In-house Tax Specialist / Tax Consultant | Steuerreferent / Steuerberater Inhouse (w/​m/​d)

Job Summary

This role is a critical in-house position focusing on developing and executing the tax strategy for the FRITZ! Group, a leading European manufacturer of broadband end-devices. The specialist will work closely with the CFO and VP Finance to plan and optimize tax expenditures, manage external tax consultants, and ensure compliance with German and international tax laws. Key responsibilities include being the primary contact for VAT/sales tax issues, managing the application process for R&D tax incentives (Forschungszulage) by collaborating with software development teams, and ensuring adherence to transfer pricing guidelines across European subsidiaries (Austria, Italy, and potentially the Netherlands). The ideal candidate must possess a completed Tax Consultant examination or equivalent qualification, coupled with at least five years of professional experience in tax law, demonstrating strong analytical skills and a proactive approach to communicating complex tax matters.