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WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-ge...
WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands.
We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative
enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing
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Why we’re hiring
We’re looking for an International Tax Manager to play a key role in supporting global tax compliance and reporting across our
international business.
Reporting to the Senior Manager – International Tax, you’ll join a collaborative and supportive team where your expertise will
help ensure high-quality delivery while also shaping how we evolve our processes. This is an opportunity to contribute to a
function that is embracing innovation, including automation and emerging technologies, to drive greater efficiency and impact.
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You're open: We are inclusive and collaborative; we encourage the free exchange of ideas; we respect and celebrate diverse views.
We are open-minded: to new ideas, new partnerships, new ways of working.
You're optimistic: We believe in the power of creativity, technology and talent to create brighter futures or our people, our
clients and our communities. We approach all that we do with conviction: to try the new and to seek the unexpected.
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of our industry; we provide extraordinary every day.
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The base salary range for this position at the time of this posting is indicated below. Individual compensation varies based on
job-related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications. We offer a
competitive benefits package, go to https://mybenefits.wpp.com/public/welcome for more details.
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We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve
adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please
discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.
WPP is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular
characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same
opportunities to progress in their careers.
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We are currently in phase 3 for TRD, have completed phase 2 studies for both post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and anorexia nervosa and are planning a further late-stage study in PTSD. We envision a world where mental health means not just the absence of illness but the ability to thrive. - Compass Pathways. Job overview: The Manager, Finance Operations will lead the day-to-day management, optimization, and control of Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) activities across Compass Pathways' UK and US operations. This role plays a key part in ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant transaction processing, while supporting strong working capital discipline and scalable finance operations in a growing international biotech company. Working closely with the wider Finance team and cross-functional stakeholders, you will combine hands-on operational ownership with process improvement, controls, and team development in line with Compass' culture and values. Highly prefer prior life sciences industry experience. Location: Remote (East Coast, USA) Reports to: Director, Financial Controller. Responsibilities (including but not limited to): * Lead the end-to-end Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processes across the business, ensuring transactions are processed accurately, efficiently, and in line with agreed timelines * Oversee supplier onboarding, CLM to ERP reconciliations, 3PL management, invoice processing, payment runs, and employee expense reimbursement workflows * Ensure compliance with US and UK laws and regulations surrounding vendors and customers, with specific reference to DCSCA and Sunshine Act Reporting * Manage customer invoicing, cash application, collections, and the resolution of overdue balances across UK and US operations * Own AP and AR close activities, including aging reviews, balance sheet reconciliations, and investigation of outstanding items * Partner with budget owners and stakeholders to resolve supplier queries, payment issues, customer account matters, and process gaps in a timely manner * Maintain and continuously improve Purchase to Pay and Order to Cash controls, including Delegation of Authority governance * Drive process improvements and automation opportunities across transactional finance, leveraging systems such as NetSuite, Concur, Workday Adaptive, and Workiva where relevant * Build, coach, and develop AP and AR capability as the organization grows, supporting scalable processes in a fast-moving, regulated environment * Contribute to broader finance initiatives including systems enhancement, process harmonization, policy development, and ad hoc analysis as required Candidate Profile: * Proven experience in Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable within a multi-entity or international Biotech * Strong understanding of transactional finance processes, controls and reconciliations * Experience supporting month-end close and balance sheet accounts * Confident managing invoice queries, payment issues and customer account matters * Experience with supplier onboarding, collections and cash application * Demonstrated ability to improve processes and support automation initiatives * Strong stakeholder management and communication skills * Experience managing or mentoring team members is a plus * Exposure to NetSuite, Concur, or Workiva is advantageous * Experience in a fast-paced, regulated, or high growth environment is preferred * Committed to Compass’s ethos and values 【For NYC】Compensation Description (annually): Please note that the base salary range is a guideline, and individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies, and work location. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognise employees for their work and any role at Compass, regardless of the location, is eligible for additional discretionary bonuses and equity. 【Base salary per annum】: $120,000—$155,000 USD BENEFITS & COMPENSATION: For an overview of our benefits package and compensation information, please visit "Working at Compass". EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES: Reasonable accommodation We are committed to building a workplace where everyone’s wellbeing matters. If you need reasonable accommodation during the interview process to be at your best, please let our recruiting team know. UK applicants We are proud of our commitment to diversity and equality (pursuant to the Equality Act 2010). We do not discriminate based upon race, religion or belief, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, pregnancy or maternity, marital or civil partner status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, age or disability. US applicants Compass Pathways is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military service, genetic information, familial or marital status, or any other status, category, or characteristic protected by applicable law. SPONSORSHIP: Unfortunately, we cannot sponsor employment visas and can only accept applications if you have employment rights in the country to which you are applying. DATA PRIVACY: All data is confidential and protected by all legal and data privacy requirements, please see our recruitment Privacy Notice to learn more about how we process personal data.
