Back Market

Senior Tax 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 VAT and customs compliance worldwide (EU, UK, APAC) and US sales tax.
  • Ensure DAC7 and data-sharing reporting worldwide.
  • Build compliant invoicing flows for marketplace revenue.
  • Maintain seller KYC tax policy and respond to tax authority requests.
  • Prepare corporate income tax calculations for French and international entities.
  • Manage monthly tax close, 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 governance documentation and support restructurings and strategic transactions.
  • Manage employee equity matters and follow up on the cap table.
  • Partner with Finance, Legal, Product, and Operations on new initiatives.
  • Manage external advisors and handle Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) obligations.

Requirements

  • Master’s in Business Tax Law (or equivalent qualification with strong tax expertise)
  • 5+ years of tax experience in a Big Four firm, law firm, or in-house tax function
  • Strong analytical and data skills — comfortable with Excel, BigQuery, Tableau, and AI tools
  • Clear communication skills — able to explain complex tax topics to non-tax stakeholders
  • Proactive mindset — anticipates issues and proposes pragmatic solutions
  • Fluency in French and English
  • Nice to have: e-commerce or digital economy experience
  • Exposure to corporate law (M&A, governance)
  • Multi-jurisdictional tax experience
  • Bar qualification
Benefits
  • Hybrid work environment: 2 remote days per week and 1 remote work week per quarter, plus 3 flex days.
  • Employee Resource Groups, including mentorship programs, comprehensive accessibility policies, and cultural competency training.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
tax complianceVAT managementcustoms compliancecorporate income tax calculationstransfer pricingR&D tax credit processfinancial statement approvalsgovernance documentationemployee equity managementmulti-jurisdictional tax experience
Soft Skills
analytical skillsdata skillsclear communicationproactive mindset
Certifications
Master’s in Business Tax LawBar qualification