SoundCloud empowers artists and fans to connect and share through music. Founded in 2007, SoundCloud is an artist-first platform empowering artists to build and grow their careers by providing them with the most progressive tools, services, and resources. With over 400+ million tracks from 40+ million artists, the future of music is SoundCloud.

As a Group Tax Manager at SoundCloud, you will be a key strategic partner within our Berlin headquarters, playing a crucial role in the evolution and success of our global tax function. In this senior position, you’ll manage the company’s global tax strategy, ensuring compliance with international tax laws and regulations and optimizing our tax position, working closely with the Director of Tax and other senior stakeholders. You will also be responsible for identifying and implementing tax processes and solutions that meet regulatory and governance standards.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to drive impactful tax-related initiatives, shape our tax processes, and lead complex projects across multiple jurisdictions that align with SoundCloud’s dynamic growth and global presence. It's a chance to leverage your deep knowledge and experience to make a significant impact in a cutting-edge and fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage and oversee the group’s global tax compliance obligations, including preparing and submitting corporate tax returns, VAT/GST filings, and WHT filings, ensuring precision and compliance across all jurisdictions.
Ensure proper processing of indirect and withholding taxes internationally, with a high motivation to drive automation and process improvements and optimize efficiency.
Spearheaded the development of tax compliance strategies at SoundCloud, setting new standards, and establishing comprehensive tax guidelines that align with our global operations.
Collaborate with Finance teams within annual financial audits and support tax audits, ensuring thorough preparation and successful outcomes.
Work closely with internal stakeholders and cross-functional teams on tax-related matters/projects and act as a proactive business partner to provide tax advice on business initiatives, M&A transactions, and expansions, providing strategic insights that support business objectives.

Experience & Background:

Extensive experience within a tax department of a multinational corporation or a top-tier tax consultancy firm, with a proven track record of managing complex tax operations.
In-depth knowledge of German and international tax laws and basic accounting knowledge (HGB and IFRS), with the ability to navigate and influence tax policies within a global context.
Advanced skills in MS Excel and familiarity with tax software and financial systems, enabling you to analyze and present complex data effectively.
Fluency in English and German, both written and spoken. You possess an exceptional communication style that allows you to convey complex tax concepts clearly and persuasively to senior stakeholders.
Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to identifying issues and implementing solutions.
A strategic mindset with a passion for continuous improvement, comfortable in a fast-paced environment where success is measured by tangible outcomes and innovative solutions.

About us:

We are a multinational company with offices in the US (New York and Los Angeles), Germany (Berlin), and the UK (London)
We provide a flexible work culture that offers the opportunity to collaborate and connect in person at our offices as well as accommodating work from home
We are deeply committed to ensuring diversity, equity and inclusion at all levels of our organization and fostering a community where everyone’s voice, perspective and experience is respected and heard
We believe a strong team is made by investing in employees through mentorship, workshops and enrichment opportunities

Benefits:

Not located in Berlin? No worries, we offer extensive relocation support including allowances, one-way flights, temporary accommodation, and by partnering with Expath, on the ground support on arrival
Interested in a gym membership, photography course or book? We have a Creativity and Wellness benefit!
Employee Stock Ownership Plan
Generous professional development allowance
Flexible vacation and public holiday policy where you can take up to 35 days of PTO annually
16 paid weeks for all parents (birthing and non-birthing), regardless of gender, to welcome newborns, adopted and foster children
We offer free German courses at beginning, intermediate and advanced
Various snacks, goodies and 2 free lunches weekly at the office!

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at SoundCloud

SoundCloud is for everyone. Diversity and open expression are fundamental to our organization; they help us lead what’s next in music by understanding and empowering our creators and fans, no matter their identity. We acknowledge the challenges in the music industry, and strive to influence an inclusive culture where everyone can contribute respectfully and thrive, especially the historically marginalized communities that many of our creators, fans and SoundClouders identify with. We are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment at SoundCloud for everyone, regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, migration background, national origin, age, disability status, or care-giver status.

At SoundCloud you can find your community or elevate your allyship by joining a Diversity Resource Group. Diversity Resource Groups are employee-organized groups focused on supporting and promoting the interests of a particular underrepresented community in order to build a more inclusive culture at SoundCloud. Anyone can join, whether you share the identity or strive to be an ally.

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