{"id":56155,"date":"2026-09-17T07:46:49","date_gmt":"2026-09-17T07:46:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.brewermorris.com\/?p=56155"},"modified":"2026-09-17T13:54:18","modified_gmt":"2026-09-17T13:54:18","slug":"how-to-become-a-head-of-tax","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.brewermorris.com\/de\/career-advice\/how-to-become-a-head-of-tax\/","title":{"rendered":"How to become a Head of Tax\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-0fbd6134 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns single-post__columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-6ed55936 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column single-post__columns__column--nav is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group single-post__sidebar single-post__sidebar--sticky is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:0\">\n<h2 id=\"h-contents\" class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-eyebrow-no-border\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-small);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small)\">Contents<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-brand-1-20-border-color is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-3a1915d0 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-width:2px;border-top-left-radius:0.83rem;border-top-right-radius:0.83rem;border-bottom-left-radius:0.83rem;border-bottom-right-radius:0.83rem;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-table-of-contents yoast-table-of-contents\"><ul><li><a href=\"#h-contents\" data-level=\"2\">Contents<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-understanding-the-head-of-tax-role-nbsp\" data-level=\"2\">Understanding the Head of Tax role&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-building-your-technical-foundation-nbsp\" data-level=\"2\">Building your technical foundation&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-gaining-experience-in-public-accounting-and-industry-nbsp\" data-level=\"2\">Gaining experience in public accounting and industry&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-progressing-from-tax-manager-to-tax-leadership-nbsp\" data-level=\"2\">Progressing from Tax Manager to tax leadership&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-developing-leadership-skills\" data-level=\"2\">Developing leadership skills<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-expanding-commercial-and-strategic-knowledge-nbsp\" data-level=\"2\">Expanding commercial and strategic knowledge&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-staying-ahead-of-regulatory-change-nbsp\" data-level=\"2\">Staying ahead of regulatory change&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-building-expertise-in-risk-management-and-technology\" data-level=\"2\">Building expertise in risk management and technology<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-creating-your-path-to-head-of-tax\" data-level=\"2\">Creating your path to Head of Tax<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-how-brewer-morris-can-help\" data-level=\"2\">How Brewer Morris can help<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-frequently-asked-questions\" data-level=\"2\">Frequently asked questions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group single-post__share-desktop is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-d7a70935 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained block-visibility-hide-medium-screen block-visibility-hide-small-screen\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-large);padding-top:0;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-bottom:0;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small)\">\n<h3 id=\"h-share\" class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-eyebrow-no-border\">Share<\/h3>\n\n\n\t<ul 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toc-scope single-post__columns__column--content is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-brand-1-10-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 id=\"h-key-insights\" class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-eyebrow-no-border\">Key insights<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Becoming a Head of Tax requires a blend of technical and leadership skills<\/strong>. Strong tax expertise, commercial awareness and strategic thinking are essential for senior tax leadership roles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Most Heads of Tax follow a progressive leadership pathway<\/strong>. Experience across Tax Analyst, Tax Manager and Tax Director roles helps build the skills needed for advancement<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Leadership skills are just as important as technical expertise<\/strong>. Successful tax leaders influence stakeholders, lead teams and support wider business goals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Technology and regulation are shaping the future of tax leadership<\/strong>. Future Heads of Tax need to stay ahead of tax technology, compliance requirements and regulatory change<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For many tax professionals, reaching the position of Head of Tax is a long-term career goal. It is a role that combines technical expertise, commercial awareness, leadership skills and strategic decision-making.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As businesses face increasingly complex tax regulations, evolving reporting requirements and growing scrutiny from stakeholders, the Head of Tax has become one of the most influential positions within a finance function.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The journey to becoming a Head of Tax is not always straightforward. Some professionals begin their careers in public accounting before moving into industry, while others spend their entire careers in-house.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Regardless of the route taken, there are common skills, experiences and qualifications that can help ambitious tax professionals progress into senior leadership positions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-understanding-the-head-of-tax-role-nbsp\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-brand-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1\">Understanding the Head of Tax role&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before mapping out your career path, it is important to understand what the role involves.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A Head of Tax is responsible for overseeing an organization&#8217;s entire tax function. This typically includes tax compliance, tax accounting, tax strategy, financial reporting, risk management and relationships with tax authorities.