Head of Tax, Blacklane
Plus Stock Option Plan
Carbon-neutral global chauffeur service
Job no longer available
Carbon-neutral global chauffeur service
501-1000 employees
Job no longer available
Plus Stock Option Plan
501-1000 employees
Company mission
To make top-quality service convenient and accessible worldwide.
Role
Who you are
- You hold a master’s degree in a field of study related to tax
- You have several years of international experience in the field of direct and indirect tax, ideally with a Tech and/or fast growing company and/or in an tax advising company
- Qualification as German tax advisor or comparable is a plus
- Have good organizational skills with the ability to manage priorities and co-operate with the team to execute in a fast-paced environment
- You are result-oriented, comfortable working in a collaborative environment and have an eye for continuously automating and improving processes
- Profound knowledge of Accounting systems (Datev or comparable)
- You are self-motivated to continuously tackle challenges and improve our business
- You have excellent MS Office skills (with a focus on Excel) and preferably some experience in using Financial Performance Management tools
- You are fluent in German and English
What the job involves
- You will actively contribute by shaping our tax landscape at a very exciting period on the way to IPO
- In this key role you will have the opportunity to change the travel game by joining our ambition to build best-in-class tax structures and capabilities
- Main contact point for all tax matters globally
- Oversee all direct and indirect tax reporting in coordination with external tax advisors
- Makes sure that monthly, quarterly and annual tax calculations for Blacklane group are in accordance with local & international GAAP
- Review and adjustment of existing tax processes and reporting in preparation of IPO
- Regular update of tax fact book and VAT risk assessment in relevant countries
- Help design and implement tax policies and strategies
- Prepare tax correspondence and researching
- Drive efficiency through digitizing and simplifying operations and processes
- Lead tax audits
- Lead ad-hoc projects & initiatives cross-functionally
Our take
Business transport for frequent travellers can be a difficult process. The pain of booking systems, invoicing, and inconsistent service quality are issues travellers regularly face, hindering business operations and causing unnecessary delays. Alongside this, Chauffeurs also experience empty cars due to non-optimised booking processes.
Blacklane aims at the higher end of the market, targeting corporate workers, executives and those with the means to pay extra for higher levels of service when they travel. Through a booking system available on the company's website and in-app, Blacklane provides a reliable high-end service with inclusive pricing and on-call customer support. Blacklane also works with chauffeurs, filling empty seats to optimise services.
The company is also environmentally conscious, operating as a carbon-neutral company since 2017. It offers electric vehicle rides in more than 50 cities and countries, and with 2024 funding, is ready to expand even further. Alongside this, it has announced a number of recent partnerships, signifying the company's good place for future growth.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
19% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 6 rounds)
Oct 2024
$70.1m
SERIES G
Mar 2021
$26m
LATE VC
Total funding: $173.4m
Company benefits
- Personal development: Create a personal development plan. Set goals, learn new skills, and connect with a mentor to help you reach what you want to achieve. Budget for online courses, conferences, and books bolsters your learning journey
- Open feedback culture: Discover a company culture where open feedback and communication is valued. We offer monthly 1:1 chats with our C-level team members, as we believe feedback makes Blacklane a better place to work
- Virtual stock options: Take ownership of your work — literally — with our employee stock option plan. Shares vest over four years at no cost to you. Blacklane’s success is your success
- Flexible work environment: Your work and home lives should exist in harmony. With our hybrid model—working from the office, with flexibility to work from home—you and your team can find the balance that works best for you
- Social events: From Wednesday evening drinks at the office, to twice-a-year department events with budgets for every team, we offer plenty of opportunities to connect with your team and build relationships. And not to brag, but our company parties are legendary
- Blacklane Cares day: Every crew member receives 8 hours of paid leave per year to participate in volunteering initiatives of their choice or lead employee-driven community outreach projects. Utilize your time to lend hands to a cause that drives your passion
Company HQ
Schöneberg, Berlin, BE
Leadership
Dr. Jens Wohltorf
(Co-Founder & CEO)Previously spent 6 years as a Principal at The Boston Consulting Group.
Frank Steuer
(Co-Founder & Member of the Board)Previously co-founder and CTO of Firstfon and CTo of SemperLink.
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