Tax Commissioner Natural Persons (m/f/d)

Publication date:24 September 2025
Workload:100%
Place of work:St.Gallen

Job summary

Join the St.Gallen Cantonal Administration, a leading employer. Embrace a meaningful role in public service.

Tasks

Prepare and conduct tax assessments independently and accurately.
Provide expert advice during the assessment process for clients.
Collaborate with municipal tax offices for effective exchanges.

Skills

Bachelor's/Master's in business or equivalent with tax experience.
Strong communication and negotiation abilities.
Customer-oriented mindset and decision-making skills.

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About the job

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, and finance. With our meaningful

work, we leave a small footprint every day, as it is relevant for 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 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 for 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 January 1, 2026, or by agreement as

Tax Commissioner Natural Persons (m/f/d)

Workload: 80%-100%

Workplace: St. Gallen

What to expect

You prepare assessments in accordance with regulations and carry them out independently within your workload
You provide competent information – before, during, and after the assessment procedure
You handle legal remedies, process objections, and prepare statements for appeals and complaints before the Administrative Appeals Commission
You work closely with the municipal tax offices and maintain a constructive exchange at eye level

What distinguishes you

You have a Bachelor’s / Master’s degree or another higher education in business administration (e.g., fiduciary with a federal certificate, finance and accounting specialist with a federal certificate, or an equivalent qualification)
You bring several years of professional experience in the field of taxes, fiduciary, or banking
You are resilient, decisive, and responsible
You convince with confident appearance, communication, and negotiation skills
You think and act customer-oriented

What we offer

A versatile and demanding activity with high personal responsibility in a motivating, collegial environment
Excellent opportunities for professional and personal development
Modern work models with flexible working hours and the possibility of home office
An open "du" culture where your opinion counts and trust is lived

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.