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In larger organizations, the Head of Tax may lead a sizeable tax team covering multiple disciplines, including transfer pricing, indirect tax, state and local tax and international tax.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They may also work closely with the CFO, board members and other senior financial managers to ensure tax considerations are incorporated into wider business decisions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The role extends far beyond preparing tax returns. Today&#8217;s tax leaders are expected to act as strategic advisors who can balance regulatory compliance with commercial objectives.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tax leaders are increasingly expected to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.brewermorris.com\/market-insight\/tax\/the-future-of-tax-leadership-in-the-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">contribute to business strategy and transformation initiatives<\/a>, rather than operating solely as technical specialists.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-building-your-technical-foundation-nbsp\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-brand-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2\">Building your technical foundation&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every successful Head of Tax begins with a strong technical foundation.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For most professionals, this starts with a bachelor&#8217;s degree in accounting, finance or a related subject. A bachelor&#8217;s degree in accounting remains one of the most common educational pathways into the profession.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many employers also look for professional certifications. The CPA credential remains one of the most respected qualifications in the US tax market. Earning the Certified Public Accountant designation demonstrates a strong understanding of accounting principles, tax laws and financial reporting requirements.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Becoming a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bing.com\/ck\/a?!&amp;&amp;p=88dede43ef377f3824dba19c9af8afb03add571b42c2880d0ef8c3a7871b355cJmltdHM9MTc4NzYxNjAwMA&amp;ptn=3&amp;ver=2&amp;hsh=4&amp;fclid=253a2444-8fa4-6724-1ccb-32b48e25661c&amp;psq=CPA+exam+US&amp;u=a1aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuYWljcGEtY2ltYS5jb20vcmVzb3VyY2VzL3Rvb2xraXQvY3BhLWV4YW0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CPA requires passing the CPA exam<\/a>, meeting state licensing requirements and maintaining continuing education throughout your career.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some tax professionals also pursue additional certifications such as the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bing.com\/ck\/a?!&amp;&amp;p=b141c21dc5a8b4c9fddacf04cd489758664bf180646a1e6c4b021006b46cfcf5JmltdHM9MTc4NzYxNjAwMA&amp;ptn=3&amp;ver=2&amp;hsh=4&amp;fclid=253a2444-8fa4-6724-1ccb-32b48e25661c&amp;psq=CMA+us&amp;u=a1aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuaW1hZ2xvYmFsLm9yZy8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CMA (Certified Management Accountant)<\/a> or Enrolled Agent designation to broaden their expertise.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Early-career roles often include positions such as Tax Analyst, Tax Associate or Tax Accountant. These positions provide valuable exposure to tax preparation, tax returns, financial statements and tax compliance processes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Developing technical expertise at this stage is essential. Future tax leaders need a strong understanding of tax regulations, reporting requirements and the practical application of tax laws across different business environments.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-gaining-experience-in-public-accounting-and-industry-nbsp\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-brand-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3\">Gaining experience in public accounting and industry&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many successful Heads of Tax begin their careers in public accounting.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Large accounting firms <a href=\"https:\/\/www.brewermorris.com\/market-insight\/tax\/how-to-build-a-career-in-international-tax-tips-from-recruitment-experts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">offer exposure to a wide range of clients, industries and tax challenges<\/a>. Tax professionals working in public accounting often gain experience across corporate tax, partnerships, mergers and acquisitions, audits and international tax matters early in their careers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This broad exposure can accelerate technical development.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, public accounting is not the only path.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many tax professionals build highly successful careers within corporate tax departments. Working in-house provides valuable insight into how tax functions support broader business objectives.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you start in public accounting or industry, it is important to seek opportunities that expand your experience beyond routine tax compliance work.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Exposure to transfer pricing projects, indirect tax matters, tax technology implementations and business restructuring initiatives can strengthen your long-term career prospects.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For professionals considering their next move, Brewer Morris regularly shares insights on career progression and opportunities within the tax market through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.brewermorris.com\/market-insight\/tax\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">tax insights.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-progressing-from-tax-manager-to-tax-leadership-nbsp\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-brand-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4\">Progressing from Tax Manager to tax leadership&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For many professionals, the first significant leadership step comes when securing a Tax Manager position.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tax Manager roles typically involve supervising staff, reviewing work, managing deadlines and overseeing tax compliance processes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At this stage, technical expertise remains important. However, leadership skills begin to play a much larger role.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Employers increasingly look for professionals who can lead projects, manage stakeholder relationships and support junior team members through mentorship.