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At Cision, we believe in empowering every individual to make an impact. Here, your voice is heard, your ideas are valued, and your unique perspective fuels our collective success. As part of our global team, you'll thrive in an environment that champions curiosity, collaboration, and innovation, all while making meaningful contributions to the brands we accelerate. Join us in shaping the future of communication and building authentic connections that matter. Empower your impact at Cision. Be seen, be understood, be you.
The Assistant Tax Manager – Europe will drive tax and statutory compliance for European group companies, collaborating with a dedicated tax team, the European Financial Controller, and US Associate Tax Director to ensure accurate and timely tax filings and statutory financial statements. This role offers a motivated tax professional the opportunity to excel in a dynamic, international finance team.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage corporate income tax compliance and filings for European entities, partnering with local advisors and internal stakeholders.
* Coordinate timely and accurate preparation and filing of VAT, withholding tax, and other indirect tax returns, overseeing local accounting teams responsible for filings.
* Monitor changes in European tax legislation, focusing on key jurisdictions (e.g., UK, Germany, France), and assess business impacts.
* Support tax audits, inquiries, and correspondence with local tax authorities, including internal and external audits for tax and statutory compliance.
* Support preparation and filing of annual statutory financial statements for European entities, focusing on tax-related components, in collaboration with external providers and internal finance teams.
* Enhance internal processes for tax compliance and statutory reporting to meet deadlines and regulatory requirements.
* Assist with transfer pricing documentation, intercompany arrangements, and tax planning strategies as directed by the US tax team.
* Contribute to annual IFRS tax footnote preparation.
* Assist with global tax audits, including data preparation and coordination with regional teams.
* Provide ad hoc support for international tax and finance projects.
Qualifications And Experience
* Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Tax, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
* 3–5 years of experience in tax compliance or tax accounting, ideally in a multinational corporate or Big 4/public accounting setting.
* Strong knowledge of European corporate and indirect tax regulations.
* Experience with tax-related aspects of statutory financial statement preparation under local GAAPs and/or IFRS.
* Strong organizational, project management, and communication skills, with attention to detail and ability to collaborate across diverse teams.
* Fluent in English; additional European languages are a plus.
Preferred Qualifications
* Professional certification such as Chartered Tax Advisor (CTA), CPA, or equivalent.
* Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., Oracle, SAP, NetSuite), advanced Excel, and tax reporting software (e.g., OneSource).
What We Offer
* A collaborative, international work environment with a strong team culture.
* Career development, learning opportunities, and clear pathways for advancement within Cision’s global finance and tax organization.
* Competitive compensation and benefits package.
As a global leader in PR, marketing and social media management technology and intelligence, Cision helps brands and organizations to identify, connect and engage with customers and stakeholders to drive business results. PR Newswire, a network of over 1.1 billion influencers, in-depth monitoring, analytics and its Brandwatch and Falcon.io social media platforms headline a premier suite of solutions. Cision has offices in 24 countries throughout the Americas, EMEA and APAC. For more information about Cision's award-winning solutions, including its next-gen Cision Communications Cloud, visit www.cision.com and follow @Cision on Twitter.
Cision is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all employees can be their authentic selves and perform at their best. We believe diversity, equity, and inclusion is vital to driving our culture, sparking innovation and achieving long-term success. Cision is proud to have joined more than 600 companies in signing the CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion pledge and named a “Top Diversity Employer” for 2021 by DiversityJobs.com.
Cision is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or other protected statuses.
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Seniority level
1. Mid-Senior level
Employment type
1. Full-time
Job function
1. Accounting/Auditing and Finance
Industries
1. Public Relations and Communications Services
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