YOUR ROLE IN OUR STORY: As our International Tax Manager, you will play a critical leadership role in shaping and executing ACT Group's global tax strategy across an international footprint spanning approximately 10 jurisdictions. This is a unique opportunity for an experienced tax professional who enjoys operating at both a strategic and hands-on level, partnering with senior stakeholders to support the company's continued growth and international expansion. You will lead the Group's tax function and ensure that tax considerations are fully embedded in business decision-making. Along with ACT Group's response to evolving global tax developments, including OECD Pillar Two requirements, and help strengthen the organization's tax governance framework, ensuring compliance while supporting commercial objectives. In essence, your role involves: * Lead and evolve ACT’s Group global tax strategy, acting as trusted advisor to senior stakeholders and managing the Group Tax Specialist. * Lead and oversee direct and indirect tax compliance across multiple jurisdictions and ensure accurate tax reporting including current and deferred tax provisions, disclosure and support for statutory and consolidated financial reporting. * Provide strategic tax advisory support to Finance, Treasury, Legal, HR, and Commercial teams on business transactions, new products, restructurings, cross-border activities, and operational initiatives. * Monitor changes in international tax legislation and assess the impact on the Group’s operations, processes, controls and overall tax strategy, recommending and implementing appropriate actions to support compliance and support business growth. * Own the Group’s transfer pricing framework, international tax compliance, and OECD Pillar Two requirement. * Lead tax audits and authority interaction while maintaining a robust tax governance, controls and risk management framework. * Manage relationships with external tax advisors and service providers and drive continuous improvement of tax processes, automation initiatives, data management, and reporting capabilities across the Group. YOUR EXPERTISE: To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates with the following qualifications and attributes: * 8 – 10 years of progressive experience in international corporate taxation, ideally combining Big 4/advisory and multinational in-house environment. * Master’s degree in tax Law, Fiscal Economy, Accounting, Finance or recognised professional qualification such as CPA, ACCA, RA, ADIT, CTA. * Proven experience managing tax compliance, reporting, transfer pricing, and tax audits across multiple jurisdictions. * Previous experience leading, mentoring, or developing tax professionals. * Strong technical expertise in corporate income tax, VAT/GST and indirect taxes, withholding taxes, transfer pricing, OECD Pillar Two, international tax principles and IFRS tax accounting. * Experience developing tax strategies, governance frameworks, and risk management processes. * Strong analytical, financial and project management skills, with the ability to manage priorities and complex tax matters across jurisdictions. * Commercial mindset with the ability to translate technical tax matters into practical business advice. * Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, with confidence engaging senior leaders. * Experience with ERP systems, tax technology solutions, automation initiatives, and advanced Excel capabilities. If you meet these criteria and are ready to contribute your expertise to a dynamic and challenging environment, we encourage you to apply.