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Senior Tax Managers often take on broader responsibilities, including managing audits, supporting mergers and acquisitions activity and contributing to organizational tax strategy.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These experiences develop the commercial skills required for future leadership roles.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As professionals continue progressing, many move into Tax Director positions. A Tax Director often oversees multiple areas of taxation while working closely with senior finance leaders. This position provides critical preparation for becoming a Head of Tax.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-developing-leadership-skills\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-brand-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5\">Developing leadership skills<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brewermorris.com\/career-advice\/why-soft-skills-are-as-important-as-hard-skills-in-tax\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Technical excellence alone will not secure a Head of Tax position<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Strong leadership skills are equally important.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The most successful tax leaders can inspire teams, communicate effectively and influence decision-makers across an organization.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Leadership development often begins long before someone manages a large team.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Volunteering to lead projects, mentoring junior colleagues and managing relationships with external advisors can all help build valuable management experience.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As responsibilities increase, professionals must learn how to balance technical oversight with people management.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A successful Head of Tax must often lead diverse teams across multiple jurisdictions. They need to motivate employees, resolve conflicts and build high-performing teams that deliver results.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mentorship can be particularly valuable during this stage of career development.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Seeking guidance from experienced tax leaders can provide practical insights into navigating leadership challenges and preparing for senior roles.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-expanding-commercial-and-strategic-knowledge-nbsp\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-brand-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-6\">Expanding commercial and strategic knowledge&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some of the defining characterists for a Head of Tax are:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Think beyond tax. Successful Heads of Tax understand how tax decisions impact broader business objectives and contribute to overall business performance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Develop strong commercial awareness. Tax leaders need to balance technical requirements with the strategic goals of the organization<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Build relationships across the business. Heads of Tax regularly collaborate with the CFO, legal teams, treasury professionals and operational leaders to evaluate tax implications and identify opportunities for greater efficiency<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Participate in strategic decision-making. Many tax leaders are involved in forecasting, budgeting and long-term business planning discussions&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Support growth and transformation initiatives. This can include reviewing forecasts, assessing expansion opportunities and advising on the tax implications of corporate transactions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Strengthen your financial acumen. A deep understanding of financial statements, operational drivers and business performance metrics can help tax professionals build credibility with senior leadership teams<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-staying-ahead-of-regulatory-change-nbsp\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-brand-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-7\">Staying ahead of regulatory change&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tax laws and tax regulations continue to evolve.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Global reporting requirements, digital transformation initiatives and increasing scrutiny from regulators are creating new challenges for tax departments.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Future Heads of Tax must remain informed about changing regulations and emerging risks.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This requires a commitment to continuing education and professional development throughout their careers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many tax professionals participate in industry conferences, technical training programs and professional organizations to stay informed.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Resources provided by organizations such as the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aicpa-cima.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">American Institute of Certified Public Accountants<\/a> can help professionals maintain current knowledge of tax regulations and industry developments.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Staying informed not only strengthens technical expertise but also demonstrates a commitment to professional growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-building-expertise-in-risk-management-and-technology\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-brand-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-8\">Building expertise in risk management and technology<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Today&#8217;s Heads of Tax are responsible for much more than tax compliance. As businesses become more complex and technology continues to reshape the profession, expertise in risk management and digital transformation is becoming increasingly important.