Introduction to the job
As Manager tax accounting & compliance, you will play a key role in ensuring the accuracy, reliability, and compliance of ASML's direct tax reporting and tax accounting processes. Working at the intersection of Tax, Finance, and Statutory Reporting, you will help transform technical tax requirements into robust processes, effective controls, and meaningful business insights.
This role offers the opportunity to influence global tax operations, drive continuous improvement, and contribute to the quality and integrity of ASML's financial reporting environment.
Role and responsibilities
As Manager tax accounting & compliance, you will join the Direct Tax team within ASML Business Services and collaborate closely with tax, finance, audit, and reporting professionals across the organization.
You be responsible for leading and overseeing worldwide tax accounting and provisioning activities, ensuring the completeness, accuracy, and timely reporting of current tax, deferred tax, uncertain tax positions, return-to-provision adjustments, and other significant tax accounting matters. You will drive continuous improvement across tax processes, systems, data quality, and reporting capabilities, act as a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders on tax accounting and compliance matters and support team development through coaching, knowledge sharing, and technical guidance.
In this role, you will:
- Coordinate and review tax disclosures for external financial reporting, including IFRS reporting requirements and ASML Holding's Form 20-F, ensuring compliance with applicable accounting standards and regulatory requirements
- Review and assess tax positions of Dutch and EMEA legal entities for local GAAP and statutory reporting purposes, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and alignment with applicable tax and accounting requirements
- Ensure high-quality execution of corporate income tax compliance activities (including Pillar II) and support interactions with tax authorities, auditors, and regulatory bodies
- Deliver tax-related reporting, forecasting, and insights to support management decision-making
- Maintain and enhance a strong tax control framework, including SOX-related controls and compliance requirements
- Partner with Finance, Statutory Reporting, and Tax teams to strengthen legal entity governance and reporting quality
- Translate tax policies and technical guidance into efficient operational processes, controls, and reporting solutions
Education and experience
To help us achieve our mission, you will need +10 years of relevant experience in tax/accounting, preferably in financial control or auditing/tax compliance environment. In addition, you possess the following qualifications:
Required
- Master's degree in accounting, tax economics, finance, or a related field
- Strong experience in tax accounting, direct tax reporting, and tax compliance within a complex international environment
- In-depth knowledge of US GAAP and IFRS tax accounting, including ASC 740 and IAS 12
- Experience with internal controls, governance, and regulatory compliance requirements
- Ability to effectively collaborate with stakeholders across different functions and geographies
Preferred
- Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems.
- Experience with corporate income tax compliance in Europe
- Experience supporting statutory reporting, tax audits, and external reporting requirements
- Experience leading process improvement, automation, or transformation initiatives
Skills
- Strong technical expertise in tax accounting, tax reporting, and corporate income tax compliance
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities
- Ability to simplify complex matters and translate them into practical business solutions
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- Proactive, structured, and quality-focused approach to work
- Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on efficiency, standardization, and control
- Collaborative and adaptable, with the ability to thrive in a dynamic international environment
- Ability to build credibility and influence across functions and organizational levels
Inclusion and diversity
ASML is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We recognize that inclusion and diversity is a driving force in the success of our company.
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