SME Tax Manager

Hybrid in Madrid·Added 2 days ago

Taxbit

4 open roles

Overview

Job details

  • €62,000 - €120,000 a year

    Gross, as stated in the ad.

    About €3,560 - €6,250 a month after tax, or €3,610 - €7,280 under the Beckham regime.

  • Hybrid

    Office and home days — the ad has the split.

Requirements

  • Have the right to work in Spain

    Taxbit doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.

  • Work in English

    English is required, per the ad.

  • Be near Madrid for hybrid days

    No relocation package mentioned.

  • Have 5+ years of experience

    Mid-level role.

This job was automatically translated to English,.

The role

We are seeking a highly skilled Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Information Reporting to serve as the bridge between complex tax regulations and our commercial success. This is a multi-disciplinary role where you will act as the "technical brain" for our Go-To-Market (GTM) team, a strategic advisor for Client Implementations, and a core logic architect for our Automatic Exchange of Information (AEOI) product suite.

The ideal candidate possesses deep domain expertise in IRS Chapter 3 & 4 (FATCA), CRS, CARF, and domestic information reporting (1099/1042-S series), with the ability to translate these requirements into actionable product logic and winning sales narratives. Help us build the future of AI-powered compliance, automation, and operational excellence in an industry where precision matters.

As a SME Tax Manager, you'll be a member of Taxbit's Subject Matter Expert (SME) team. This role is based in Madrid. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Spain or another European Union country without company-sponsored visa support (e.g., holders of a valid Residency and Work Visa or Permanent Resident status).

We are looking for a highly qualified Tax Information Subject Matter Expert (SME) to act as a bridge between complex tax regulations and our commercial success. This is a multidisciplinary role in which you will act as the "technical brain" for our Go-To-Market (GTM) team, a strategic advisor for Client Implementations, and a core logic architect for our Automatic Exchange of Information (AEOI) product suite.

The ideal candidate possesses deep domain expertise in DAC6, DAC7, DAC8, the Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF), the Common Reporting Standard (CRS), and local withholding regulations, with the ability to translate these requirements into actionable product logic and winning sales narratives.

As an SME Tax Manager, you will be a member of the Taxbit expert team. This position is based in Madrid. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Spain or another EU country without the need for visa sponsorship from the company (e.g., holders of a valid residence and work permit or permanent resident status).

What you'll do

  1. Go-To-Market & Commercial Strategy
  • Engage directly with our sales and business development team to execute the go to market expansion strategy, developing enablement materials and providing the necessary tax subject matter expertise training for new regulations
  • Engage directly with prospects, with particular focus on accelerating or expanding the largest and/or most strategic deals for Taxbit qualifications

Partner with Marketing to produce white papers, webinars, and thought-leadership content regarding regulatory shifts (e.g., CARF, 1099-DA, or changes to DAC7).Monitor the regulatory landscape to identify market gaps and help position our product as the premier solution for compliance.

  1. Client Success & Implementations
  • Partner with Customer Operations to drive engagements and implementations of the Tax Enterprise Platform.

Provide customer and internal support during peak filing seasons, troubleshooting complex filing errors and interpreting IRS/Global jurisdiction schemas.Conduct workshops for the Customer Success team to level up their understanding of withholding and reporting nuances.

  • Develop a deep understanding of our customers and their business, processes, and products through proactive communication and in depth discovery.
  • Work with Taxbit Engineering and Product teams to ensure accuracy of data integration and completeness of client data
  1. Product Logic & AEOI Development
  • Support our Product Team by defining and documenting business requirements for our AEOI (FATCA/CRS) engine, ensuring the software correctly handles the rules and output.
  • Work closely with Product Managers to prioritize features based on upcoming regulatory deadlines and global reporting changes.
  • Validate that product outputs (Forms 1099, 1042-S, and XML files) meet the rigorous standards of global tax authorities.
  1. Commercial and Go-To-Market Strategy
  • Collaborate directly with the sales and business development team to execute the market expansion strategy, developing training materials and providing technical tax training on new regulations.
  • Interact directly with potential clients, with a special focus on accelerating or expanding the most strategic deals for Taxbit qualifications.
  • Partner with the Marketing team to produce technical reports (white papers), webinars, and thought leadership content on regulatory changes (e.g., CARF or updates to the General Tax Law).
  • Monitor the regulatory landscape to identify market gaps and position our product as the leading solution in regulatory compliance.
  1. Client Success and Implementations
  • Collaborate with Customer Operations to drive engagements and implementations of the Tax Enterprise Platform.
  • Provide internal and client support during peak tax filing seasons, resolving complex errors and analyzing global and AEAT jurisdiction schemes.
  • Conduct workshops for the Customer Success team in order to raise their level of understanding regarding the nuances of withholding and reporting.
  • Develop a deep understanding of our customers and their business processes through proactive communication and detailed analysis.
  • Work with Taxbit Engineering and Product teams to ensure the accuracy of data integration and the integrity of client information.
  1. Product Logic and AEOI Development
  • Support our Product team by defining and documenting business requirements for our AEOI (FATCA/CRS/DAC) engine, ensuring the software correctly handles rules and outputs.
  • Work closely with Product Managers to prioritize features based on upcoming regulatory deadlines and global reporting changes.
  • Validate that product outputs (AEAT Forms, XML files, and international reports) meet the rigorous standards of global tax authorities.