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Lead risk management efforts by identifying, assessing and mitigating tax risks while maintaining regulatory compliance across the organization<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Develop a strong understanding of tax technology and how it can improve efficiency, accuracy and reporting processes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Gain exposure to automation, data analytics and digital reporting tools that are increasingly being adopted by modern tax departments<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Participate in transformation projects involving tax technology platforms, process improvements and systems implementations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Understand how technology can support wider tax strategy objectives and help drive operational improvements across the tax function<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Stay informed about emerging technologies and best practices that are shaping the future of tax leadership<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-creating-your-path-to-head-of-tax\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-brand-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9\">Creating your path to Head of Tax<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"h-creating-your-path-to-head-of-tax\">There is no single roadmap to becoming a Head of Tax.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some professionals reach the position through public accounting. Others progress from Tax Analyst to Tax Manager, Tax Director and eventually Head of Tax within industry.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What matters most is developing a combination of technical expertise, leadership skills and commercial understanding.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Focus on gaining broad exposure across tax disciplines. Build experience in tax accounting, tax compliance, audits, transfer pricing and financial reporting. Strengthen your ability to communicate with senior stakeholders. Seek opportunities to lead projects and support others through mentorship.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most importantly, be intentional about your development.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"h-creating-your-path-to-head-of-tax\">The professionals who successfully become Head of Tax rarely leave their career progression to chance. They actively seek experiences that prepare them for leadership responsibilities and position them as trusted advisors within their organizations.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-how-brewer-morris-can-help\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-brand-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-10\">How Brewer Morris can help<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At Brewer Morris, we specialize in tax recruitment and work with tax professionals at every stage of their careers, from Tax Analyst positions through to Tax Director and Head of Tax appointments.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you are exploring Tax Manager roles, preparing for your next leadership move or looking for insight into the evolving tax market, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.brewermorris.com\/consultant-location\/us\/?_hd_person_specialism=tax\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">our specialist consultants can help<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Explore the 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href=\"https:\/\/www.brewermorris.com\/de\/career-advice\/what-does-a-senior-tax-manager-do\/\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card__image-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brewermorris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/08\/Detail_Two-people-in-discussion_pexels-alexander-suhorucov-6457537-300x225.jpg\" class=\"card__image\" alt=\"\" sizes=\"(max-width: 481px) 100vw, (max-width: 599px) 50vw, (max-width: 1240px) 33vw, 370px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brewermorris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/08\/Detail_Two-people-in-discussion_pexels-alexander-suhorucov-6457537-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.brewermorris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/08\/Detail_Two-people-in-discussion_pexels-alexander-suhorucov-6457537-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.brewermorris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/08\/Detail_Two-people-in-discussion_pexels-alexander-suhorucov-6457537-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.brewermorris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/08\/Detail_Two-people-in-discussion_pexels-alexander-suhorucov-6457537-768x576.jpg 768w\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<ul class=\"card__tags\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__tag\"><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"card__title\">What does a Senior Tax Manager do?\u00a0<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<ul class=\"meta__list\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__published-date meta__item\"><span class=\"meta__item-label\">Posted<\/span> <span class=\"meta__item-value\">Oktober 26, 2026<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"card__content\">Contents Share Key insights For many tax professionals, reaching Senior Tax Manager level represents a significant career milestone.&nbsp;&nbsp; It is often the point where technical expertise in tax compliance, tax accounting and tax advisory begins to blend with leadership responsibilities, commercial decision-making and strategic influence across the business.&nbsp; While the exact responsibilities vary depending on [&hellip;]<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card--post post-56861 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-finance category-hiring-advice category-market-insight tag-finance tag-recruitment hd_author-michelle-ewing\" id=\"block_bcb85d01c7f8e9aa7dacd452aa47c26a-job-56861\">\n\n\t<a class=\"card__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brewermorris.com\/de\/market-insight\/why-q4-recruitment-planning-matters-for-your-finance-team\/\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card__image-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brewermorris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/04\/Contingent-Recruitment-300x225.jpg\" class=\"card__image\" alt=\"\" sizes=\"(max-width: 481px) 100vw, (max-width: 599px) 50vw, (max-width: 1240px) 33vw, 370px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brewermorris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/04\/Contingent-Recruitment-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.brewermorris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/04\/Contingent-Recruitment-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.brewermorris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/04\/Contingent-Recruitment-768x576.jpg 768w\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<ul class=\"card__tags\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__tag\"><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"card__title\">Why Q4 recruitment planning matters for your finance team\u00a0<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<ul class=\"meta__list\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__published-date meta__item\"><span class=\"meta__item-label\">Posted<\/span> <span class=\"meta__item-value\">Oktober 19, 2026<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"card__content\">Contents Share Key insights As the final quarter of the year unfolds, finance leaders face mounting pressure. Year-end reporting cycles, budget planning, audit preparation and strategic planning initiatives all demand significant attention.