Head of Tax

Vestiaire Collective is the leading global platform for desirable pre-loved fashion and a pioneer in transforming how people consume fashion.

Our mission is simple: make circular fashion the norm, not the exception.
Through technology, expertise, and a highly engaged global community, we enable millions of people to buy and sell fashion in a more sustainable way.

Founded in Paris in 2009, Vestiaire Collective is now a globally scaled marketplace with offices in Paris, London, Berlin, New York, Singapore, and Ho Chi Minh City, and logistics hubs across Europe, Asia, and the US.

Today, we are a team of around 600 people from over 50 nationalities, united by a shared ambition: to drive meaningful change in the fashion industry.

Our values, Activism, Transparency, Dedication, Greatness, and Collective, shape how we build, collaborate, and grow every day.

Vestiaire Collective is looking for a Tax Manager/Head of Tax in our Paris office.

Location: Paris
Experience: 5–8 years
Industry: Second-hand Marketplace (Circular Economy)
Employment Type: Full-time

 

The role

As our Tax Manager / Head of Tax, you will:

• Lead VAT Compliance & Strategy: Oversee VAT compliance across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring accurate reporting, filings, and payments. Develop and implement VAT strategies that align with our marketplace business model and international expansion. Represent the company in case of tax audits.

• Navigate International Taxation: Manage cross-border tax issues, including transfer pricing, permanent establishment risks, and double taxation treaties. Work closely with local advisors and internal teams to ensure compliance and optimize tax positions.

• Drive Process Innovation: Improve, design and implement scalable tax processes and systems, leveraging technology to automate and streamline workflows. Be a problem-solver, finding creative solutions to complex tax challenges.

• Collaborate & Advise: Partner with finance, legal, and operations teams to provide tax guidance on business decisions, new market entries, and product launches. Act as the go-to expert for all tax-related matters.

• Stay Ahead of the Curve: Monitor and interpret evolving tax regulations, proactively identifying risks and opportunities. Represent the company in discussions with tax authorities and external advisors. 

  About You

  • Experience: 5–8 years in tax, with a focus on VAT and international taxation, preferably in a fast-paced, digital, or marketplace environment. An experience in a tax law firm would be a plus.

  • Technical Skills: Strong knowledge of VAT rules, international tax principles, and experience with tax reporting systems. Familiarity with e-commerce or platform business models is a plus.

  • Mindset: Resourceful, inventive, and hands-on. You thrive in dynamic environments, enjoy solving complex problems, and are not afraid to roll up your sleeves.

  • Communication: Excellent English skills; ability to explain complex tax concepts in simple terms to non-experts.

  • Attitude: Proactive, collaborative, and passionate about sustainability and the circular economy.

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    What We Offer

    • Purpose-driven work at scale
      Join a company reshaping the fashion industry towards circularity, you directly contributes to reducing waste and extending the life of luxury items.
    • High-impact scope & ownership
      Work on products used globally, where your decisions have immediate, measurable impact on millions of users across 70+ countries.
    • A truly international environment
      Collaborate with a diverse team of 50+ nationalities across Paris, London, Berlin, New York, Singapore, and Ho Chi Minh City.
    • Career acceleration in a fast-moving scale-up
      Take ownership early, grow fast, and shape your path, as an expert or a future leader.
    • Learning & growth as a priority
      Dedicated budget, continuous feedback culture, and opportunities to work on cutting-edge topics (AI, marketplace dynamics, scalability, etc.).
    • Flexible ways of working
      Hybrid model (typically 2 days remote per week), with trust and autonomy at the core of how we operate.
    • Give back through action
      2 paid days per year to support a cause of your choice and actively contribute to positive impact beyond your day-to-day role.
    • Competitive compensation & benefits
      Including bonus, health coverage, lunch vouchers, Gym-Pass, and additional legal perks depending on your location.

       

       

      Research shows that candidates from underrepresented backgrounds including women, people with disabilities, and other marginalized communities, are less likely to apply unless they meet 100% of the criteria.

      At Vestiaire Collective, we believe diversity drives better decisions, stronger products, and more meaningful impact.
      If this role excites you but your experience doesn’t align perfectly, we still encourage you to apply, your perspective could be exactly what we’re looking for.

      Vestiaire Collective is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

       

      PS: We take candidate experience seriously, and your safety too !

      Vestiaire Collective will only contact you through official email addresses ending in @vestiairecollective.com or [email protected].
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