Senior Tax Manager, EMEA

Join Unity’s Global Tax Team

Unity is looking for an experienced and forward-thinking Senior Tax Manager to join our global tax organization. Reporting to the Senior Director, Global Tax, this role will lead the EMEA tax team and play a key part in managing both direct and indirect tax operations across the region.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a global business by overseeing tax compliance, controversy, financial reporting, process improvement, and automation initiatives throughout EMEA.

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What You’ll Be Responsible For

As Senior Tax Manager, you will take ownership of a broad range of regional tax matters while partnering closely with the wider tax and finance teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and review tax compliance activities across EMEA, including:

• VAT

• Corporate income tax (CIT)

• Other recurring tax filings and reporting requirements for regional entities

• Prepare and review US GAAP tax provision calculations, including:

• Entity-level tax provisions

• ASC 450

• FIN 48

• Support for local accounting close processes

• Drive tax process transformation by identifying opportunities for:

• Standardization

• Automation

• Operational efficiency

• Insourcing where appropriate

• Partner with the global tax team on strategic initiatives such as:

• Pillar Two

• R&D incentives

• E-invoicing

• Legal entity rationalization across the region

• Provide strategic support on tax controversy matters, including:

• Tax audits

• Dispute resolution

• Defense strategies across multiple EMEA jurisdictions

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What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking a tax leader with deep technical expertise, strong operational capability, and the ability to lead across a complex international environment.

Required Qualifications

• Degree in Economics, Accounting, Finance, Tax, or a related discipline

• Professional qualification such as:

• Chartered Accountant

• Chartered Financial Analyst

• Tax Advisor

• Or a comparable credential

• 7+ years of direct and indirect tax experience within:

• A Big 4 firm, and/or

• A multinational company

• 2+ years of people management experience

Technical Expertise

• Strong working knowledge of:

• EMEA VAT

• Corporate income tax (CIT) rules

• US GAAP tax accounting

• Local tax accounting requirements

• Experience preparing or reviewing:

• US GAAP tax provisions

• Deferred tax positions

• Exposure to:

• Tax controversy

• Audit defense

• Multi-jurisdictional EMEA tax matters

Core Capabilities

• Demonstrated success in identifying and implementing process improvements

• Direct experience with insourcing initiatives is highly advantageous

• Strong communication skills, including the ability to explain complex tax matters to non-tax stakeholders

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Additional Strengths That Will Help You Succeed

While not essential, the following qualities and experience will make you especially effective in this role.

• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, projects, and stakeholders across jurisdictions

• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify issues quickly and drive practical resolutions

• Excellent analytical ability and a sharp eye for detail

• Sound professional judgement, especially around materiality

• Comfortable using and learning new systems and technologies, including:

• Workday

• Microsoft Office

• Google Suite

• Alteryx

• OneSource

• AI tools

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to mentor, develop, and inspire a high-performing team

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Important Information

Please note the following requirements for this position:

• Relocation support is not available

• Work visa or immigration sponsorship is not available

• This role requires a sufficient level of professional written and spoken English, as the position involves regular communication with colleagues and partners around the world

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Benefits at Unity

At Unity, we are committed to helping our people thrive both personally and professionally. We offer a broad range of benefits designed to support well-being, development, and work-life balance.

Please note: Benefits eligibility and specific offerings vary depending on country and employment status.

Examples of Global Benefits May Include

• Comprehensive health, life, and disability insurance

• Commute subsidy

• Employee stock ownership

• Competitive retirement and pension plans

• Generous vacation and personal days

• Support for new parents through leave and family-care programs

• Office snacks and food

• Mental health and wellbeing support

• Employee Resource Groups

• Global Employee Assistance Program

• Training and development programs

• Volunteering and donation matching initiatives

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Life at Unity

Unity [NYSE: U] is the world’s leading game engine, powering experiences for more than 3 billion consumers each month. From the top mobile games and most-played indie PC titles to cutting-edge console, XR, and web-based experiences, creators around the world use Unity to build, launch, and grow their products.

Beyond gaming, Unity enables teams in industries such as automotive, manufacturing, and healthcare to design, simulate, and collaborate in immersive 3D environments—helping close the gap between ideas and reality.

Learn more at www.unity.com.

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