&nbsp; At the same time, recruitment often falls down the priority list until a resignation lands in an inbox or a critical skills gap [&hellip;]<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card--post post-56855 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-career-advice category-career-progression category-europe category-netherlands category-tax hd_author-rebecca-sheehan\" id=\"block_bcb85d01c7f8e9aa7dacd452aa47c26a-job-56855\">\n\n\t<a class=\"card__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brewermorris.com\/de\/career-advice\/how-to-deal-with-imposter-syndrome-as-a-tax-leader\/\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card__image-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brewermorris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/10\/Detail_Focus-on-woman-smiling-and-listening_iStock-466969836-300x225.jpg\" class=\"card__image\" alt=\"\" sizes=\"(max-width: 481px) 100vw, (max-width: 599px) 50vw, (max-width: 1240px) 33vw, 370px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brewermorris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/10\/Detail_Focus-on-woman-smiling-and-listening_iStock-466969836-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.brewermorris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/10\/Detail_Focus-on-woman-smiling-and-listening_iStock-466969836-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.brewermorris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/10\/Detail_Focus-on-woman-smiling-and-listening_iStock-466969836-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.brewermorris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/10\/Detail_Focus-on-woman-smiling-and-listening_iStock-466969836-768x576.jpg 768w\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<ul class=\"card__tags\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__tag\"><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"card__title\">How to deal with imposter syndrome as a tax leader<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<ul class=\"meta__list\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__published-date meta__item\"><span class=\"meta__item-label\">Posted<\/span> <span class=\"meta__item-value\">Oktober 15, 2026<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"card__content\">Contents Share Key insights As organisations continue to strengthen their in-house tax capabilities across the Netherlands, many professionals have recently been promoted into management and leadership positions. These promotions are often well deserved, but they can also trigger imposter syndrome. Many newly promoted tax leaders find themselves questioning whether they&#8217;re ready for the role, despite [&hellip;]<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card--post post-56460 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-career-advice category-cv-and-interview-and-tips category-finance category-moving-jobs tag-finance tag-recruitment hd_author-michelle-ewing\" id=\"block_bcb85d01c7f8e9aa7dacd452aa47c26a-job-56460\">\n\n\t<a class=\"card__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brewermorris.com\/de\/career-advice\/rejected-after-a-finance-interview-heres-why-one-setback-doesnt-define-your-career\/\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card__image-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brewermorris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/08\/Detail_Two-people-in-discussion_pexels-alexander-suhorucov-6457537-300x225.jpg\" class=\"card__image\" alt=\"\" sizes=\"(max-width: 481px) 100vw, (max-width: 599px) 50vw, (max-width: 1240px) 33vw, 370px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brewermorris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/08\/Detail_Two-people-in-discussion_pexels-alexander-suhorucov-6457537-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.brewermorris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/08\/Detail_Two-people-in-discussion_pexels-alexander-suhorucov-6457537-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.brewermorris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/08\/Detail_Two-people-in-discussion_pexels-alexander-suhorucov-6457537-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.brewermorris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/08\/Detail_Two-people-in-discussion_pexels-alexander-suhorucov-6457537-768x576.jpg 768w\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<ul class=\"card__tags\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__tag\"><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"card__title\">Rejected after a finance interview? Here&#8217;s why one setback doesn&#8217;t define your career\u00a0<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<ul class=\"meta__list\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__published-date meta__item\"><span class=\"meta__item-label\">Posted<\/span> <span class=\"meta__item-value\">September 29, 2026<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"card__content\">Contents Share Key insights If you&#8217;ve been job hunting recently, chances are you&#8217;ve experienced some form of rejection.&nbsp; Perhaps you&#8217;ve submitted multiple applications and never received a response. Maybe you&#8217;ve reached the final stage of a job interview only to be told another candidate was selected. Or perhaps a recruiter has informed you that a [&hellip;]<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card--post post-56415 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-career-advice category-career-progression category-europe category-finance hd_author-michelle-ewing\" id=\"block_bcb85d01c7f8e9aa7dacd452aa47c26a-job-56415\">\n\n\t<a class=\"card__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brewermorris.com\/de\/career-advice\/building-strong-relationships-in-the-workplace\/\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card__image-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brewermorris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/09\/GettyImages-1663279091-300x225.jpg\" class=\"card__image\" alt=\"\" sizes=\"(max-width: 481px) 100vw, (max-width: 599px) 50vw, (max-width: 1240px) 33vw, 