DEINE AUFGABEN * Du bist unser SPOC, wenn es um internationale Steuerthemen geht. Du hältst alle Fäden zusammen, sorgst dafür, dass wir global compliant bleiben – und bekommst dabei starken Support von unserer Buchhaltung und externen Steuerprofis * Internationale Expansion? Du bist dabei. Ob neue Sales-Hirings im Ausland oder Rechnungen an Kunden weltweit – du bewertest steuerliche Auswirkungen (VAT, WHT, PE, CIT, TT) und bringst pragmatische Lösungen mit * Du arbeitest eigenverantwortlich, bist Sparringspartnerin für verschiedene Teams und steuerst steuerliche Themen unserer Tochtergesellschaften und Betriebsstätten. Du koordinierst dabei internationale Steuerberaterinnen, die sich um Registrierungen, Meldungen und Erklärungen kümmern. * Transfer Pricing? Liegt bei dir. Du entwickelst gemeinsam mit unseren externen Beratern die TP-Strategie weiter, sorgst für Umsetzung und Dokumentation – und stehst den operativen Einheiten mit Rat und Tat zur Seite. * Gemeinsam mit unserem Sales-Team entwickelst du unsere internationale Steuerstrategie weiter – vor allem, wenn es um Umsatzsteuer- und Quellensteuerpflichten geht * Außerdem bringst du frischen Wind in unsere Prozesse: Du optimierst, automatisierst und standardisierst, was geht – und baust ein konzernweites Tax Compliance Management System (CMS) auf * Du kennst dich im HGB-Abschluss aus, hilfst bei Steuererklärungen und bist auch bei Betriebsprüfungen ein sicherer Rückhalt * Du reportest direkt an den CFO und arbeitest eng mit dem Head of Finance zusammen DEIN PROFIL * Du hast ein wirtschaftswissenschaftliches Studium abgeschlossen – oder eine vergleichbare Ausbildung mit Fokus auf Steuern und Rechnungswesen. Ein Steuerberater-Examen ist ein Plus, aber kein Muss * Du bringst mindestens fünf Jahre relevante Berufserfahrung mit – idealerweise mit Schwerpunkt auf Verrechnungspreise oder internationaler Umsatzsteuer (insbesondere im Bereich elektronisch erbrachter Dienstleistungen) bei einer größeren Beratungsgesellschaft. Du hast außerdem bereits in einem Industrieunternehmen gearbeitet – Erfahrung in der Softwarebranche ist ein echtes Plus * Du kennst Dich bestens aus mit internationaler Umsatz- und Quellensteuer, Betriebsstätten und Verrechnungspreis-Methoden – und hast praktische Erfahrung in der Begleitung von Betriebsprüfungen. Wenn Du zusätzlich Erfahrung im Tax Accounting oder in der Bilanzierung mitbringst, umso besser * Du arbeitest strukturiert, eigenverantwortlich und mit einem hohen Qualitätsanspruch – und das merkt man Dir an * Du fühlst Dich in der Zusammenarbeit mit unterschiedlichen Stakeholdern wohl und begegnest allen auf Augenhöhe – klar, respektvoll und offen * Mit MS Office gehst Du souverän um (Google Suite ist ein Bonus), idealerweise kennst Du auch ERP- oder Reporting-Tools wie Odoo und/oder DATEV * Du kommunizierst sicher auf Deutsch und Englisch – schriftlich wie mündlich WARUM WIR? * Die Chance, die Zukunft eines dynamischen, schnell wachsenden Technologieunternehmens entscheidend mitzugestalten und dabei mit Deinen Aufgaben und Deiner Verantwortung zu wachsen * Flexible und familienfreundliche Arbeitsbedingungen in einem stabilen Umfeld * Flexibilität zwischen Hybrid-Arbeit und arbeiten in einem Büro in einem der schönsten, zentralen Stadtteile Münchens * Mit dem vielfältigen Sport- und Wellnessangebot von Wellpass kannst Du aus über 9.000 Sport- und Wellnessangeboten wählen * Ein agiles Team, das Eigenständigkeit und schnelle Entscheidungsfindung in flachen Hierarchien verkörpert * Eine einzigartige Unternehmenskultur, in der wir Wert auf Gleichberechtigung, Vielfalt und Integration legen * Ein breites Spektrum an Aus- und Weiterbildungsmöglichkeiten * Ein Büro in einem der schönsten, zentralen Stadtteile Münchens * Ein attraktives Gehalt * Regelmäßige Onsite-Events für alle Mitarbeitenden aller Art (Betriebsausflüge, Teamevents, Checkmk Conference, Conference After Party und mehr) in familiärer Atmosphäre Interessiert? Dann kontaktiere uns jetzt! Einblicke in die Arbeit bei @checkmk erhältst Du unter: https://www.kununu.com/de/checkmk