Tax Manager

FIFA; Zürich; On-site; CHF 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and fitness

Home office

Language courses

Continuous learning

Pension

Relocation assistance

Sustainability

Vacation

Volunteering

Job summary

FIFA is seeking a Tax Manager to lead core tax compliance, reporting, and international tax obligations from Zurich. You will coordinate with external advisors and drive group tax strategy and planning across the Finance function globally.

The role requires 6-8 years in corporate/international taxation, strong data analysis, and a professional tax qualification. Fluent English is essential; knowledge of other FIFA languages is a plus.

Qualifications

• 6-8 years of experience in corporate taxation, international tax, or tax advisory roles.
• Experience overseeing international tax compliance obligations across multiple jurisdictions.
• Experience supporting tax audits, tax authority inquiries, and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Strong data analysis and modelling capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Core Tax Compliance and Reporting: Prepare Swiss tax calculation and review tax returns.
• Oversee international tax compliance obligations and Country-by-Country reporting with external advisors.
• Support and lead tax audits, authority inquiries, and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Support transfer pricing compliance and intercompany matters.
• Coordinate tax handbooks, guidance materials, and stakeholder communications.

Skills

Fluent English

Data analysis

Modelling

Project management

Independent working

Professional judgement

Education

University degree or equivalent in Taxation, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Law, or related field

Professional tax qualification (Swiss Tax Expert / CPA / ACCA)

Job description

Tax Manager

Department: Finance

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Zurich

Reporting To: gina lindner

Description

As the organiser of some of the biggest and most iconic sport events in the world, we lead the way in the sport and event industry.

Join the team and support us on our mission.

THE POSITION

These are your key tasks:

Core Tax Compliance and Reporting

• Prepare FIFA's annual Swiss tax calculation.
• Review FIFA's Swiss tax return prepared by external advisors.
• Oversee and review FIFA's international tax compliance obligations.
• Lead the preparation and filing of Country-by-Country (CbCr) reporting together with the support of external advisors.
• Support the withholding tax documentation process.
• Prepare and maintain the Group tax compliance calendar.
• Support and/or lead tax filings, responses to tax authority inquiries, and tax audits.
• Support the Internal Audit function in assessing and monitoring tax risks.

Tournament Tax Operations & Compliance

• Support the Tax team in assessing tax obligations arising in connection with international tournaments and events.
• Support the tax implementation in tournament host jurisdictions.
• Assist in the preparation of tax handbooks, guidance materials, and communications for key stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain tools used to calculate, monitor and report tax obligations arising from payments.
• Coordinate the collection, validation, and reporting of information required in tournament host jurisdictions.
• Oversee tax compliance obligations for key stakeholders in collaboration with external advisors.
• Support transfer pricing compliance and related intercompany matters.

Group tax strategy and tax planning

• Support and/ or lead the analysis of new tax legislation and regulatory developments, assess their impact on FIFA and Group entities, define resulting obligations, and support implementation across the Finance function globally.
• Support the calculation of group effective tax rates and the preparation of tax forecasts.
• Assist in the development, maintenance, and implementation of Group tax policies.
• Support the identification and implementation of tax optimization opportunities aligned with business objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Identify and drive improvements in tax compliance processes, reporting, and documentation.

YOUR PROFILE

We work hard at FIFA.

We are dedicated, ambitious and innovative.

And we respect our values. Always.

For all roles, we seek talented people with an entrepreneurial spirit and a global mindset.

The specific competencies we require for this position are:

• 6-8 years of experience in corporate taxation, international tax, or tax advisory roles.
• Experience overseeing international tax compliance obligations across multiple jurisdictions.
• Experience supporting tax audits, tax authority inquiries, and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Strong project management skills
• Demonstrated experience working with external tax advisors and managing tax-related projects.
• Experience with transfer pricing, Country-by-Country (CbCr) reporting, and international tax frameworks is highly desirable.
• University degree or equivalent higher education in Taxation, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Law, or a related field.
• Professional tax qualification (e.g. Swiss Tax Expert, Chartered Tax Adviser, Certified Tax Adviser, CPA, ACCA, or equivalent) is strongly preferred.
• Fluent in English. Proficiency in any other FIFA language (French, Spanish, or German) is an asset.
• Ability to work independently, take ownership, and exercise sound professional judgement.
• Experience with tax reporting, tax compliance, and financial reporting systems.
• Strong data analysis and modelling capabilities.

PERKS & BENEFITS

The biggest benefit of a career at FIFA is the privilege to work for the beautiful game and create something that matters.

Alongside that privilege, we also offer some extra perks and benefits:

• Health and fitness: Regular football sessions for all abilities, plus on-site gym.
• Home office: Up to two days of home office per week if work permits and home office allowance for all.
• Language courses: Offered to all staff to aid personal and professional growth.
• Continuous learning: We care about your development and encourage internal mobility, offering a variety of training and education to help achieve it.
• Pension: Flexible pension benefits with generous employer contributions.
• Relocation assistance: A dedicated team will be on hand to support your relocation.
• Sustainability: We support all employees using public transport.
• Vacation: Maintain a healthy work/life balance with a generous vacation allowance.
• Volunteering: Make an impact beyond your regular role and bond with colleagues by volunteering with one of our partners.