Viessmann Generations Group Overview

Viessmann is a global, diversified, and independent family company founded in 1917 with a purpose-driven commitment to "co-creating living spaces for generations to come." Now in its fourth generation, the Viessmann family continues to lead the business, with Max Viessmann serving as CEO and Chairman of the Board of Directors, carrying forward the legacy of Johann, Hans, and Martin Viessmann.

A significant milestone was reached in 2023 with the strategic partnership between Viessmann Climate Solutions and Carrier Global, forming a leading European HVAC entity. This move laid the foundation for a strategic reinvention, driving expansion and diversification in 2024. The Viessmann Generations Group (VGG) operates with a long-term investment approach, focusing on strategic co-investments, acquisitions, and minority stakes in businesses aligned with its mission. As of today we are supporting 30+ mid-sized companies and family businesses, all active in the energy transition across Europe and the US, with capital and expertise aligned in our common and shared purpose.

The Viessmann Generations Group follows a structured investment and portfolio strategy with a clear focus on sustainability, innovation, and global impact. Our key portfolio clusters include:

• Climate – Investments in renewable energy, carbon capture, and sustainable infrastructure to combat climate change
• Water – Solutions for water conservation, purification, and efficient distribution to tackle the world’s growing water crisis
• Food – Supporting sustainable agriculture, supply chain innovation, and food technology to ensure long-term food security

Viessmann Culture & Values

The Viessmann company values, first formalized in 1966 and refined in 2016, have guided the organization for over a century:

• Responsible – We are reliable, success-oriented, and committed to sustainable business practices.
• Team-Oriented – We act fairly, transparently, and with agility, focusing on solutions.
• Entrepreneurial – We are customer-focused, innovative, and technology-driven in our decision-making.

Your Mission as Senior Tax Manager

At Viessmann, tax is more than a compliance function—it is a strategic enabler of sustainable business growth. As Senior Tax Manager, you will have the opportunity to shape and develop our tax function as we enter a new chapter of expansion and transformation. Your leadership will ensure that our tax framework not only meets today’s regulatory requirements but anticipates future complexities in an evolving global tax landscape.

Your mission is to lead and optimize Viessmann’s global tax strategy, focusing on key areas such as corporate income tax (domestic and international), BEPS Pillar II, VAT, and transfer pricing.

Reporting directly to the Head of Tax, you will act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, ensuring compliance while identifying opportunities for efficiency and long-term financial sustainability. Beyond compliance, you will be instrumental in shaping Viessmann’s tax philosophy, ensuring that our tax structure supports business expansion, aligns with sustainability goals, and reinforces our role as a responsible global corporate citizen.

This is a unique opportunity to co-create the future of Viessmann’s tax function—building innovative tax solutions, optimizing financial structures, and ensuring that taxation is a driver of strategic success rather than just a regulatory requirement.

What Your Day Looks Like

Imagine a day where you’re not just reviewing tax calculations but actively influencing Viessmann’s global tax strategy. You will collaborate with finance, legal, M&A and business leaders, offering critical insights that shape key decisions. You will:

• Management of the corporate income tax compliance process for German entities (e.g. coordination of the tax returns procedure in cooperation with external tax advisors).
• As the first point of contact, management of tax audits (especially of German entities).
• Support regarding Tax Reporting purposes (in particular Current and Deferred Taxes); working closely with financial teams to ensure accuracy and strategic alignment.
• Support regarding VAT and Real Estate related Tax topics.
• Management of Transfer Pricing related matters (e.g. Master File, CbCR and Local Files).
• Implement and monitor BEPS Pillar II requirements, adapting to international regulatory changes and ensuring Viessmann stays ahead of global tax developments.
• Management / coordination of external tax advisors.
• Continuously assess and implement tax process improvements, leveraging digitalization and automation to enhance efficiency.
• Educate and empower internal teams, ensuring tax awareness is embedded in decision-making across the organization.

At Viessmann, we believe tax can be a driver of innovation and sustainability. You will help shape a tax function that is transparent, forward-thinking, and built for the future.

What You Bring

• A degree in Tax, Finance, Accounting, or Law, with extensive experience in international and German taxation.
• Certification as German tax advisor.
• Proven expertise in corporate income tax (incl. Current and Deferred Taxes, BEPS Pillar II etc.), VAT and international tax (incl. transfer pricing topics)—ideally in a multinational corporation or a Big 4 firm.
• Experience in managing complex tax audits and working with tax authorities.
• A strong understanding of global tax trends and regulatory changes.
• Proficiency in tax reporting tools and a passion for leveraging digital solutions for tax efficiency.
• Fluency in German (C1) and English (C1).

Why Join Viessmann?

Viessmann is more than just a workplace—it’s a platform for impact. Here, you have the freedom to drive change, challenge conventions, and shape the future of tax in a company committed to sustainability, innovation, and responsible business practices.

Join us in building a tax function that is modern, proactive, and strategically aligned with Viessmann’s long-term vision. We look forward to receiving your application!