Back Market

Senior Tax, Corporate Specialist

Back Market

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Bordeaux • France

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Job Level

Senior

Tech Stack

BigQueryTableau

About the role

  • Ensure Back Market operates tax-efficiently and in compliance across all markets while supporting corporate affairs and strategic transactions.
  • Manage a broad range of tax matters including VAT compliance, R&D tax credits, Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) obligations, DAC7/data-sharing reporting, and M&A support.
  • Oversee VAT and customs compliance worldwide (EU, UK, APAC) and US sales tax matters.
  • Ensure global compliance with DAC7 and other data-sharing/reporting requirements.
  • Design and maintain compliant invoicing flows for marketplace revenue.
  • Maintain seller KYC tax policies and respond to tax authority inquiries.
  • Prepare corporate income tax calculations for French and international entities.
  • Manage monthly tax closing processes, transfer pricing calculations, and documentation.
  • Lead the R&D tax credit process and support tax audits.
  • Prepare financial statement approvals and organize shareholder and board meetings.
  • Draft corporate governance documentation and support restructurings and strategic transactions.
  • Manage employee equity matters and cap table monitoring.
  • Partner with Finance, Legal, Product, and Operations on new initiatives.
  • Manage external advisors and handle EPR obligations.

Requirements

  • Master's degree in Business Tax Law (or equivalent qualification with strong tax expertise)
  • 5+ years of tax experience gained at a Big Four firm, law firm, or in-house tax function
  • Strong analytical and data skills; comfortable working with Excel, BigQuery, Tableau, and AI tools
  • Clear communicator able to explain complex tax topics to non-tax stakeholders
  • Proactive mindset: identifies issues early and proposes pragmatic solutions
  • Fluency in French and English
  • Nice to have: experience in e-commerce or the digital economy
  • Nice to have: exposure to corporate law (M&A, governance)
  • Nice to have: multi-jurisdictional tax experience and bar qualification
Benefits
  • Work in a mission-driven environment where your day-to-day work makes an impact on the planet.
  • Hybrid work model: 2 remote days per week, 1 fully remote week per quarter, plus 3 flex days per year.
  • Employee Resource Groups, mentorship programs, comprehensive accessibility policies, and cultural competency training.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
VAT complianceR&D tax creditsExtended Producer Responsibility (EPR)DAC7 reportingM&A supporttransfer pricing calculationscorporate income tax calculationsfinancial statement approvalscorporate governance documentationemployee equity management
Soft Skills
analytical skillsdata skillsclear communicationproactive mindsetproblem-solving
Certifications
Master's degree in Business Tax Lawbar qualification