Manager Tax Reporting, Risk Management & Technology ContiTech (m/w/divers) - REF92635Y

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.

Job Description

We are looking for a

Tax Manager – Tax Reporting, Risk Management & Technology 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 risk management framework for the Conti Tech Group.

You will act as a key contact for German and international entities, proactively identifying tax risks and supporting 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure secure execution of the tax reporting process (Budget, Forecast, Actual) in a global tax environment.
• Develop and implement concepts for tax risk management for Conti Tech.
• Act as a proactive point of contact for German and international group companies to identify and mitigate tax risks early.
• Design and deliver training programs related to tax reporting and tax risk management processes.
• Work independently and maintain close communication with operational business units.
• Leverage technology and digital tools to enhance tax reporting accuracy and risk management efficiency.
• Drive automation initiatives for tax processes and reporting workflows using SAP and Business Intelligence tools.
• Collaborate with IT teams to integrate tax compliance requirements into ERP systems and reporting platforms.

Qualifications

• Completed degree in business administration or economics.
• Initial professional experience in an internationally operating industry or accounting firm; tax focus desirable.
• Solid knowledge of accounting standards (IFRS, local GAAP, tax balance sheet).
• 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.
• Initial experience with internal control or risk management systems/tools is an advantage.
• 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.
• Additional Information

We offer the following benefits

• Training opportunities
• Mobile and flexible working models
• Sabbaticals
• And more...

EEO Statement

Applications from severely handicapped people are welcome.

Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging are important to us and we offer equal opportunities to everyone – regardless of age, gender, nationality, cultural background, disability, religion, ideology or sexual orientation.

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