Head of Tax, Automotive North America

Continental develops pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods. Founded in 1871, the technology company offers safe, efficient, intelligent, and affordable solutions for vehicles, machines, traffic, and transportation. In 2023, Continental generated sales of €41.4 billion and currently employs around 200,000 people in 56 countries and markets.

The Automotive group sector comprises technologies for passive safety, brake, chassis, motion and motion control systems. Innovative solutions for assisted and automated driving, display, and operating technologies, as well as audio and camera solutions for the vehicle interior, are also part of the portfolio, as is intelligent information and communication technology for the mobility services of fleet operators and commercial vehicle manufacturers. Comprehensive activities relating to connectivity technologies, vehicle electronics, and high-performance computers round off the range of products and services.

Are you ready to shape the future with us?  

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

Direct and coordinate the tax personnel of the Continental tax department in the United States & Mexico to fulfill all the tax and legal of Continental legal entities in the United States, Canada & Mexico.  This position is responsible for US/Canada/Mexico tax matters including international, federal, state and local obligations.  Provides guidance and advise on tax planning, tax accounting, transfer pricing, tax issues, tax rules, and tax policies.  Ensures timely and accurate filing of tax returns.  Manages Financial reporting requirements of the Continental legal entities within US, Canada & Mexico.  Recommends strategy to minimize the tax burden within the US, Canada & Mexico.  Selects, develops and evaluates personnel within the US-based tax department to ensure the efficient operation of the US-based tax function.  Direct and coordinate tax audits and tax assessments issued by taxing authorities.  Review and validate the correct tax packages for IFRS reporting in the GTC (or its equivalent) tool.  Review contracts, shareholder meeting minutes, transfer of shares of Shareholders related to corporate tax and legal restructuring projects

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE ROLE

Bachelor Degree in Tax and/or Accounting or other Business/Finance related degree

10 years directly relevant experience in US Federal, State and Local Corporate Tax 

Minimum 5 years experience leading teams

Automotive Industry experience preferred

Mexico Federal/State/Municipality Tax knowledge preferred

Masters Degree in Taxation preferred

THE PERKS  

• Immediate Benefits  

• Robust Total Rewards Package  

• Paid Time Off  

• Volunteer Time Off  

• Tuition Assistance  

• Employee Discounts, including tire discounts  

• Competitive Bonus Programs  

• Employes 401k Match  

• Diverse & Inclusive Work Environment with 20+ Employee Resource Groups.  

• Hybrid Work   

• Employee Assistance Program  

• Future Growth Opportunities, including personal and professional  development

• And many more benefits that come with working for a global industry leader!  

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

EEO-Statement:

EEO / AA / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer. Continental offers equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to unlawful consideration to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. In addition, as a federal contractor, Continental complies with government regulations, including affirmative action responsibilities, where they apply. To be considered, you must apply for a specific position for which Continental has a current posted job opening. Qualifying applications will be considered only for the specific opening(s) to which you apply. If you would like to be considered for additional or future job openings, we encourage you to reapply for other opportunities as they become available. Further, Continental provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance in the application process, please reply to [email protected] or contact US Recruiting at 248.393.5566. This telephone line and email address are reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Please do not call about the status of your job application, if you do not require accessibility assistance or an accommodation. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or non-disability related technical issues, will not receive a call back.

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