Senior Manager Tax Compliance and Tax Controversy

Boehringer Ingelheim is a biopharmaceutical company active in both human and animal health. As one of the industry's top investors in research and development, the company focuses on developing innovative therapies that can improve and extend lives in areas of high unmet medical need. Independent since its foundation in 1885, Boehringer takes a long-term perspective, embedding sustainability along the entire value chain. Our approximately 54,500 employees serve over 130 markets to build a healthier and more sustainable tomorrow. Learn more at www.boehringer-ingelheim.com

The Position

Are you ready to shape how Tax Compliance and Tax Controversy are managed at Boehringer Ingelheim?

Join our Global Tax Compliance & Tax Controversy team and make an impact. As the central tax partner for Boehringer Ingelheim's German entities, we ensure reliable tax filings and reporting and steer tax audits and disputes from strategy through resolution.

As Senior Manager Tax Compliance & Tax Controversy, you will combine tax expertise, risk management, and transformation. You will take ownership of complex matters, develop robust and pragmatic positions, and collaborate across Tax, Finance, Legal, and other functions.

You will also help shape the future of our tax function by using artificial intelligence, modern tax systems, and data-driven approaches to turn new ideas into practical improvements.

Tasks & responsibilities

* You will advise Boehringer Ingelheim's German entities on corporate income tax matters and international reporting obligations and collaborate with relevant internal functions.

* Furthermore, you will prepare and review corporate income tax returns, tax calculations, and reporting for annual financial statements.

* Managing German tax audits end-to-end, including requests, responses, data, technical input, and communicating with tax authorities and external advisors will be part of your main responsibilities.

* in Addition, you will develop consistent international controversy strategies, governance standards, and documentation, and monitor related tax risks and reserves.

* Using artificial intelligence and modern tax systems to improve process quality, efficiency, and scalability while ensuring sound judgment, data protection, and governance will enrich the position.

* With your experience, you will challenge existing ways of working and will drive smarter, more standardized, and increasingly automated processes.

Requirements

* Degree in Economics, Business Administration, Law, or a comparable field, ideally focused on taxation or accounting

* Several years of experience in German corporate income tax, tax compliance and reporting, and tax audits or disputes

* Sound knowledge of German tax procedural law and experience with tax authorities, appeals, or litigation

* Ability to assess complex tax matters, develop defensible positions, and coordinate internal stakeholders and external advisors

* Strong project management skills and the ability to manage competing priorities

* Enthusiasm for artificial intelligence, digital tools, and tax systems, combined with curiosity and a drive to turn new solutions into reliable process improvements

* Strong communication and teamwork skills, sound judgment, analytical thinking, and a structured, independent working style

* Professional fluency in German and English

As part of our commitment to transparency and fairness, salary information will be shared during the recruitment process. We also offer a comprehensive benefits and wellbeing package.

Applications from persons with severe disabilities are warmly welcomed. In cases of equal qualifications, such applicants will be given preferential consideration in the selection process.

With us, you can develop your own path in a company with a culture that knows our differences are our strengths - and break new ground in the drive to make millions of lives better.

Here, your development is our priority. Supporting you to build a career as part of a workplace that is independent, authentic and bold, while tackling challenging work in a respectful and friendly environment where everyone is valued and welcomed.

Alongside, you have access to programs and groups that ensure your health and wellbeing are looked after - as we make major investments to drive global accessibility to healthcare. By being part of a team that is constantly innovating, you'll be helping to transform lives for generations.

Want to learn more? Visit https://www.boehringer-ingelheim.com

Ready to contact us?

If you have any questions about the job posting or process - please contact our HR Direct Team, Tel: +49 (0) 6132 77-3330 or via mail: [email protected]

Recruitment process:

Step 1: Online application - The job posting is presumably online until October 22, 2026. We reserve the right to take the posting offline beforehand. Applications up to October 08, 2026 are guaranteed to be considered.

Step 2: Virtual meeting in the period from mid till end of October

Step 3: On-site interviews beginning of November