370px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brewermorris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/09\/GettyImages-1663279091-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.brewermorris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/09\/GettyImages-1663279091-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.brewermorris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/09\/GettyImages-1663279091-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.brewermorris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/09\/GettyImages-1663279091-768x576.jpg 768w\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<ul class=\"card__tags\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__tag\"><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"card__title\">Building strong relationships in the workplace: a finance professional&#8217;s competitive advantage<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<ul class=\"meta__list\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__published-date meta__item\"><span class=\"meta__item-label\">Posted<\/span> <span class=\"meta__item-value\">September 28, 2026<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"card__content\">Contents Share Key insights Finance professionals are often recognised for their analytical skills, commercial acumen and ability to make data-driven decisions. While technical skills are necessary, one factor consistently separates good finance leaders from great ones: building strong relationships across the organisation. Finance professionals are increasingly expected to act as strategic advisors, finance business partners [&hellip;]<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card--post post-56420 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-career-advice category-finance category-market-insight tag-finance tag-recruitment hd_author-michelle-ewing\" id=\"block_bcb85d01c7f8e9aa7dacd452aa47c26a-job-56420\">\n\n\t<a class=\"card__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brewermorris.com\/de\/career-advice\/how-to-be-an-effective-finance-leader-in-a-private-equity-backed-business\/\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card__image-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brewermorris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/07\/Detail_Ethnic-business-man-smiling_GettyImages-1477078587-300x225.jpg\" class=\"card__image\" alt=\"\" sizes=\"(max-width: 481px) 100vw, (max-width: 599px) 50vw, (max-width: 1240px) 33vw, 370px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brewermorris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/07\/Detail_Ethnic-business-man-smiling_GettyImages-1477078587-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.brewermorris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/07\/Detail_Ethnic-business-man-smiling_GettyImages-1477078587-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.brewermorris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/07\/Detail_Ethnic-business-man-smiling_GettyImages-1477078587-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.brewermorris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/07\/Detail_Ethnic-business-man-smiling_GettyImages-1477078587-768x576.jpg 768w\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<ul class=\"card__tags\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__tag\"><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"card__title\">How to be an effective finance leader in a private equity-backed business\u00a0<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<ul class=\"meta__list\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__published-date meta__item\"><span class=\"meta__item-label\">Posted<\/span> <span class=\"meta__item-value\">September 28, 2026<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"card__content\">Contents Share Key insights Private equity-backed businesses operate at a different pace.&nbsp;&nbsp; Growth expectations are high, reporting requirements are demanding and the pressure to deliver value creation is constant. While technical finance expertise remains important, successful finance leaders must do far more than manage the numbers.&nbsp; In private equity environments, the CFO role has evolved [&hellip;]<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card--post post-56324 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-finding-talent category-hiring-advice category-tax category-us hd_author-jack-hart\" id=\"block_bcb85d01c7f8e9aa7dacd452aa47c26a-job-56324\">\n\n\t<a class=\"card__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brewermorris.com\/de\/hiring-advice\/a-guide-for-multinationals-when-to-hire-your-first-us-tax-professional\/\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card__image-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brewermorris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/09\/iStock-1492107157-300x225.jpg\" class=\"card__image\" alt=\"\" sizes=\"(max-width: 481px) 100vw, (max-width: 599px) 50vw, (max-width: 1240px) 33vw, 370px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brewermorris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/09\/iStock-1492107157-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.brewermorris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/09\/iStock-1492107157-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.brewermorris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/09\/iStock-1492107157-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.brewermorris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/09\/iStock-1492107157-768x576.jpg 768w\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<ul class=\"card__tags\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__tag\"><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"card__title\">A guide for multinationals: when to hire your first US tax professional<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<ul class=\"meta__list\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__published-date meta__item\"><span class=\"meta__item-label\">Posted<\/span> <span class=\"meta__item-value\">September 23, 2026<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"card__content\">Contents Share Key insights For non-US based multinationals, expanding into the United States often begins with a small commercial presence, a handful of employees or a growing customer base. But US tax obligations can become complex very quickly. From corporate tax requirements and tax compliance obligations to payroll taxes and transfer pricing, many companies reach [&hellip;]<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card--post post-56295 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-career-advice category-career-progression category-treasury category-uk hd_author-eliot-bates\" id=\"block_bcb85d01c7f8e9aa7dacd452aa47c26a-job-56295\">\n\n\t<a