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

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, 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 for over half a million people.

The Cantonal Tax Office is responsible for the enforcement of the provisions of federal, cantonal and municipal taxes. It ensures a 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 340,000 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 (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)

Workload: 80-100%

Workplace: St. Gallen

What to expect

• Assessment of demanding special cases in the area of income and wealth taxes of natural persons (outside the mass procedure)
• Tax material assessment of complex issues within the framework of the assessment procedure
• Case-specific execution of additional tax procedures
• Collaboration with other areas such as the main department Legal Entities, withholding tax, judicial authorities, social insurances, VAT etc.
• Handling of objections and preparation of statements to the Administrative Appeals Commission
• Provision of case-related tax law information
• Participation in specialist projects and further training as needed

What distinguishes you

• Bachelor's, Master's degree or a function-specific training 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 the field of taxes, fiduciary or accounting
• Decisiveness, resilience and ability to work in a team
• Independent, careful and analytical way of working
• Confident expression in spoken and written language
• Communication and negotiation skills

What we offer

• 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

Ready for the next step? If we have aroused your interest and you would like to be part of the team, we look forward to receiving your application.

Further information from:

Laurien Sloof, HR Business Partner, +41 58 229 69 09, laurien.sloof@sg.ch

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