that aligns with the client's growth ambitions and risk profile</li><li>Establish and maintain tax governance, policies, and internal controls aligned with audit and SOX/ICFR requirements</li><li>Maintain a global tax calendar and ensure timely filings and payments across all entities</li><li>Monitor international tax law changes (OECD BEPS, Pillar Two, EU e-invoicing, etc.) and translate implications for the business</li><li>Identify and manage global tax risks including nexus, permanent establishment, transfer pricing, and indirect tax exposure</li></ul>Compliance & Reporting<ul><li>Oversee all direct and indirect tax compliance activities worldwide (CIT, VAT/GST, sales & use tax, payroll/withholding)</li><li>Ensure accuracy and timeliness of all tax filings and payments</li><li>Lead tax provision calculations, estimated payments, and reconciliations</li><li>Manage relationships with external advisors and auditors</li></ul>Transfer Pricing & Intercompany Operations<ul><li>Develop and maintain transfer pricing policies for intercompany services, cost allocations, and markups</li><li>Oversee Master and Local File preparation and annual true-ups</li><li>Collaborate with FP&A and Regional Controllers to validate intercompany transactions and ensure accurate accounting</li></ul>M&A, Restructuring & Integration<ul><li>Support tax-related due diligence, structuring, and post-acquisition integration</li><li>Lead onboarding of new entities into ERP and tax systems</li><li>Partner with Controllership to optimize entity structures and manage cross-border tax considerations</li></ul>Indirect Taxes & Technology<ul><li>Lead implementation and optimization of Avalara across U.S. and international operations</li><li>Oversee indirect tax configurations in Sage Intacct, Salesforce/Certinia, and ADP</li><li>Drive automation initiatives to reduce manual effort and improve accuracy</li><li>Assess and prepare for e-invoicing and e-reporting requirements</li></ul>Leadership & Collaboration<ul><li>Serve as the primary tax advisor to Controllership and Finance leadership</li><li>Manage global tax advisors, scopes, deliverables, and budgets</li><li>Collaborate with Finance Systems, Payroll, FP&A, Legal, and Operations to ensure end-to-end tax accuracy</li><li>Build and mentor a small internal tax team and manage offshore/outsourced resources as needed</li></ul>Your profile<ul><li>10-15 years of progressive global tax experience, including corporate and international tax; Big Four or large advisory background preferred</li><li>Experience in high-growth, global, or PE-backed environments, ideally in services, facilities management, or infrastructure</li><li>Strong expertise in corporate income tax, indirect tax, and transfer pricing across U.S. and EMEA</li><li>Proven leadership in multi-entity, multi-currency organizations</li><li>Solid understanding of tax accounting principles and experience supporting financial close</li><li>Hands-on experience with ERP and tax automation systems (Sage Intacct, Avalara, ADP, Salesforce/Certinia)</li><li>Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership skills</li><li>Based in the Netherlands and comfortable working remotely with global teams</li></ul>Education & Certifications<ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Taxation required</li><li>Master of Taxation, LL.M. in Taxation, or MBA preferred</li><li>CPA, ACA, ACCA, CA, or similar qualification required; CTA, ADIT, or other advanced international tax credentials preferred</li></ul>Interested? Are you the Global Tax Director our client is looking for? Do you want to receive more information? Please apply today and let us know!Robert Half Nederland B.V. en Robert Half International B.V. verwerken de gegevens van sollicitanten die nodig zijn om de sollicitatieprocedure uit te voeren. Meer informatie over gegevensbescherming, in het bijzonder over uw rechten, vindt u op <a href="https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https://www.roberthalf.nl/nl/privacyverklaring&data=04|01|[email protected]|56cb8534b89446420eb408d9e4c65590|16532572d5674d678727f12f7bb6aed3|0|0|637792362770669701|Unknown|TWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0=|3000&sdata=TuGWIRvffv0EF7Cc6bKJUI9/Of9BcvO9340/p1cipbg=&reserved=0">https://www.roberthalf.nl/nl/privacyverklaring</a>. Indien u vragen heeft omtrent de verwerking van uw persoonsgegevens kan u steeds contact met ons opnemen via <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a>.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Um9iZXJ0SGFsZi4wMDMwOC4xMDkxN0ByaGlubC5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">

Schiphol-Rijk, Noord-Holland
remote
Permanent
- EUR / Yearly
