Fractional International Tax Consultant
Position Overview
The company is seeking a Fractional International Tax Consultant to provide specialized expertise in global tax matters, with a strong emphasis on VAT and Swiss operations. This role will serve as a key advisor to the internal tax function, supporting strategic decision-making and ongoing international tax compliance efforts.
This is a high-impact, hands-on advisory role ideal for someone who can flex capacity month-to-month and bring deep subject matter expertise in international tax structures within a biotech or similarly regulated environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide subject matter expertise on international tax matters, including cross-border transactions and compliance
- Lead and advise on VAT-related issues, with a strong focus on Swiss VAT and operations
- Evaluate and recommend tax-efficient structures and approaches for international activities
- Support tax implications related to global expansion, operations, and supply chain activities
- Partner closely with internal finance and accounting teams to address tax-related questions and challenges
- Assist with periodic tax reporting, planning, and compliance requirements
- Act as an advisor on tax risks, regulatory considerations, and operational decisions
- Flex workload based on monthly business needs, ramping up during critical reporting periods
Required Qualifications
- Deep expertise in International Tax, including cross-border considerations
- Strong, hands-on experience with VAT (Value-Added Tax)
- Direct experience supporting or advising on Swiss operations and related tax structures
- Background in biotech, pharma, medical device, or related life sciences industry strongly preferred
- Ability to operate independently in a fractional, advisory capacity within a lean environment
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a strategic mindset
Technical Environment
- Experience working withERP systems such as:
- NetSuite (current)
- SAP (future-state / in transition)
Team Structure
- Reports into the internal tax leadership function
- Lean team environment with collaboration across finance and use of external advisors
- No direct reports; this is an individual contributor consulting role
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Senior-level tax professional or consultant with deep specialization in international tax and VAT
- Comfortable navigating ambiguity and advising in a growing, evolving organization
- Proven ability to balance strategic guidance with hands-on execution
- Flexible and responsive to fluctuating workload demands
About Korn Ferry
Korn Ferry unleashes potential in people, teams, and organizations. We work with our clients to design optimal organization structures, roles, and responsibilities. We help them hire the right people and advise them on how to reward and motivate their workforce while developing professionals as they navigate and advance their careers. To learn more, please visit Korn Ferry at www.Kornferry.com
