Head of Tax Department 80 – 100% <br>(also possible from 60% in job sharing)

18 April 2026
Permanent position
Wetzikon

Job summary

Wetzikon is a vibrant city in Zürcher Oberland. This role offers a dynamic work environment and growth opportunities.

Tasks

Lead the tax department with eight staff members.
Oversee state and municipal tax assessments and support.
Assist with property evaluations and complex tax issues.

Skills

Strong expertise in Zurich tax law and leadership experience.
Structured and solution-oriented work approach.
Service-oriented mindset with decisive leadership.

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About the job

Wetzikon is a vibrant city in the Zurich Oberland. The mix between an attractive residential community and an important economic location, as well as the ideal transport connections, ensure growth.

Head of Tax Department 80 – 100%
(also possible from 60% in job sharing)

We look forward to hearing from you from August 1, 2026, or by arrangement.

Say YES to a challenging role, to using your organizational strengths, and to a responsible leadership position.

Your tasks

Further development and operational management of the tax department with eight employees
Responsibility and support in the assessment of state and municipal taxes
Support with complex evaluations and tax law issues
Support in the preparation of property valuations
Assessment of real estate capital gains taxes
Managing the secretariat of the tax commission

Your profile

Very good expertise and experience in Zurich tax law
Leadership experience from a comparable function
Integrative leadership style and decisive
Structured and solution-oriented working method
Service-oriented

Your future

Take the opportunity to take on a varied and exciting role with a high degree of independence and personal responsibility. You can expect a young and young-at-heart team that convinces with an open and direct communication culture and makes it easier for you to get started with us. The compatibility of work and private life is a central concern for us. We support you in optimally balancing both – flexible working hours and the option of home office are a matter of course for us.

Our other benefits can be found at: The City of Wetzikon as an Employer

It is possible to take over this position in job sharing with a focus on real estate capital gains tax in a reduced workload (from 60%).

Information:
Ruedi Keller, Head of Finance & Real Estate Division, 044 931 32 30
Jannik Fitzi, Head of Tax Department, 044 931 32 60

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