Specialist - Corporate Tax

In short

Join one of the fastest-growing premium sportswear brands as part of our expanding global tax team at our Zurich headquarters. We are seeking a Corporate Tax Specialist with strong analytical skills and a passion for corporate taxation in an international environment. In this role, you will assume responsibility for recurring compliance tasks and specific project work in the areas of Swiss and international corporate taxation and tax accounting. You will work within a dynamic, high-growth organization that values innovation, technology-driven solutions, and cross-functional collaboration. This position offers an excellent opportunity to further develop your expertise in a fast-paced, global setting.

Your Mission

• Coordinate Swiss and international corporate tax compliance, in close collaboration with internal stakeholders, external advisors, and tax authorities.
• Prepare Swiss corporate tax returns (federal, cantonal, withholding, and stamp duties) and support related audits and assessments.
• Support with month-end and annual closing, including calculation of tax accruals and deferred taxes.
• Provide tax insights and guidance to business stakeholders in cross-functional and ad hoc projects, including cross-border transactions within the group or with third parties.
• Drive efficiency through tax technology initiatives and process automation.
• Assist in identifying, evaluating and managing tax risks, ensuring compliance with internal policies

Your story

• University degree in Accounting, Finance, or Law with a focus on Taxation.
• 1–3 years of relevant experience in an international tax or accounting firm, or within a multinational enterprise.
• Solid understanding of Swiss corporate tax law and financial statements, with awareness of OECD Pillar 2 and the international tax treaty framework.
• Reliable, detail-oriented, and process-driven, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills and an affinity for numbers and legal matters.
• Entrepreneurial and proactive mindset, passionate about digital transformation of tax processes and continuous improvement.
• Proficient in Google Workspace and MS Excel; experience with Dynamics 365, Looker, LucaNet or Parabola is an advantage.
• Fluent in English; German proficiency is a plus.

What to expect

We want to set everyone up for success, so here’s the lowdown on how we hire. Our process is a two-way street – bringing you into our culture, while helping us learn how you think.

Our full process can last about eight weeks from application to offer, because we care about getting it right. These steps explain how we usually do things.

Before you get started, feel free to consider if you want to work with us. Strange question? Well, we give people a lot of space to navigate their day-to-day and that style isn't for everyone. We want you to be passionate about what you do and be sure this is the right fit. Because when skills and passion combine – it creates that 'Wow' moment.

• Step One

  It starts with you...

  You'll start by submitting your application to a specific role. We try to keep this step as simple as possible. We do get a lot of applications, but we review them all. If you're a good fit to the role, a recruiter will follow up with you directly. If you didn't receive a reply, or were unsuccessful this time around, we encourage you to look for other possible matches at On.

• Step Two

  Interview with a recruiter

  What ignites your spirit? This is where we’ll start getting to know all about you and what makes you tick – and it’s your first chance to get a feel for our culture. Chatting with a member of our talent team, you’ll learn more about On and how we work. We’ll learn about what motivates you and what you could bring to the team.

• Step Three

  Interview with a hiring manager

  Ready to dig into the details? This second interview will be held with your future manager and will focus on the specifics of the job. Together you’ll delve into your unique skills and experiences and how they could be relevant at On. It's also a time to assess how you might feel working side-by-side. Bring any questions you have about the job, the team or anything else you might like to know – this is an open forum.

• Step Four

  The Case Study

  What's your style? This task will help us understand how you think, face a challenge and give insight into your novel ideas. Designed to give everyone their best shot, your case study is based on something you might typically experience on the job. This is your chance to show us what you’ve got. So express yourself. Be you.

• Step Five

  The Experience Day

  Your first taste of the Oniverse. This is a time to meet some of the people you'll be working closest with. In person or virtually, you'll get a feel for the day-to-day at On and the people who make it happen. You'll chat with a few potential teammates - the conversations will be as equally driven by the role and your experience as by our values. We believe how you do things is just as important as what you do.

• Step Six

  The Result

  Are we a good fit? We’ll get together internally to share our feedback and decide if we’re a match. We know that job searching is a big time investment, so it’s not a decision we take lightly. It’s also time for you to reflect on the experience – are we the right place for you? No matter the outcome, we’ll give you meaningful feedback.

Step One:

It starts with you...

You'll start by submitting your application to a specific role.

We try to keep this step as simple as possible. We do get a lot of applications, but we review them all. If you're a good fit to the role, a recruiter will follow up with you directly. If you didn't receive a reply, or were unsuccessful this time around, we encourage you to look for other possible matches at On.