US Tax Senior Manager – HNWI’s & Entrepreneurs – Zurich, Switzerland

Our client is one of Europe’s largest independent  US tax firms providing services to US high net worth individuals, Fund structures with US connections and International businesses seeking to expand into and out of the USA. The firm has offices in London, Zurich and Frankfurt and wishes to continue its growth through Europe.

Due to increased demand for their services, the firm currently seeks to hire a US Individual Tax Senior Manager who has a track record of working with clients who are HNWI’s and Entrepreneurs. You would have seen and regularly dealt with a wide spectrum of US tax issues faced by professionals and high net worth individuals. This should include, OVDI, CFC’s, PFIC’s, Multi Year filers and Americans entering the Tax compliance system for the first time.

You will need to have a Bachelor’s degree and or Master’s degree in Accounting, Taxation or a related field. You will have technical expertise in the field of federal taxation and multi-state returns Corporations, partnerships, high net worth individuals, trusts & estates is beneficial. You will have 10-15 years of experience in taxation and public accounting. You must have an active CPA / EA license.  You are an experienced leader, who envisions new opportunities and provides leadership with suggestions for positive change. Fluent in English; French and/or German is a plus but not necessary.

The firm offers a highly competitive remuneration package based on past experience and performance, and including a discretionary bonus scheme, private medical insurance, company pension plan, life insurance and a commission scheme for new work generated.

This is a great opportunity to join a multilingual team lead by US CPAs and US attorneys with experience in the Big 4 and Fortune 500 companies. The firm provides a supportive and collegiate working environment where personal and professional development is encouraged.

You will need to meet Swiss legal working requirements, including EU citizens with the right to work in Switzerland who are looking to relocate. Applications for Third Party nationals (i.e., non-EU/EFTA nationals) will only be considered in very exceptional circumstances due to the difficulty in obtaining working visas.