Tax Controller – Manager - 623
Private Equity – Luxembourg
Our client is a leading European private equity investor with a long-established track record of partnering with ambitious businesses across the DACH region and broader European markets. Managing multi-billion-euro investment strategies, the firm combines institutional capital, entrepreneurial thinking and a strong growth culture.
As part of an important phase of expansion, the firm is continuing to strengthen its Luxembourg platform. We have been mandated to identify a Tax Controller to oversee all tax-related matters across a portfolio of Luxembourg holding, financing and investment structures.
This is a highly visible position combining tax compliance oversight, governance responsibilities and transaction support. The successful candidate will act as a key liaison between internal finance teams, external advisers and senior stakeholders while helping ensure the efficient management of tax matters across the platform.
The role offers broad exposure to private equity transactions, financing arrangements, restructurings and cross-border investment structures within a dynamic and entrepreneurial environment.
The Role
- Own and oversee all Luxembourg tax matters across a portfolio of holding, financing and investment structures.
- Act as the primary point of contact for tax matters, coordinating effectively with internal stakeholders, external advisers, service providers and tax authorities.
- Oversee all direct and indirect tax compliance obligations, ensuring accurate and timely reporting across the platform.
- Monitor tax risks and ensure compliance with evolving Luxembourg and international tax regulations.
- Support acquisitions, disposals, restructurings and financing transactions, providing practical tax input throughout the transaction lifecycle.
- Manage external advisers on tax due diligence, structuring projects and other strategic tax initiatives.
- Review tax provisions and support tax-related aspects of statutory reporting, audits and financial reporting processes.
- Contribute to the enhancement of tax governance, controls and operational processes as the Luxembourg platform continues to grow.
The Person
- 5–10+ years of Luxembourg tax experience gained within private equity, asset management, professional services or a comparable environment.
- Strong knowledge of Luxembourg corporate taxation, investment structures and related compliance obligations.
- Experience overseeing tax compliance across multiple legal entities and complex structures.
- Exposure to holding companies, financing vehicles, SPVs and alternative investment structures.
- Experience coordinating external tax advisers and managing multiple stakeholders.
- Exposure to transaction-related tax matters, including acquisitions, restructurings or financing arrangements, would be advantageous.
- Degree in Tax, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Law or a related discipline.
- Relevant Luxembourg tax, accounting or professional qualification would be considered a strong asset.
- Fluent English required; additional European languages would be advantageous.
- Hands-on, pragmatic and solutions-oriented approach.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
- Commercial mindset with the ability to balance technical accuracy and business objectives.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Comfortable operating within a growing and evolving environment.
- Able to work independently while collaborating effectively across multiple teams.
This is a rare opportunity to join a leading European private equity platform during a significant period of growth. The role offers broad exposure across tax, transactions, governance and finance, together with significant visibility among senior leadership and decision-makers.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to help shape the Luxembourg platform, influence key processes and contribute to the continued expansion of a highly regarded international investment business.
If you are interested in this position or would like to discuss other opportunities we are currently recruiting for, please forward your CV in English.
Greenfield is a specialist talent advisory firm supporting leadership teams across Luxembourg’s financial, professional services, and corporate ecosystem, addressing complex hiring challenges through judgement, execution, and long-term partnership.
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