Bring your knowledge. Be a partner. Join our Finance, Strategy, & Legal team and use your subject-matter expertise to investigate problems, define solutions, and guide decisions as Personio’s co-pilots.We enable the rapid but sustainable growth of Personio and ensure the financial health, legal stability, and strategic direction-setting of the organization. If you want to work and learn in an interdisciplinary team of Finance, Legal, and Strategy (FLS) and want to have a strong impact on Personio from day one, the FLS team is the right place for you. We see ourselves as co-pilot of our business leaders and partner collaboratively with the entire organization, to enable data-driven decision-making by providing thoughtful analysis and insights.We are looking for a highly motived, passionated and ambitious Tax Manager (d/f/m) with significant drive to enjoy a fast-paced international working environment. We need problem solvers, initiative takers and people who see opportunities and potential to improve. You’ll be playing a key role in our Tax Team and taking Personio to the next level, actively contributing to the development of Personio’s inhouse tax function and accompanying us on our continued growth path.In this role you will report directly to and work closely with the Senior Tax Lead.Key Ownerships

• Be an integral part of Personio’s tax and accounting functions, focusing on the management of German and international taxes.
• Manage and review annual corporate income tax returns, trade tax returns and VAT returns of the German and the foreign entities as well as permanent establishments.  Research and advise on tax issues related to acquisitions, restructurings or other business initiatives.
• Manage tax audits and relationships with external tax advisors and auditors.
• Support with tax reporting performed on an annual basis and the annual closing requirements under IFRS and local GAAP (HGB).
• Familiarity with current and deferred income tax, accounting and tax compliance.
• Implement and maintain policies and procedures related to tax and governing the tax function and ensure their effective implementation (Tax Guidelines and Tax CMS), i.e. implementing appropriate control frameworks and policies.
• Liaise closely with Transfer Pricing and Payroll colleagues, as well as the Finance and Legal teams.

Technical Skills

• Bachelor’s /Master’s degree in accounting/finance or another business-related field.
• Qualified German Tax Advisor (Steuerberater).
• 3-5 years of experience in a big4 accounting practice and / or corporate tax department.
• Languages: written and verbal fluency in English and German.
• Strong analytical skills.

• Hands-on and problem-solving attitude.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and agile environment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team; strong interpersonal skills; ability to build a good partnership with all stakeholders involved in the processes.
• Excellent communication skills: experience in working across multiple levels, regions and cross-functional teams.

Aside from our people, culture, and mission, there are a variety of additional benefits that help make Personio a great place to work! Work with us and receive:


• Competitive compensation package – reevaluated each year – that includes salary, benefits, and pre-IPO equity
• 28 days of paid vacation, plus another additional day after 2 and 4 years (because we love what we do, but we also love vacation!)
• 2 Impact Days you can use to have an impact on the environment and society –  one for an individual project of your choice and one for a company-wide initiative! #SocialResponsibility
• Find your best way to work with our office-led, remote-friendly PersonioFlex! We offer a roughly 50% remote, 50% in-office working framework to suit your needs
• Annual personal development budget for you to invest in your development via professional memberships, external certifications, conferences, and more
• Regular company and team events like All Company Culture Week and local year-end celebrations
• High-impact working environment with flat hierarchies and short decision-making processes
• Receive generous family leave, child support, mental health support, and sabbatical opportunities with PersonioCares
• Save money with corporate discounts across brands like Adidas, LG, Bosch, Apple, and more
• Invest in your retirement via the Personio Pension Scheme, including a Personio contribution
• Choose between green mobility options, including a JobRad® bike or monthly public transportation ticket
• Access multiple fitness studios and sports facilities across Germany for €22 per month with a subsidized Qualitrain membership
• A beautiful, spacious office in the heart of Munich, complete with professional espresso machines, free drinks and snacks, and indoor and outdoor break spaces