Senior Tax Associate / Assistant Tax Manager / Tax Manager (US Tax)

About the role

A private client group and a corporate tax group in Zurich or Geneva are looking for a detail-oriented, motivated Senior Tax Associate, Assistant Tax Manager or Tax Manager working 80-100% of the time. The title depends on experience: applicants with five to ten years of individual US tax experience are welcome, and a more senior title will be given according to level of experience.

Key responsibilities

• Demonstrate a complete understanding of US tax concepts and apply them to client situations
• Analyze information thoroughly and accurately to ensure precision and compliance
• Review and sign off US tax filings prepared for clients, maintaining high quality standards
• Develop practical solutions, recommendations and implementation plans for clients' tax situations
• Guide clients through complex, judgmental decisions toward optimal outcomes
• Build long-term, trust-based client relationships and identify opportunities for tax planning and other specialized services
• Use technology to maximize productivity and accuracy
• Supervise team members and encourage collaboration

Required profile

• 5-10 years of US tax experience, especially with a Big 4 or boutique firm serving international clients
• Bachelor's degree and Enrolled Agent or US CPA designation
• Ability to teach technical training to peers and staff
• Fluent written and spoken English; other languages are a plus
• Swiss legal working requirements (EU citizens with resident status or current work visa); sponsorship requests may be considered in exceptional cases