Group tax director (Sofort einstellen)

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At Bending Spoons, were striving to build one of the all-time great companies. A company that serves a huge number of customers. A company where team members grow to their full potential. A company that functions at unparalleled levels of effectiveness and efficiency. A company that creates value for shareowners at an extraordinary rate. And a company that does so while adhering to high ethical standards.

To achieve this objective, we execute the following strategy: We acquire a digital business with untapped potential and make it as successful as we can by leveraging our platformwhich comprises our expertise, technologies, data, brand, talents, and company culture. Then, we invest the proceeds into making our platform more powerful, and into acquiring new businesses. Thus, our strategy sees us combine an investors attention to capital allocation with the handson approach of an operator.

For a talented, driven, and collaborative individual, working at Bending Spoons is an opportunity to learn, make an impact, and progress their career at an exceptionally high rate. Thats our promise to such a candidate.

In this role, youll take ownership of Bending Spoons global tax landscapeleading, optimizing, and innovating how we manage our tax responsibilities across multiple jurisdictions. Youll ensure rigorous compliance with international regulations, while shaping strategies that enable smart growth. From guiding key business decisions and complex transactions to building worldclass processes, youll play a pivotal role in safeguarding and strengthening our platform. Whether you join as a rising star eager to grow fast or as an experienced expert ready to lead at scale, this is a chance to contribute to what we believe to be one of Europes most ambitious tech companies.

A few examples of your responsibilities

• Oversee international tax compliance and planning, including federal, state, and local income, franchise, and sales taxes, as well as transfer pricing.
• Calculate tax liabilities, prepare and file returns, and manage the tax aspects of equity plans and contractor arrangements.
• Ensure proper tax treatment of employee benefits and welfare programs.
• Conduct tax due diligence for acquisitions and structure transactions efficiently.
• Stay current on tax law changes, identify savings opportunities (e.g., R&D credits), and liaise with tax authorities and advisors.

What we look for

• Reasoning ability. Given the necessary knowledge, you can solve complex problems. You think from first principles, and structure your ideas sharply. You resist the influence of biases. You identify and take care of the details that matter.
• Drive. Youre extremely ambitious in everything you doand your initiative, effort, and tenacity match the intensity of your ambition. You feel deeply responsible for your work. You hold yourself to a highand risingbar.
• Team spirit. You give generously and without the expectation of receiving in return. You support the best idea, not your idea. You're always happy to get your hands dirty to help your team. Youre reliable, honest, and transparent.
• Proficiency in English. You read, write, and speak proficiently in English.

What we offer

• Incredibly talented, entrepreneurial teams. Youll work in small, resultoriented, autonomous teams alongside some of the brightest people in your field.
• An exceptional opportunity for growth. We go to great lengths to hire individuals of outstanding potentialthen, our priority is to put them in the ideal position to thrive. Spooners in their 20s lead products worth hundreds of millions of dollars. And if youve got what it takes, youll soon be playing an essential role in major projects, too.
• All. These. Benefits. Flexible hours, remote working, unlimited backing for learning and training, topofthemarket health insurance, a rich relocation package, generous parental support, and a yearly retreat to a stunning location. We help each Spooner set up the conditions to do their best work.
• Competitive pay and access to equity in the company. For a candidate that we assess as possessing considerable relevant experience, the salary on offer tends to be between 196,764 and 398,287 in London, and 188,848 and 381,878 elsewhere in Europe. Compensation varies by location and expected impact, and grows rapidly as you gain experience and translate it into greater contributions. You can also receive some of your pay in company equity at a discounted price, thus participating in the value creation we achieve together. If relocating to Italy, you may enjoy a 50% tax cut.

Commitment & contract

Permanent or fixedterm. Fulltime.

Location

Milan (Italy), London (UK) or remote.

Before you apply

If youve applied before but didn't receive an offer, we recommend waiting at least one year before applying again.

Bending Spoons is a demanding environment. Were extremely ambitious and we hold ourselvesand one anotherto a high standard. While this tends to lead to extraordinary learning, achievement, and career growth, it also requires significant commitment.

To help you ramp up quickly and set yourself up for success, we recommend spending your first few months working from our Milan office, regardless of your longterm work location. Its the best way to rapidly absorb our company culture and build trust with your new teammates. Well support you with generous travel and accommodation assistance. After that, youre welcome to work from our offices in Milan or London, or remotely from approved countriesdepending on what we agree at the offer stage.

If the role speaks to you and youre excited to give your best, wed love to hear from you. Apply nowwe cant wait to meet you.