Regional Tax and Treasury Manager

About Us:

Stagwell empowers talented, passionate, and creative leaders with vision to deliver breakthrough ideas on behalf of the world’s most ambitious clients.

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Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled and strategic Regional Tax and Treasury Manager to oversee all tax-related and treasury-related matters across our operations in Europe and the MENA region. This role will be responsible for ensuring compliance with local tax laws, managing tax audits, optimizing tax positions, and supporting cross-border transactions in alignment with global tax and treasury strategy. The ideal candidate will bring deep regional expertise, strong analytical skills, and the ability to collaborate across functions and geographies

Responsibilities:

Tax Compliance & Reporting

Ensure timely and accurate filing of corporate income tax, VAT/GST, and other local taxes across jurisdictions.

Coordinate with external advisors and local finance teams to manage statutory tax filings and payments.

Monitor changes in tax legislation and assess impact on business operations.

US GAAP Tax Provision

Prepare and review quarterly and annual US GAAP tax provisions for local legal entities using OneSource Tax Provision software.

Collaborate with global tax and finance teams to ensure accurate reporting and alignment with corporate standards.

Tax Planning & Strategy

Support regional tax planning initiatives to optimize effective tax rate and cash tax position.

Advise on tax implications of business expansions, restructurings, and intercompany transactions.

Collaborate with global tax team on transfer pricing policies and documentation.

Audit & Risk Management

Manage tax audits and inquiries from local tax authorities.

Maintain robust documentation and controls to support tax positions and mitigate risk.

Legal Entity Rationalization

Lead or support legal entity rationalization projects across the region to streamline operations and enhance tax efficiency.

Partner with legal, finance, and business teams to assess and execute entity simplification strategies.

Business Partnering

Provide tax guidance to regional finance, legal, and commercial teams.

Participate in cross-functional projects including M&A, new market entry, and digital product launches.

Process Improvement & Technology

Drive automation and standardization of tax processes across the region.

Leverage tax technology tools to enhance reporting and compliance efficiency.

Regional Treasury & Cash Management

Partner with Corporate Treasury to support regional cash repatriation strategies, ensuring tax‑efficient movement of cash in compliance with local tax, withholding, and exchange control rules.

Provide regional tax input on design, implementation, and ongoing maintenance of cash pool structures.

Monitor and advise on withholding tax exposure related to intercompany cash movements and treasury transactions.

Review and approve tax aspects of intercompany financing arrangements.

Identify opportunities to optimize trapped cash from a tax perspective and escalate planning opportunities or risks to Global Tax and Corporate Treasury leadership.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; advanced degree or tax certification (e.g., CTA, ADIT, CPA) preferred.

Minimum 8 years of relevant tax experience, ideally in a multinational corporate or Big 4 environment.

Strong knowledge of European and MENA tax regimes, including VAT, corporate income tax, and transfer pricing.

Experience with US GAAP tax provision and OneSource Tax Provision software.

Proven track record in managing legal entity rationalization or similar transformation projects.

Excellent communication, project management, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Fluent in English; additional regional languages a plus.

Benefits:

Be part of a dynamic, innovative company shaping the future of digital marketing.

Work in a collaborative, global environment with opportunities for growth and impact.

Competitive compensation and benefits package.

Compensation:

Competitive