class=\"card__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brewermorris.com\/de\/career-advice\/the-group-treasurer-in-a-listed-vs-private-equity-backed-business-whats-different\/\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card__image-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brewermorris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/09\/Detail_Leader-standing-with-iPad_hutterstock_2423464829-300x225.jpg\" class=\"card__image\" alt=\"\" sizes=\"(max-width: 481px) 100vw, (max-width: 599px) 50vw, (max-width: 1240px) 33vw, 370px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brewermorris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/09\/Detail_Leader-standing-with-iPad_hutterstock_2423464829-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.brewermorris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/09\/Detail_Leader-standing-with-iPad_hutterstock_2423464829-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.brewermorris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/09\/Detail_Leader-standing-with-iPad_hutterstock_2423464829-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.brewermorris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/09\/Detail_Leader-standing-with-iPad_hutterstock_2423464829-768x576.jpg 768w\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<ul class=\"card__tags\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__tag\"><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"card__title\">The Group Treasurer in a listed vs private equity-backed business: what&#8217;s different?<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<ul class=\"meta__list\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__published-date meta__item\"><span class=\"meta__item-label\">Posted<\/span> <span class=\"meta__item-value\">September 22, 2026<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"card__content\">Contents Share Key insights The role of the Group Treasurer has become increasingly strategic in recent years. While responsibility for cash management, liquidity, funding and risk management sits at the heart of every treasury role, the expectations placed on treasury leaders can differ significantly depending on whether the business is publicly listed or backed by [&hellip;]<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card--post post-56172 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-career-advice category-europe category-hiring-advice category-market-insight category-netherlands category-tax hd_author-rebecca-sheehan\" id=\"block_bcb85d01c7f8e9aa7dacd452aa47c26a-job-56172\">\n\n\t<a class=\"card__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brewermorris.com\/de\/market-insight\/prinsjesdag-2026-what-the-dutch-budget-day-means-for-tax-hiring-and-professionals\/\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card__image-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brewermorris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/09\/iStock-177456000-1-300x225.jpg\" class=\"card__image\" alt=\"\" sizes=\"(max-width: 481px) 100vw, (max-width: 599px) 50vw, (max-width: 1240px) 33vw, 370px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brewermorris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/09\/iStock-177456000-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.brewermorris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/09\/iStock-177456000-1-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.brewermorris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/09\/iStock-177456000-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.brewermorris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/09\/iStock-177456000-1-768x576.jpg 768w\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<ul class=\"card__tags\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__tag\"><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"card__title\">Prinsjesdag 2026: what the Dutch Budget Day means for tax hiring and professionals<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<ul class=\"meta__list\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__published-date meta__item\"><span class=\"meta__item-label\">Posted<\/span> <span class=\"meta__item-value\">September 18, 2026<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"card__content\">Contents Share Key insights Prinsjesdag 2026, the Netherlands&#8216; annual Budget Day, saw the Dutch government present its latest tax plan and Miljoenennota to the Tweede Kamer, or House of Representatives. While much of the attention focused on personal income tax, Box 1, income tax brackets, tax credits, the tax-free allowance and purchasing power, the wider [&hellip;]<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card--post post-56155 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-career-advice category-career-progression category-tax category-us tag-recruitment tag-tax tag-us hd_author-stephanie-curley\" id=\"block_bcb85d01c7f8e9aa7dacd452aa47c26a-job-56155\">\n\n\t<a class=\"card__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brewermorris.com\/de\/career-advice\/how-to-become-a-head-of-tax\/\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card__image-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brewermorris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/12\/Detail_Leaders-in-discussion-at-table_shutterstock_2258472131-300x225.jpg\" class=\"card__image\" alt=\"\" sizes=\"(max-width: 481px) 100vw, (max-width: 599px) 50vw, (max-width: 1240px) 33vw, 370px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brewermorris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/12\/Detail_Leaders-in-discussion-at-table_shutterstock_2258472131-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.brewermorris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/12\/Detail_Leaders-in-discussion-at-table_shutterstock_2258472131-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.brewermorris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/12\/Detail_Leaders-in-discussion-at-table_shutterstock_2258472131-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.brewermorris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/12\/Detail_Leaders-in-discussion-at-table_shutterstock_2258472131-768x576.jpg 768w\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<ul class=\"card__tags\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__tag\"><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"card__title\">How to become a Head of Tax\u00a0<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<ul class=\"meta__list\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__published-date meta__item\"><span class=\"meta__item-label\">Posted<\/span> <span class=\"meta__item-value\">September 17, 2026<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"card__content\">Contents Share Key insights For many tax professionals, reaching the position of Head of Tax is a long-term career goal. It is a role that combines technical expertise, commercial awareness, leadership skills and strategic decision-making.