US Individual Tax Manager, Moore Stephens Emerson, Zurich/ Switzerland

MOORE STEPHENS EMERSON GmbH

We are a Swiss Firm specializing in US individual and corporate cross-border taxation. MSE is a member of the Moore Stephens international services group with US international tax practices in Zurich, London and Detroit. We are also a member of Moore Stephens International Limited who has offices in 112 countries worldwide.

Our clients are individuals, estates, trusts, legal advisors, corporations and financial institutions, all located in Switzerland and other European cities. We take great pride in maintaining a high client service standard.

Due to the growth of our team and to expand our services in the Zurich office we are currently looking for a

US Individual Tax Manager

We offer a flexible and challenging international working environment, where hands-on-approach and teamwork are required. Your work/life balance is important to us and we foster growth, international training and career advancement and support an international exchange program.

Please consult our website www.msemerson.com for more information about the Swiss firm.

Relocation from abroad

We will help with your relocation to Zurich/Switzerland and offer you a permanent career position in our growing organization.

Education

We require an accounting background, the candidate needs to be a certified public accountant (CPA) or US Enrolled Agent (EA), obtained possibly a Master’s degree in Taxation and/or a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.

Work experience

The candidate needs to have comprehensive experience in cross border US individual tax compliance, foreign disclosures and expertise in various areas including global tax minimization for individuals, PFIC’s and expatriate and alien taxation. Furthermore, experience with US tax compliance including Forms 1116, 2555, 8621, and 8833 is required. Our candidate needs to have at least 6 years of working experience with one of the Big Four firms in the USA, Canada or Europe or with an accounting firm with a specialized US international tax compliance department located in the USA, Canada or Europe.

Responsibilities

You will provide guidance to existing and new clients on US compliance matters and international tax planning issues. We value proven managerial skills to provide internal US tax training.
High level of responsibilities and consulting on a variety of US tax issues, including Federal and State tax compliance for individual US citizens, green card holders, visa holders or nonresidents. You will also provide tax planning for high net worth clients and work actively together with the Detroit and London office.

Requirements

Solid technical US tax knowledge, highly competent US tax professional
Ability to work with a global team
Native English speaker or fluent in English
Excellent communication skills, dedication to high client service standards
Working experience with CCH/Wolters Kluwers tools would be an asset

We offer
International, flexible and challenging working environment
Local position in Zurich/Switzerland with competitive salary and bonus system
Your hands-on approach and your dedication and hard work will be appreciated and valued
Your work/life balance and quality of life is important to us
We offer some help with relocation to ensure smooth integration in Switzerland
We offer to help with German lessons
We present you with generous retirement and insurance benefits
We sponsor the process of your work permit

If your background matches our job description, please send your résumé with the indication of your nationality, together with an explanation why you would like to work in Switzerland directly to Mrs. Ulli Widmer at UWidmer@msemerson.