Tax Commissioner Natural Persons NP Plus (m/f/d)

About the job

As the fifth largest canton in Switzerland with around 6000 employees, we at the cantonal administration are committed to the common good of society. With an impressive variety of services, our work affects all areas of life, be it education, economy, law, security, nature, health, construction, culture, and finance. Through our meaningful work, we leave a small footprint every day, as it is relevant to over half a million people.


To complement our team (NP Plus), we are looking for you as of 1 September 2026 or by arrangement as

Tax Commissioner Natural Persons NP Plus (m/f/d)

• Assessment of demanding special cases in the area of income and wealth taxes for natural persons (outside the mass procedure)
• Tax material evaluation of complex matters within the assessment procedure
• Case-specific execution of additional tax procedures
• Collaboration with other areas such as the main department for legal entities, withholding tax, judicial authorities, social insurances, VAT, etc.
• Handling objections and preparing statements for the administrative appeals commission
• Providing case-related tax law information
• Participation in specialist projects and further training as needed

• Bachelor's or Master's degree or a function-specific qualification in the financial sector (e.g. fiduciary with federal diploma, certified fiduciary expert, certified tax expert, SSK course II or III, or higher education in business administration)
• Several years of professional experience in taxes, fiduciary services, or accounting
• Decisiveness, resilience, and ability to work in a team
• Independent, careful, and analytical working style
• Confident expression in spoken and written language
• Communication and negotiation skills

• Versatile and demanding activity with high personal responsibility in a motivating, collegial environment
• Thorough induction
• Excellent opportunities for professional and personal development
• Contemporary working models with flexible working hours and the possibility of home office
• Attractive workplace in the centre of the city of St. Gallen
• Informal culture

Tax Office | sg.ch
Billy Rohner, Head of Main Department NP, +41 58 229 41 47, billy.rohner@sg.ch