&nbsp;&nbsp; As businesses face increasingly complex tax regulations, evolving reporting requirements and growing scrutiny from stakeholders, the Head of Tax has [&hellip;]<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card--post post-56137 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-finding-talent category-hiring-advice category-tax category-us hd_author-jon-mullins\" id=\"block_bcb85d01c7f8e9aa7dacd452aa47c26a-job-56137\">\n\n\t<a class=\"card__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brewermorris.com\/de\/hiring-advice\/how-to-hire-the-right-contract-tax-professional-a-guide-for-us-employers\/\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card__image-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brewermorris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/09\/GettyImages-2196870531-300x225.jpg\" class=\"card__image\" alt=\"\" sizes=\"(max-width: 481px) 100vw, (max-width: 599px) 50vw, (max-width: 1240px) 33vw, 370px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brewermorris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/09\/GettyImages-2196870531-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.brewermorris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/09\/GettyImages-2196870531-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.brewermorris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/09\/GettyImages-2196870531-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.brewermorris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/09\/GettyImages-2196870531-768x576.jpg 768w\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<ul class=\"card__tags\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__tag\"><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"card__title\">How to hire the right contract tax professional: a guide for US employers<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<ul class=\"meta__list\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__published-date meta__item\"><span class=\"meta__item-label\">Posted<\/span> <span class=\"meta__item-value\">September 15, 2026<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"card__content\">Contents Share Key insights As tax departments face growing workloads and ongoing talent shortages, more organizations are turning to contract tax professionals for specialized expertise and additional capacity. 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While commercial strategy, operational improvements and revenue growth often attract the most attention, treasury leadership has become an important contributor to the overall value creation plan. For many PE-backed companies across Europe, the Head of Treasury [&hellip;]<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading alignwide is-style-eyebrow\" id=\"h-frequently-asked-questions\">Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide has-small-font-size is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This section provides answers to the most common queries.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block is-style-accordion\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1773157332798\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What does a Head of Tax do?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">A Head of Tax oversees an organisation&#8217;s entire tax function, including tax compliance, tax strategy, tax accounting, financial reporting and risk management. They also work closely with senior stakeholders to ensure tax considerations support wider business objectives.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1773157345577\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What qualifications do you need to become a Head of Tax?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Most Heads of Tax have a degree in accounting, finance or a related discipline. Professional qualifications such as the CPA are highly valued, while additional certifications including CMA or Enrolled Agent can further strengthen career prospects.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1773157363235\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How long does it take to become a Head of Tax?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The route to Head of Tax varies, but most professionals spend several years progressing through roles such as Tax Analyst, Tax Accountant, Tax Manager and Tax Director before reaching senior tax leadership positions.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1789129276722\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Is public accounting experience required to become a Head of Tax?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">No. While many Heads of Tax begin their careers in public accounting, others build their experience entirely within corporate tax departments. Both pathways can provide the technical and commercial exposure needed for tax leadership roles.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1789548362009\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What skills are most important for a Head of Tax?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">In addition to strong technical tax knowledge, successful Heads of Tax need leadership skills, commercial awareness, stakeholder management experience and the ability to influence strategic business decisions.<br><\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1789548391513\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What career opportunities can lead to a Head of Tax position?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Professionals can strengthen their path to Head of Tax by gaining experience across areas such as corporate tax, international tax, transfer pricing, tax technology, financial reporting, compliance and tax risk management.<br><\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1789548405440\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How is technology changing the role of Head of Tax?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Tax leaders are increasingly expected to understand tax technology, automation, data analytics and digital transformation initiatives. These skills help improve efficiency, manage risk and support business strategy.<br><\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1789548428991\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Are Head of Tax professionals in demand?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes. As tax regulations become more complex and organisations face increasing reporting and compliance requirements, demand for experienced tax leaders and Heads of Tax remains strong across many industries.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Contents Share Key insights For many tax professionals, reaching the position of Head of Tax is a long-term career goal. 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