Senior Tax Manager(m/w/x)

Description

You will lead international tax strategy and M&A initiatives, translating complex data into actionable guidance for executives while ensuring global compliance and cash efficiency across the company.

Requirements

• •Master’s degree in Tax, Law, Economics, Finance, Accounting, or related field
• •Professional tax qualification (e.g. CPA, ACCA, Swiss Tax Expert, Chartered Tax Advisor) strongly preferred
• •8–12 years of international corporate tax and transfer pricing experience
• •Experience in Big 4, international tax advisory, or comparable in‑house tax function ideally
• •M&A tax exposure as a plus
• •Experience in energy, construction, manufacturing, engineering, or other project‑based industries
• •Hands‑on involvement in tax controversy and audit defense
• •Deep knowledge of international corporate tax, transfer pricing, and IFRS tax accounting
• •Familiarity with tax technology/tools and IFS ERP
• •Fluent English and strong German
• •Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• •Problem‑solving skills and hands‑on mindset
• •Willingness to travel internationally
• •Eligibility to work in Switzerland

Tasks

• •Provide international direct tax and transfer pricing advice
• •Drive group-wide tax policies and planning initiatives
• •Minimize tax leakage and optimize cash efficiency
• •Lead tax advisory for international construction projects
• •Support M&A transactions and tax due diligence
• •Manage post-deal integration for new acquisitions
• •Oversee direct tax controversies and support audits
• •Coordinate with external tax advisors as required
• •Advise Group Tax and various business stakeholders
• •Deliver tax training to non-tax audiences
• •Translate complex tax matters for C-suite executives
• •Monitor global direct tax developments and implications
• •Support tax accounting processes according to IFRS

Tools & Technologies