Senior Financial & Tax Accountant

Mission

As Senior Financial & Tax Accountant, you will be responsible for ensuring accurate legal entity reporting and full tax compliance for Spanish entities. You will act as the main point of contact for auditors and tax advisors, driving high-quality financial reporting and timely tax filings. The role plays a key part in maintaining compliance with local GAAP, US GAAP and regulatory requirements. You will collaborate with shared service centers and corporate teams to ensure alignment and process excellence. Additionally, you will support treasury activities and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. This position is critical in safeguarding financial integrity and supporting business decision-making.

You will work closely with a team of colleagues in Spain and will be supported by PPG's Shared Service Center in the Czech Republic (responsible for ongoing accounting, Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable).

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare statutory financial statements and manage the full statutory reporting process
• Coordinate and act as main contact for external auditors
• Ensure timely and accurate tax compliance (CIT, VAT, withholding taxes, etc.)
• Manage Effective Tax Rate (ETR) calculations and US tax reporting requirements
• Review and monitor intercompany transactions and transfer pricing documentation
• Support month-end closing and balance sheet reconciliation processes
• Collaborate with SSC teams to ensure high-quality accounting processes
• Act as key contact for treasury operations and banking relationships
• Ensure compliance with SOX controls and support internal/external audits
• Participate in finance projects, system improvements and process optimization

Requirements

We are looking for an experienced accountant with good self-awareness and a strong foundation in Spanish accounting, Income tax and VAT. You are used to working independently and taking full ownership of your processes – you do not leave anything unchecked.

To thrive in the role, you have:

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Tax or related field
• +2-3 years of experience in accounting, finance or advisory (tax exposure required)
• Strong knowledge of Local GAAP and US GAAP
• Experience with tax compliance and Spanish tax regulations
• Advanced Excel skills; knowledge of Oracle or SAP is a plus
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Fluent in Spanish and English
• High level of integrity and confidentiality
• Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally
• Proactive, flexible and able to work in a fast-paced, multicultural environment

About us: 

PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD™ 

Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways than does any other company. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @PPG on X. 

The PPG Way 2030  

We are customer champions 

Proactive. Bold. Trustworthy. Everything we do starts with our customers. We listen, move fast and don’t stop until we solve their biggest challenges. When our customers win, we all grow. 

We act with purpose and speed 

Agile. Data-driven. Empowered. We take smart risks to stay ahead of the competition. We work proactively with agility, using quality data to develop solutions that create value.  

We are excellent operators 

Productive. Collaborative. Accountable. No matter our role, we identify problems, take ownership and always bring solutions. We are both proactive and responsive to drive continuous improvement and deliver results. We support our frontline, the faces of PPG to our customers.   

We compete to win 

Future-focused. Driven. Ambitious. We are passionate about growing our business and winning with our customers. We deliver results, embrace new technologies and leverage agility and speed as strengths. 

We are PPG proud 

Strong. United. Passionate. We work safely, act with integrity and value our diverse perspectives. We celebrate achievements and take pride in the positive impact we create together to protect and beautify the world. 

At PPG we use AI in the hiring process to make the process more efficient. AI tools do not make hiring decisions. You can learn more by going to  https://careers.ppg.com/us/en/candidate-resources.  

PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.  

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PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary by location which allows us to compensate employees competitively in different geographic markets. PPG considers several factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications and education, licensure and certifications, and other organizational needs. Other incentives may apply.  
Our employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of our employees. Any insurance coverages and benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.  Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process. 

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