EDS EMEA Tax Manager – Tax Operations (F/M/D)

We are looking for a highly talented and motivated Tax Manager to join our team in Wuppertal, Germany to support our EDS EMEA Tax Lead.

This is a truly unique opportunity to work on global transactions, global tax accounting and compliance, planning opportunities, and controversy issues throughout EMEA that drive significant value. You’ll be joining a highly skilled team working with senior operational and functional leadership around the world. A great way to accelerate your career and participate in the evolution of the automotive industry with an well positioned company.

Aptiv in Detail

Aptiv is a global technology company that develops safe, green, and connected solutions. We have a presence in 50 countries and have approximately 22,200 scientists, engineers and technicians focused on developing market relevant product solutions for our customers. We are one of the largest vehicle technology suppliers in our industry, and our customers include the 25 largest automotive original equipment manufacturers (“OEMs”) in the world, resulting in well balanced revenues by region.

Aptiv’s sensor-to-cloud portfolio enables us to solve some of our customers’ toughest challenges. Our portfolio of next-generation solutions spans multiple end markets, including automotive, commercial vehicle, aerospace and defense, telecommunications, and industrial.

EDS in Detail

On January 22, 2025, Aptiv announced its decision to separate its EDS division to form two separate independent companies: https://www.automotiveworld.com/news-releases/aptiv-announces-intention-to-separate-its-electrical-distribution-systems-business/

Electrical Distribution Systems (EDS) is a leading global provider of low voltage and high voltage electrical architectures for automotive and commercial vehicle markets. EDS engineers and manufactures a full range of power and signal distribution systems, including the high-speed data and high-power electrical systems needed to build feature-rich, highly automated and electrified vehicles.

EDS’s differentiated design and development capabilities enable the optimization of vehicle architecture systems and thereby reduce vehicle weight, mass, and costs for OEM customers. EDS’s full range of low voltage and high voltage power, signal, and data distribution solutions uniquely position the business to enable the increasing demand for feature rich, higher contented vehicles that require optimized vehicle architectures, including electric vehicles (“EV”). As EV penetration continues to outpace the growth in global vehicle production, EVs represent a key growth market for EDS.

The industry-leading and sustainable solutions our teams develop and commercialize are helping to transform our world today. These optimized solutions help solve our customers' toughest challenges, enabling a greater number of consumers to realize the benefits of a safer, green and connected future.

Please note, this is a fully onsite in office based position.

Your Role:

Review of foreign entity tax provision submissions and serve as a resource for local market tax provision questions.Assisting with the return-to-provision reconciliation analysis in coordination with local market tax teams.Responsible for the EMEA compliance cycle which is outsourced to a service provider.Will prepare and review consolidated global tax calculations and analysisDraft internal memos, analysis, and financial models.Translating data from a range of sources into insights and deliverables.Building effective long-term relationships with our business teams and external advisors.Communicating complex tax issues to our business teams, tax auditors, and courts.Interest in the technology automotive industry is a plus.

Your Background:

Must haves:  Intelligence, passion, and integrity… people that want to do big things, have fun doing it, and are able to collaborate to get things done… people that make this a better place to work for all around them with positive attitude, work ethic, and drive.Minimum of 7 years of work experience, ideally  5-7 years’ experience in a professional advisory tax organization (Big 4 or law firm is a plus).  Specifically experience in one or more of the following areas:Tax AccountingInternational Tax,Transfer Pricing,Tax Controversy matters, and / orOperating Model Efficiency, Value Chain Transformation, or similar global supply chain structuring teams a plus. Familiarity with US GAAP, IFRS, and statutory accounting standards a plus. A degree in law, finance, business administration, economics, accounting or similar.An ACCA or equivalent qualification is preferred.Ability and interest in global travel and operating in a fast paced environment.Candidates must be authorized to work in Germany or Switzerland.Demonstrated written and oral communication or presentation skill highly valued. Familiarity and ability to use excel, ppt, and word required; SAP awareness positive.

Why join us?

You can grow at Aptiv. Aptiv provides an inclusive work environment where all individuals can grow and develop, regardless of gender, ethnicity or beliefs.You can have an impact. Safety is a core Aptiv value; we want a safer world for us and our children, one with: Zero fatalities, Zero injuries, Zero accidents.You have support. We ensure you have the resources and support you need to take care of your family and your physical and mental health with a competitive health insurance package.

Your Benefits at Aptiv

Learning, professional growth and development in a world-recognized international environment.Access to internal & external training, coaching & certifications.Recognition for innovation and excellence.Opportunities to give back to the community

Apply today, and together let’s change tomorrow!

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“Important Company Update – Please Read Before Applying. On January 22, 2025, Aptiv announced its decision to separate its EDS division to form two separate independent companies:https://www.automotiveworld.com/news-releases/aptiv-announces-intention-to-separate-its-electrical-distribution-systems-business/

This role is within the EDS segment, and you will be joining that segment as it becomes its own entity, with a rich heritage and proven track record as a global leader in low and high voltage power and signal distribution systems. Our solutions are central to enabling the next generation of electrified, automated, and connected vehicles, and we are committed to innovation, sustainability, and engineering excellence.

We are looking for talented individuals who are excited by the opportunity to help shape the future of EDS and delivering industry-leading solutions to the world’s top automotive manufacturers.”

“Aptiv is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law"

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