Indirect Tax Manager (Global VAT/GST) English Level C1-C2 (H/M/X)

Indirect Tax Manager (Global VAT/GST) English Level C1-C2 (H/M/X)

Indirect Tax Manager (Global VAT/GST) | Madrid

Drive Global Tax Compliance, Digital Transformation & Strategic Growth

Location: Madrid
Experience: 5-10 years in Indirect Tax (public accounting or multinational corporate environment)

Are you an experienced indirect tax professional looking to make a real impact on a global scale?

We’re seeking a highly skilled and motivated Indirect Tax Manager to lead and shape our global indirect tax function. This is an exciting opportunity to combine your technical expertise with strategic project leadership, helping drive compliance, innovation, and business growth across multiple jurisdictions.

In this role, you’ll oversee global VAT, GST, and US Sales & Use Tax compliance while partnering with key stakeholders to deliver transformative initiatives, including digital reporting, e-invoicing, automation, and tax technology enhancements.

If you enjoy solving complex tax challenges, working in an international environment, and leading projects that make a tangible difference, we’d love to hear from you.

What You’ll Do

Global Indirect Tax Compliance & Audits

• Lead the preparation, review, and timely filing of global VAT, GST , and support US Sales & Use Tax returns.
• Manage relationships and deliverables with external tax advisors worldwide.
• Ensure accurate monthly and quarterly reconciliations between tax filings and the general ledger.
• Coordinate responses to indirect tax audits, tax authority inquiries, and regulatory notices, mitigating potential tax risks.
• Monitor global indirect tax legislation, including nexus thresholds and rate changes, assessing business impact and ensuring ongoing compliance.

Lead Strategic Indirect Tax Projects

E-Invoicing & Digital Reporting

Take ownership of the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of global e-invoicing compliance frameworks and Continuous Transaction Controls (CTCs) , ensuring the business stays ahead of evolving digital reporting requirements.

Non-Resident VAT Refunds

Manage the end-to-end process for non-resident VAT refund claims , including EU 13th Directive and similar international mechanisms, ensuring timely submissions, accurate documentation, and maximum tax recovery.

Marketplace Operations

Support the business in navigating indirect tax complexities across e-commerce, cross-border transactions , and marketplace facilitator/operator regulations.

Systems & Automation

Partner with IT and Finance Systems teams to optimize tax determination engines such as Avalara and Thomson Reuters OneSource , as well as ERP configurations including Workday , driving efficiency through technology and automation.

Process Improvement & Risk Advisory

• Continuously evaluate and enhance indirect tax processes to improve efficiency, reduce manual work, and minimize risk.
• Provide practical and commercially focused tax guidance to internal stakeholders across Legal, Procurement, Sales, and Supply Chain .
• Identify tax risks and opportunities for process optimization and tax planning.
• Maintain and enhance internal tax compliance policies, operating procedures, and control documentation.

What You’ll Bring

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business , or a related discipline.
• CPA, Master's in Taxation, JD, or LLM qualifications are highly desirable.

Experience

• 5-10 years of dedicated experience in indirect tax, covering VAT, GST , and ideally US Sales & Use Tax .

Technical Expertise

• Strong knowledge of global indirect tax regulations.
• Solid understanding of international e-commerce taxation , marketplace rules, and global e-invoicing and real-time reporting requirements.

Systems & Tools

• Hands-on experience with major ERP platforms and tax automation solutions such as Avalara .
• Advanced Excel skills.

Professional Skills

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Outstanding communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven ability to independently lead complex projects while collaborating effectively across international teams.

Languages

• Fluent English is essential.
• Additional languages are an advantage.

Why Join Us?

Be part of a truly global tax function supporting international operations across multiple jurisdictions.

Lead high-impact digital transformation and e-invoicing initiatives that shape the future of tax compliance.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams across Finance, IT, Legal, Procurement, Sales, and Supply Chain .

Drive automation, innovation, and continuous improvement within a highly visible and strategically important function.

Accelerate your career in a role that combines technical expertise, strategic advisory, and global project leadership.

Ready to Make a Global Impact?