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.
Job DescriptionWe 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 ContiTech 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 ContiTech.
- 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 quality-oriented within a small global team, maintaining 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.
- 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.
Applications from severely handicapped people are welcome.
Additional InformationThe 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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Skills Required
- Completed degree in business administration or economics.
- Initial professional experience in an internationally operating industry or accounting firm.
- Tax focus (experience or exposure).
- Solid knowledge of accounting standards (IFRS, local GAAP, tax balance sheet).
- High affinity for IT processes.
- Strong MS Office skills.
- Experience with SAP.
- Experience with tax reporting tools.
- Awareness of tax-related issues and their impact on global companies.
- Initial experience with internal control or risk management systems/tools.
- 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.
What We Do
Continental develops pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods. Founded in 1871, the technology company offers safe, efficient, intelligent and affordable solutions for vehicles, machines, traffic and transportation. In 2020, Continental generated sales of €37.7 billion and currently employs around 235,000 people in 58 countries and markets. In 2021, the company celebrates its 150th anniversary.
