Senior Tax Accountant

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be: Take ownership of assigned EMEA direct tax compliance activities, ensuring accurate and timely completion of tax filings and related deliverables. Coordinate with external tax service providers and internal stakeholders to ensure compliance with local tax requirements and reporting deadlines.

Prepare and review tax-to-general ledger reconciliations, investigate variances, and drive the resolution of outstanding items. Perform comprehensive year-end tax reconciliations and tax analyses to support the annual close and statutory reporting processes. Coordinate tax-related aspects of external and internal audits, including statutory and tax audits, and ensure timely preparation of supporting documentation.

Manage withholding tax compliance related to interest payments and other applicable cross-border transactions. Monitor statutory tax deadlines and regulatory requirements across assigned EMEA jurisdictions and proactively address potential compliance risks. Identify and implement process improvements, standardization, and automation opportunities within EMEA tax compliance activities.

Partner with Finance, Accounting, Treasury, and other cross-functional teams to provide guidance and support on direct tax matters.

Who You Are

You consistently deliver high-quality work by maintaining a strong focus on accuracy, compliance, and business objectives. You build partnerships and work collaboratively with others to meet shared goals while valuing diverse perspectives and experiences. You proactively identify opportunities to improve processes, solve complex challenges, and adapt your approach in response to changing priorities or regulatory requirements.

You communicate effectively with a variety of stakeholders, translating complex tax topics into clear and actionable guidance while fostering trust and accountability. For This Role, You Will Need: Demonstrated experience managing tax compliance, reporting, or tax accounting activities in a corporate, shared services, consulting, or public accounting environment.

Strong knowledge of tax regulations, accounting principles, and compliance requirements. Experience preparing, reviewing, or supporting tax filings, tax reporting, and reconciliations. Ability to analyze complex information, identify risks, and develop practical solutions. Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering accurate, high-quality results.

Effective communication and stakeholder management skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment. Proficiency with ERP systems, financial reporting tools, and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel. Fluency in Hungarian and English.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience supporting multinational organizations or shared service center environments. Knowledge of Hungarian tax regulations and reporting requirements. Experience with corporate income tax, transfer pricing, or other international tax matters. Background in process improvement, automation, or digital finance initiatives.

Experience supporting tax audits and interactions with external regulatory authorities. Professional certifications or advanced studies in taxation, accounting, finance, or a related field. Familiarity with SAP, Oracle, or other enterprise financial systems. Our Culture & Commitment to You: At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow.

We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact.

We believe diverse teams working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results. At Emerson, our values of innovation, integrity, collaboration, and inclusion guide everything we do. We welcome individuals with different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, recognizing that diversity strengthens our teams and drives better outcomes for our customers and communities.

We are committed to creating equitable opportunities and supporting every employee's professional growth through meaningful work, continuous learning, and inclusive leadership. Join us and help make a meaningful impact while building a rewarding career with a global organization dedicated to shaping the future through collaboration, innovation, and excellence.