Senior Director Group Tax 80-100%

To complement our team, we are looking for a customer- and teamoriented individual for the business area Group Functions at the Flamatt site as a

Senior Director Group Tax 80-100%

For over 75 years, we have been following our curiosity. It drives us and has made Comet a leading Swiss technology company worldwide. Curiosity and the spirit of research have allowed us to become and remain innovative. For a better and sustainable world.

We develop and produce innovative high-tech components and systems based on X-ray and radio-frequency technology. Our developments make an important contribution to safer, more efficient and more sustainable production, mobility and communication. 

In the Group Funtions, we support the market-oriented divisions with central services. We work together today on the solutions for tomorrow - in close cooperation with our customers and always with high quality standards.

What you will do:  

• Own and drive the global tax strategy, partnering with executive leadership to align tax planning with business objectives and optimize the group’s overall tax position.
• Establish and continuously enhance a best-in-class tax governance framework, ensuring robust internal controls, risk mitigation, and compliance across all jurisdictions.
• Provide strategic oversight of global tax compliance and reporting, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and alignment with regulatory requirements.
• Lead transfer pricing strategy and oversee tax aspects of strategic initiatives, including M&A, restructurings, and cross-border business models.
• Act as a trusted advisor and senior stakeholder partner, managing relationships with tax authorities, auditors, and external advisors while leading tax audits and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

What you bring:

• Master’s degree in Tax, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or equivalent
• 10+ years of progressive experience in international tax (Big 4 and/or multinational environment), with a strong track record in leading complex global tax operations
• Deep expertise in tax planning, compliance, governance, and international tax structures, including transfer pricing and M&A transactions
• Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and lead cross-functional initiatives in a global, matrix organization
• Excellent analytical and communication skills; fluent in English and German, with a strategic mindset, high level of ownership, and willingness to travel (10%)

Why join us? Break new ground with us:

• Work on innovative solutions for global technical challenges
• Benefit from flexible working options and hybrid working
• Take part in Comet’s success through profit sharing
• Work with international colleagues and grow as a team
• Enjoy our diverse educational and career opportunities
• Profit from on-site perks such as discounted meals, free fruit, and support for health initiatives like "bike to work”
• Benefit from tax-free fringe benefits via Swibeco.ch, employee discounts (e.g. brack.ch, CC Aligro, SIXT), mobility perks including fleet discounts, free parking and e-charging stations for cars and bikes
   

We are curious about you and look forward to receiving your complete online application and will be happy to answer any questions you may have.

For this vacancy, we only consider direct applications. Submissions from recruitment agencies will not be considered.

Comet AG 
Herrengasse 10
3175 Flamatt
Switzerland
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