Meet DeepL

DeepL is a global communications platform powered by Language AI. Since 2017, we’ve been on a mission to break down language barriers. Our human-sounding translations and intelligent writing suggestions are designed with enterprise security in mind. Today, they enable over 100,000 businesses to transform communications, reach new markets, and improve productivity. And, empower millions of individuals worldwide to make sense of the world and express their ideas.

Our goal is to become the global leader in Language AI, building products that drive better communication, foster connections, and make a real-life impact. To achieve this, we need talented individuals like you to join our exciting journey. If you're ready to work with a dynamic team and build your career in the fast-moving AI space, DeepL is your next destination.

What sets us apart

What sets us apart is our blend of modern technology, competitive benefits, and an open, welcoming work culture that enables our people to thrive. When we share what it's like to work at DeepL, the reactions are overwhelmingly positive. This may be because of our products that have helped countless people worldwide or our shared mission to improve communication for individuals and businesses, bringing cultures closer together. What we know for sure is this: being part of DeepL means joining a team dedicated to innovation and employee well-being. Discover what our teams have to say about life at DeepL on LinkedIn, Instagram and our Blog.

Meet the team behind this journey

At DeepL, we are seeking an experienced Director Tax to lead and elevate our global tax function. In this pivotal role, you will lead our tax team and serve as the primary point of contact for strategic tax matters, including indirect tax, corporate tax, transfer pricing and international tax law. Join us to drive tax strategy, navigate complex tax environments and contribute to our global compliance and scaling efforts with insightful tax advice.

Your responsibilities

• Lead the global tax function: Oversee the strategic direction of the tax function and lead a high-performing tax team. Report directly to the VP Finance.

• Strategic Tax Partner: Serve as the primary advisor to the CFO, VP Finance and executive leadership on all tax matters, including global indirect tax, transfer pricing, corporate tax, international tax law and withholding tax.

• Business Scaling Support: Provide tax insights and strategies to support the company's growth initiatives and expansion into new markets.

• Global tax compliance: Review and approve monthly VAT/GST/Sales tax filings across multiple jurisdictions. Ensure full compliance with global tax regulations, particularly indirect taxes and international tax laws.

• Corporate Tax Oversight: Manage quarterly corporate tax calculations and annual returns for DeepL entities in Germany, U.S., Japan, UK, Netherlands and Poland.

• Tax Risk Management: Continuously improve the Tax Compliance Management System (Tax CMS), conduct regular risk assessments, data reviews and spot checks.

• Tax audits and due diligence: Leading tax audits, supporting financial audits and overseeing tax due diligence processes.

• Contractual and operational tax advice: Provide strategic advice on tax-related clauses and operational tax issues to finance, legal, accounting, and sales teams.

• Process Optimization: Drive the development and implementation of advanced tax processes, automation solutions, and digital tools to streamline operations.

Qualities we look for

• Educational Background: Master’s degree in business law, tax law, business administration, or equivalent. Being a certified tax advisor is a plus.

• Extensive Experience: Minimum 10 years of professional experience in leading roles within international consulting firms and/or tax departments of multinational corporations. Previous experience in tech companies / SaaS is welcome.

• Expert Knowledge: Proven expertise in global indirect tax, international tax structuring, corporate tax, and transfer pricing across multiple jurisdictions.

• Leadership Skills: Demonstrated ability to lead and develop a tax team in a dynamic, remote, and international environment.

• Strategic Vision and Pragmatism: Entrepreneurial mindset with a pragmatic approach to problem-solving in a fast-paced environment. Confidence in defending tax positions to internal and external stakeholders.

• Strong Communication: Ability to convey complex tax matters clearly and concisely to various stakeholders, including writing legal memos and delivering presentations.

• Process Improvement: Passion for improving existing tax processes and implementing cutting-edge tax and automation solutions.

• Legal Acumen: Beside a very good understanding of German tax law, experience in US tax law is highly desirable. UK, JP, PL, and NL tax law is a plus.

What we offer

• Diverse and internationally distributed team: joining our team means becoming part of a large, global community with people of more than 90 nationalities. We're more than just colleagues; we're a group of professionals with a shared mission to connect diverse cultures. Our global presence is growing–we've doubled in size nearly every year, with our employees based in the UK, Germany, the Netherlands, Poland, the US, and Japan, and we continue to expand our network.

• Open communication, regular feedback: as a language-focused company, we value the importance of clear, honest communication. We value smooth collaboration, direct and actionable feedback, and believe that leading with empathy and growth mindset makes us better together.

• Hybrid work, flexible hours: we offer a hybrid work schedule, with team members coming into the office twice a week. This allows you to engage directly with your team and experience the unique energy of our workspace, while still enjoying the flexibility and comfort of working from home. With flexible working hours and trust in your productivity, we are in sync with your team’s general locations and time zones to foster effective and seamless collaboration.

• Regular in-person team events: we bond over vibrant events that are as unique as our team, from local team and business unit gatherings, to new-joiner onboardings, to company-wide events that bring us all together–literally.

• Monthly full-day hacking sessions: every month, we have Hack Fridays, where you can spend your time diving into a project you're passionate about and get the opportunity to work with other teams–we value your initiatives, impact, and creativity.

• 30 days of annual leave: we value your peace of mind. With 30 days off (excluding public holidays) and access to mental health resources, we make sure you're as strong mentally as you are professionally.

• Competitive benefits: just as our team spans the globe, so does our benefits package. We've crafted it to reflect the diversity of our team and tailored it to align with your unique location, to ensure you feel supported every step of the way.

If this role and our mission resonate with you, but you're hesitant because you don't check all the boxes, don't let that hold you back. At DeepL, it's all about the value you bring and the growth we can foster together. Go ahead, apply—let's discover your potential together. We can't wait to meet you!

We are an equal opportunity employer

You are welcome at DeepL for who you are—we appreciate authenticity here. Our product is for everyone, and so is our workplace. The more voices we have represented and amplified in our business, the more we will all succeed, contribute, and think forward! So bring us your personal experience, your perspectives, and your background. It’s in our diversity that we will find the power to break down language barriers in the world.