EME Tax Specialist

About Nebius:

Nebius is leading a new era in cloud infrastructure for the global AI economy. We are building a full-stack AI cloud platform that supports developers and enterprises from data and model training through to production deployment, without the cost and complexity of building large in-house AI/ML infrastructure.

Built by engineers, for engineers. From large-scale GPU orchestration to inference optimization, we own the hard problems across compute, storage, networking and applied AI.

Listed on Nasdaq (NBIS) and headquartered in Amsterdam, we have a global footprint with R&D hubs across Europe, the UK, North America and Israel. Our team of 1,500+ includes hundreds of engineers with deep expertise across hardware, software and AI R&D.

Role Overview  

The EME Tax Specialist owns operational and advisory work across employment tax, global mobility and employee equity. The role applies compliant payroll and off-payroll tax treatment as employees move across borders, participate in equity programs and support new-country launches.   

Key Responsibilities  

Advise on employment tax , manage payroll tax implications of mobility , benefits and equity events .  

C oordinate shadow-payroll inputs, calculations, reconciliations and reporting with payroll teams and external providers.  

Support tax and payroll workstreams for new-country launches, including registrations, local requirements, controls and operational implementation .  

Maintain compliant tax treatment and payroll reporting for employee equity events and support transition/transformation projects .  

Track filing obligations, deadlines and risk items across relevant jurisdictions, resolving issues or escalating them with clear recommendations.  

Partner with Payroll, People, Legal, Finance and external advisers to interpret requirements and implement practical processes.  

Create and maintain policies, process documentation, employee guidance and audit evidence.  

Review data and controls for accuracy, confidentiality and consistency, and identify opportunities for automation.  

Key Qualifications & Experience  

Must-have requirements:  

5 or more years of relevant experience in employment tax, global mobility tax, equity compensation tax or payroll tax.  

Working knowledge of multi-country payroll and shadow-payroll processes.  

Experience applying tax requirements to employee equity and cross-border employee cases.  

Ability to manage external advisers and explain complex tax matters to non-specialists.  

Strong spreadsheet and data-analysis skills, including reconciliations and issue investigation.  

Organi s ed delivery, careful documentation and sound judgment under deadlines.  

Experience supporting new-country or legal-entity launches.  

Preferred experiences:  

Experience with an equity administration platform s .  

Global Mobility experience.  

A relevant tax, accounting or payroll qualification.  

Experience in a fast-growing international technology company.  

 Competencies & Behavioral Traits  

Clear judgment when requirements are incomplete or differ across jurisdictions.  

Careful handling of confidential employee and tax information.  

Practical problem solving and early escalation of material risks.  

Clear communication with employees, internal partners and external advisers.  

Ownership of controlled, audit-ready processes.  

Benefits & Perks:

Competitive compensation

Career growth and learning opportunities

Flexibility and ownership

Collaborative and innovative culture

Opportunity to work on impactful AI projects

International environment and talented teams

What's it like to work at Nebius:

Fast moving - Bold thinking - Constant growth - Meaningful impact - Trust and real ownership - Opportunity to shape the future of AI 

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Nebius is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace and to providing equal employment opportunities in all aspects of employment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the country in which they apply and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility as a condition of hire. 

If you need accommodations during the application process, please let us know.