The Global Tax Director (m/v/x) will lead the full scope of our client's worldwide tax function. The role is based remotely from the Netherlands and includes periodic international travel. This position oversees global tax strategy, governance, compliance, reporting, and risk management across all jurisdictions.The Global Tax Director reports directly to the Global Controller and collaborates closely with the CFO, Regional Controllers, and Finance Systems teams. Our client is are seeking a strategic yet hands-on leader who can design scalable processes, manage global tax advisors, and drive automation across tax technologies and ERP systems.Your Responsibilities as a Global Tax Director:<ul><li>Develop and execute a global tax strategy that aligns with the client's growth ambitions and risk profile</li><li>Establish and maintain tax governance, policies, and internal controls aligned with audit and SOX/ICFR requirements</li><li>Maintain a global tax calendar and ensure timely filings and payments across all entities</li><li>Monitor international tax law changes (OECD BEPS, Pillar Two, EU e-invoicing, etc.) and translate implications for the business</li><li>Identify and manage global tax risks including nexus, permanent establishment, transfer pricing, and indirect tax exposure</li></ul>Compliance & Reporting<ul><li>Oversee all direct and indirect tax compliance activities worldwide (CIT, VAT/GST, sales & use tax, payroll/withholding)</li><li>Ensure accuracy and timeliness of all tax filings and payments</li><li>Lead tax provision calculations, estimated payments, and reconciliations</li><li>Manage relationships with external advisors and auditors</li></ul>Transfer Pricing & Intercompany Operations<ul><li>Develop and maintain transfer pricing policies for intercompany services, cost allocations, and markups</li><li>Oversee Master and Local File preparation and annual true-ups</li><li>Collaborate with FP&A and Regional Controllers to validate intercompany transactions and ensure accurate accounting</li></ul>M&A, Restructuring & Integration<ul><li>Support tax-related due diligence, structuring, and post-acquisition integration</li><li>Lead onboarding of new entities into ERP and tax systems</li><li>Partner with Controllership to optimize entity structures and manage cross-border tax considerations</li></ul>Indirect Taxes & Technology<ul><li>Lead implementation and optimization of Avalara across U.S. and international operations</li><li>Oversee indirect tax configurations in Sage Intacct, Salesforce/Certinia, and ADP</li><li>Drive automation initiatives to reduce manual effort and improve accuracy</li><li>Assess and prepare for e-invoicing and e-reporting requirements</li></ul>Leadership & Collaboration<ul><li>Serve as the primary tax advisor to Controllership and Finance leadership</li><li>Manage global tax advisors, scopes, deliverables, and budgets</li><li>Collaborate with Finance Systems, Payroll, FP&A, Legal, and Operations to ensure end-to-end tax accuracy</li><li>Build and mentor a small internal tax team and manage offshore/outsourced resources as needed</li></ul>Your profile<ul><li>10-15 years of progressive global tax experience, including corporate and international tax; Big Four or large advisory background preferred</li><li>Experience in high-growth, global, or PE-backed environments, ideally in services, facilities management, or infrastructure</li><li>Strong expertise in corporate income tax, indirect tax, and transfer pricing across U.S. and EMEA</li><li>Proven leadership in multi-entity, multi-currency organizations</li><li>Solid understanding of tax accounting principles and experience supporting financial close</li><li>Hands-on experience with ERP and tax automation systems (Sage Intacct, Avalara, ADP, Salesforce/Certinia)</li><li>Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership skills</li><li>Based in the Netherlands and comfortable working remotely with global teams</li></ul>Education & Certifications<ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Taxation required</li><li>Master of Taxation, LL.M. in Taxation, or MBA preferred</li><li>CPA, ACA, ACCA, CA, or similar qualification required; CTA, ADIT, or other advanced international tax credentials preferred</li></ul>Interested? Are you the Global Tax Director our client is looking for? Do you want to receive more information? Please apply today and let us know!Robert Half Nederland B.V. en Robert Half International B.V. verwerken de gegevens van sollicitanten die nodig zijn om de sollicitatieprocedure uit te voeren. Meer informatie over gegevensbescherming, in het bijzonder over uw rechten, vindt u op <a href="https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https://www.roberthalf.nl/nl/privacyverklaring&data=04|01|[email protected]|56cb8534b89446420eb408d9e4c65590|16532572d5674d678727f12f7bb6aed3|0|0|637792362770669701|Unknown|TWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0=|3000&sdata=TuGWIRvffv0EF7Cc6bKJUI9/Of9BcvO9340/p1cipbg=&reserved=0">https://www.roberthalf.nl/nl/privacyverklaring</a>. Indien u vragen heeft omtrent de verwerking van uw persoonsgegevens kan u steeds contact met ons opnemen via <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a>.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Um9iZXJ0SGFsZi4wMDMwOC4xMDkxN0ByaGlubC5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
2026-01-05T07:19:46Z