International Tax Manager

Frontiers is a leading open‑access research publisher that aims to make science freely available worldwide. The company is expanding its Finance Team and seeks an International Tax Manager to join the group. Reporting to the Director of Finance, the manager will oversee tax compliance and tax‑related financial reporting for all of Frontiers' legal entities and will help shape the firm's overall tax strategy. On a daily basis the International Tax Manager will ensure that Swiss and international tax obligations, such as withholding tax, sales tax, VAT and corporate income tax, are met in every jurisdiction where Frontiers operates. The role involves monitoring legislative changes, assessing their impact, and developing tax‑efficient strategies. Responsibilities also include maintaining transfer‑pricing documentation, preparing GAAP and non‑GAAP statutory tax provisions, coordinating tax footnotes in the financial statements, managing local and foreign tax audits, and supervising external advisers for outsourced tax work. Project work will be carried out in close collaboration with finance, accounting, legal and other cross‑functional teams. The position requires a bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline and at least eight years of relevant experience gained in a top‑tier public accounting firm or as an in‑house Tax Manager for an international organisation. Candidates must possess a strong working knowledge of the Swiss tax system, including withholding tax, VAT/sales tax and corporate income tax, and be familiar with the tax regimes of all jurisdictions where Frontiers has subsidiaries. A solid grasp of international tax principles, especially BEPS and OECD developments, is essential, as are strong interpersonal and communication skills that enable effective influence and collaboration across a diverse, cross‑functional environment. Frontiers offers a workplace that values in‑person collaboration while providing appropriate adjustments when needed. Employees benefit from extra wellbeing days, up to three paid volunteering days per year, a 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Program, and learning‑and‑development support through the Frontiers Learning Hub. Local benefits such as healthcare and pension provisions are competitive and country‑dependent. The company embraces diversity, with staff from more than 50 nations, and is committed to an inclusive, discrimination‑free environment. What the role asks for: - Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field - Minimum 8 years relevant tax experience in top‑tier public accounting or in‑house role - Strong working knowledge of Swiss withholding tax, VAT/sales tax and corporate income tax - Familiarity with tax regimes in all jurisdictions where Frontiers operates - Good understanding of BEPS and OECD developments - Strong interpersonal and communication skills for cross‑functional collaboration - Chartered Accountant, CPA or equivalent tax qualification (nice‑to‑have)