Tax Commissioner / Post-Taxation (m/f/d)

As the fifth largest canton in Switzerland with around 6000 employees, we are committed to the common good of society at the

cantonal administration. With an impressive variety of services,

our work affects all areas of life, whether education, economy, law, security, nature, health, construction, culture, or finance. Through our meaningful

work, we leave a small footprint every day, as it is relevant to over half a million people.

The Cantonal Tax Office is responsible for enforcing the provisions of federal, cantonal, and municipal taxes. It ensures the complete registration of all taxpayers, professional and customer-oriented tax assessment, and uniform tax collection.

The main department for natural persons is responsible for the uniform assessment of income and wealth taxes and the examination of the refund of withholding tax for around 330,000 natural persons, as well as the valuation of around 22,000 unlisted companies based in the canton of St. Gallen.

To complement our team, we are looking for you as of May 1, 2026, or by agreement, as

Tax Commissioner / Post-Taxation (m/f/d)

Workload: 40-60%

Workplace: St. Gallen

What to expect

• You carry out the post-taxation of income and wealth values self-declared or discovered by the tax authority (excluding tax criminal proceedings)
• You perform the tax law assessment of previously undeclared values
• You correspond and negotiate with taxpayers and/or their representatives
• You handle objections and continued legal remedies to the administrative appeals commission
• You answer general inquiries about post-taxation procedures

What distinguishes you

• You have professional experience in the field of taxes or fiduciary services
• Ideally, you have completed further training in finance or are undergoing training (e.g., fiduciary with a federal certificate, SSK course IIA, municipal vocational school GFS, or higher business education)
• You are decisive, resilient, and a team player
• You are characterized by an independent and careful way of working
• You have a confident expression in spoken and written language
• You have a confident appearance

What we offer

• You can expect a versatile and demanding activity with high personal responsibility in a motivating, collegial environment with a first-name culture
• You will receive excellent opportunities for professional and personal development
• You benefit from modern work models with flexible working hours and the possibility of home office
• An attractive workplace in the center of the city of St. Gallen awaits you

Ready for the next step? If we have sparked your interest and you want to be part of the team, we look forward to your application.