Tax Manager

This position supports FIFA's Tax team across core tax compliance and reporting, tournament tax operations, and group tax strategy and tax planning. The post-holder prepares and reviews Swiss and international tax filings, supports the tax obligations arising from international tournaments and events, and contributes to group tax policy, forecasting and planning. The role works closely with external tax advisors, the wider Finance function globally, and the Internal Audit function.

• Prepare FIFA's annual Swiss tax calculation and review the Swiss tax return prepared by external advisors.
• Oversee and review international tax compliance obligations, including leading the preparation and filing of Country-by-Country (CbCr) reporting with the support of external advisors.
• Support the withholding tax documentation process and prepare and maintain the Group tax compliance calendar.
• Support and/or lead tax filings, responses to tax authority inquiries and tax audits.
• Support the Internal Audit function in assessing and monitoring tax risks.
• Support the Tax team in assessing tax obligations arising in connection with international tournaments and events, including tax implementation in tournament host jurisdictions.
• Assist in the preparation of tax handbooks, guidance materials and communications for key stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain tools used to calculate, monitor and report tax obligations arising from payments.
• Coordinate the collection, validation and reporting of information required in tournament host jurisdictions, and oversee tax compliance obligations for key stakeholders in collaboration with external advisors.
• Support transfer pricing compliance and related intercompany matters.
• Support and/or lead the analysis of new tax legislation and regulatory developments, assess their impact on FIFA and Group entities, define resulting obligations and support implementation across the Finance function globally.
• Support the calculation of group effective tax rates, the preparation of tax forecasts, and the development, maintenance and implementation of Group tax policies.
• Support the identification and implementation of tax optimisation opportunities aligned with business objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Identify and drive improvements in tax compliance processes, reporting and documentation.

• 6-8 years of experience in corporate taxation, international tax, or tax advisory roles.
• Experience overseeing international tax compliance obligations across multiple jurisdictions.
• Experience supporting tax audits, tax authority inquiries, and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Strong project management skills.
• Demonstrated experience working with external tax advisors and managing tax-related projects.
• University degree or equivalent higher education in Taxation, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Law, or a related field.
• Fluent in English.
• Ability to work independently, take ownership, and exercise sound professional judgement.
• Experience with tax reporting, tax compliance, and financial reporting systems.
• Strong data analysis and modelling capabilities.
• Entrepreneurial spirit and a global mindset.

• Experience with transfer pricing, Country-by-Country (CbCr) reporting, and international tax frameworks is highly desirable.
• Professional tax qualification (e.g. Swiss Tax Expert, Chartered Tax Adviser, Certified Tax Adviser, CPA, ACCA, or equivalent) is strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in any other FIFA language (French, Spanish, or German) is an asset.

• Regular football sessions for all abilities, plus an on-site gym.
• Up to two days of home office per week if work permits, and a home office allowance for all staff.
• Language courses offered to all staff to aid personal and professional growth.
• A range of training and education to support continuous learning and internal mobility.
• Flexible pension benefits with generous employer contributions.
• Relocation assistance from a dedicated team.
• Support for all employees using public transport.
• A generous vacation allowance to maintain a healthy work/life balance.
• Volunteering opportunities with one of FIFA's partners.