Group Tax Manager (m/f/d)

Established in 2002, ib vogt GmbH is a leading utility-scale solar development platform with a global footprint and a 20-year track record. We specialize in the Development, Design and Engineering, Financing, EPC and Operation of solar power and provide turnkey solar power plant solutions to investors internationally.

Since 2009, ib vogt has commissioned plants with a capacity of over 3 Gigawatts. We employ 900 experts, in all areas of the solar power plant value chain in over 30 countries. The company operates internationally from offices across Europe, North America, Asia Pacific and Africa.

Job Description

The Group Tax Manager is responsible for overseeing and coordinating all German tax affairs across the group. Reporting to the Team Lead Tax Compliance & Dispute Management, this role ensures full German tax compliance and contributes to maintaining a robust, efficient, and forward-looking tax framework for the organisation. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Manage and coordinate direct and indirect tax filings for all German entities in collaboration with external tax advisors
• Act as a Tax Business Partner for the German market team, providing tax structuring advice and support on all relevant matters
• Lead the preparation of German CFC (Controlled Foreign Company) calculations and filings
• Support ongoing tax audits for German entities
• Calculate tax provisions for the annual financial yearend closing
• Prepare tax disclosures for the group’s IFRS consolidated financial statements and ensure accurate information collection from all group entities
• Proactively maintain and manage the Group Tax Compliance Calendar
• Support the Team Lead Tax Compliance & Dispute Management with implementing the new tax forecasting tool (P&L and cash tax) and the Tax Compliance Management System (TCMS)
• Collaborate closely with the International Tax, Transfer Pricing, Accounting, Controlling, and Legal teams
• Develop and maintain corporate tax policies where appropriate
• Identify tax risks and contribute to the development of mitigation strategies

Qualifications

• German qualified tax advisor (Steuerberater/in)
• At least 3 years of professional experience in Tax; sector‑specific experience is an advantage but not mandatory
• Openness to digitalization and ideally first experience with AI‑powered tools
• A strong team player with a collaborative mindset
• Pragmatic in decision‑making, open to change, and excited about finding smart, workable solutions
• Excellent communication skills in German and English, both verbal and written
• Curious, eager to learn, and proactive in shaping your own career development
• Strong proficiency in standard IT tools such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Outlook
• Even if you don’t tick all the boxes, we’d still love to hear from you

Additional Information

• This role is open to both full-time and part-time candidates
• A truly international working environment with colleagues from all over the world
• An open-minded, friendly, dynamic, and highly motivated team
• Interesting and challenging tasks, and thus a scope of professional growth and development
• We encourage both team work and personal responsibility
• Competitive remuneration and motivating benefits.

At ib vogt, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace where everyone can thrive. We believe that embracing diverse perspectives drives innovation and helps us better serve the global communities we operate in. As an equal opportunity employer, we provide employment opportunities without regard to age, ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy or maternity, marriage and civil partnership, or any other protected status.

We strive to create an accessible recruitment process for all candidates and are happy to discuss reasonable accommodations to support your application. As a global company, we acknowledge that accessibility provisions may vary by location depending on local infrastructure and legal requirements. If you have a disability or require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know - we will do our best to support you.