Senior Manager - International Corporate Tax & Transformation (Zurich)

About the role

EY's Tax Accounting & Risk Advisory Services (TARAS) practice is hiring a Senior Manager in International Corporate Tax & Transformation in Zurich. The role sits at the intersection of tax and assurance: working like an auditor, grounded in tax law, and covering complex, internationally relevant topics in financial reporting. Clients include leading national and international banks and insurance companies, who need help navigating complex tax reporting, redesigning their tax functions and embracing transformation through technology and AI.

Key responsibilities

• Act as a trusted advisor and central point of contact for clients and colleagues on complex direct tax accounting matters.
• Lead tax audits for international groups and Swiss entities, working closely with assurance teams and combining tax and audit perspectives.
• Help clients transform their tax functions, combining technical expertise with process, data and technology-driven solutions.
• Build expertise in areas such as BEPS Pillar 2 and assess its implications for audit and advisory engagements.
• Manage client portfolios end-to-end, including planning, delivery and continuous improvement of processes and quality.
• Coach and develop team members in a collaborative, ambitious team culture.

Required profile

• 5-7 years of experience in tax accounting, tax audit or a comparable role, ideally in an international environment.
• Structured, solution-oriented mindset with strong project management skills.
• Curious and open to innovation, especially in using technology and AI in tax and reporting.
• Collaborative mindset and clear, confident communication style.
• Fluency in German and English.

Required skills

• Strong understanding of accounting and tax reporting (IFRS and/or US GAAP).
• Ability to connect technical topics across disciplines.