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • Fluent in English; native fluency in a main European language; preferred business-level proficiency in 1-2 additional languages
  • Proven track record of identifying opportunities to build, test, and scale AI-powered solutions.
  • Sees AI as a force multiplier and actively looks for ways to enhance team performance through innovation & curiosity.
  • 5-8 years of income tax experience working in public accounting or industry
  • Degree in accounting
  • CPA certification
  • Exceptional organizational and management skills; ability to juggle multiple projects and disparate information
  • Critical thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving skills; high attention to detail and thoroughness in approach
  • Team player who is eager to roll up their sleeves and contribute from day 1; brings a great attitude, work-ethic, and eagerness to learn and develop
  • Experience working with data and various data analysis tools in order to organize and normalize data for solution development; proficiency with Excel is a must and working knowledge of SQL, VBA, and business intelligence tools like Alteryx is a plus
  • Ready to identify and perform job functions with minimal supervision
  • Strong desire to keep up with emerging issues, news, and best practices within the industry
  • Aptitude to learn new industry skill sets; primarily digital assets, accounting, and finance
  • Fluent in English; native fluency in a main European language; preferred business-level proficiency in 1-2 additional languages
  • Experience: Between 5 and 8 years of direct/indirect tax experience working in audit (Big Four), law firms, or internal tax departments.
  • Education: Degree in Business Administration and Management (ADE), Economics, or Law.
  • Certification: Being a registered professional or possessing a Master's in Tax Advisory from a prestigious institution is valued.
  • Management Skills: Exceptional organizational capacity; ability to manage multiple projects and disparate information simultaneously.
  • Critical Thinking: Strong analyst with a great capacity for problem-solving; high attention to detail and thoroughness in approach.
  • Attitude: Team player eager to "roll up their sleeves" and contribute from day one; positive attitude, work ethic, and a constant desire to learn.
  • Data Analysis: Experience working with analytical tools to organize and normalize data; proficiency in Excel is essential, and knowledge of SQL, VBA, or BI tools such as Alteryx will be valued.
  • Autonomy: Ability to identify and perform job functions with minimal supervision.
  • Constant Updating: Strong desire to stay up to date with emerging issues and industry best practices (especially in digital assets and tax technology).

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

The base salary range for this role is €62,000 - €120,000. Certain roles may be eligible for incentive compensation, equity, and benefits. Actual compensation will vary depending on various job-related factors, including, but not limited to location, experience, level, and job qualifications.

The base salary range for this position is €62,000 - €120,000. Some positions may be eligible for variable remuneration, company stock, and benefits. Final compensation will vary based on various factors related to the position, including, but not limited to: location, experience, level, and professional qualifications.

  • Competitive cash compensation (based on experience)
  • Equity (RSUs)
  • Competitive benefits package
  • Modern pension plan
  • Financial wellness benefits
  • Hybrid work model: 3 days in-office, 2 days remote/flexible
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Monday team lunches, snacks, and drinks
  • Paid parental leave for the care of your child
  • Workplace autonomy and flexibility in task execution.

About Taxbit

Taxbit is a tax compliance and digital asset accounting software company that provides automated tax reporting, calculation, and compliance solutions for cryptocurrency and digital asset transactions. The company serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, tax professionals, enterprises, and government agencies, and is recognized as a leading provider in the crypto tax space. Taxbit is headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, and has expanded its operations to support a global client base.

Taxbit has established a presence in Spain, with open roles in engineering, compliance, and tax management, indicating a growing team in the region. The company's work culture emphasizes innovation, regulatory expertise, and a mission-driven approach to solving complex tax challenges in the digital asset industry. For international professionals, Taxbit offers the opportunity to work at the intersection of finance, technology, and regulation, with a focus on a rapidly evolving sector.

Founded
2018
Employees
100–500
Headquarters
Salt Lake City, USA

Good to know if you are moving

  • TaxBit is a leading provider of crypto tax software, offering a unique opportunity to work in a niche and rapidly growing industry.
  • The company has a global client base, including major cryptocurrency exchanges and government agencies, providing exposure to high-impact projects.
  • Open roles in Spain include forward-deployed engineering, compliance, and tax management, indicating a need for specialized skills.
  • TaxBit's mission-driven culture focuses on regulatory compliance and innovation, making it an attractive employer for professionals interested in fintech and digital assets.
  • The company is headquartered in Salt Lake City, USA, but the Spain roles may offer remote or hybrid flexibility, depending on the position.

In their own words

About the company & team

Founded by CPAs, tax attorneys, and engineers, Taxbit is the leading innovator automating global tax reporting for the digital economy. Taxbit's AI-enabled platform streamlines compliance related to digital assets, payments, and other financial transactions. Its unique combination of deep subject matter expertise and AI-forward technology have made it a fast-growing disruptor trusted by the world's leading fintechs, marketplaces, digital asset players, Big 4 accounting firms, traditional enterprises, and government agencies. Backed by top-tier Silicon Valley VCs, Taxbit's team is located across offices in San Francisco, New York, Seattle, Salt Lake City, London, Madrid, and Singapore.

Founded by certified public accountants (CPAs), tax attorneys, and engineers, Taxbit is the leading innovation company dedicated to automating global tax information for the digital economy. Taxbit's platform, powered by artificial intelligence, streamlines regulatory compliance related to digital assets, payments, and other financial transactions. Its unique combination of deep specialized knowledge and advanced AI technology has made it a fast-growing disruptive entity trusted by the world's leading fintech companies, marketplaces, and digital asset sector players, as well as the "Big 4," traditional companies, and government agencies. Backed by top-tier Silicon Valley venture capital funds, the Taxbit team works from its offices in San Francisco, New York, Seattle, Salt Lake City, London, Madrid, and Singapore.

Additional information

Disclaimers

  • By submitting an application for this role, you certify that the information contained in the application is correct to the best of your knowledge. You understand that to falsify information is grounds for refusing to hire you, or for discharge should you be hired.
  • For US roles, employment with the Company is at will unless otherwise stated in a written agreement signed by the CEO of the Company. This means that either the Company or the employee can terminate the employment at any time and for any reason, with or without notice.
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