Through the implementation of tax policy, the Directorate General of Taxation (DGF) guarantees the resources necessary for the functioning of the State, the financing of infrastructure and public services, as well as the quality of life for the entire population of Vaud.

As Deputy Director General, you combine unquestionable technical legitimacy with a comprehensive strategic vision and lead major tax reforms at the heart of current affairs and citizen expectations such as individual taxation, imputed rental value, minimum taxation of corporate groups, agricultural taxation, and more.

• Lead strategic projects and cantonal tax reforms in partnership with the Director General.

• Advise the general management on fiscal, financial, institutional, and political issues related to ongoing reforms.

• Contribute to defining the vision and strategic orientations of the DGF, and act as deputy to the Director General.

• Oversee the legislative affairs of the DGF, lead legislative drafting work in tax matters, and ensure the preparation and follow-up of bills and regulations.

• Ensure the coherence and legal security of Vaud tax practice and support DGF units in handling complex, new, or sensitive tax issues.

• Coordinate responses to parliamentary interventions, maintain relations with the Grand Council, and participate in preparing files for the State Council.

• Represent the DGF with cantonal and federal tax administrations, participate in the work of the Swiss Tax Conference (CSI), and develop a professional network in relevant circles.

• Support the transformation and modernisation of the tax administration by promoting a process-oriented approach, digitalisation of services, and continuous improvement of operating methods.

For more information, please consult the terms of reference by clicking here or contact Ms Metihe Mehmeti, Director General of Taxation, at 021 316 20 42.

• University degree in law, bar admission, diploma as a tax expert or expert of the Swiss Tax Conference (CSI).
• LL.M. in taxation or doctorate in tax law is an asset.
• Additional training in management or public administration.
• Proven professional experience in Swiss taxation, including leading or supporting tax policy projects and legislative reforms within a Swiss tax administration or an institutional environment closely linked to tax authorities.
• Excellent knowledge of Swiss tax law and its national and international developments.
• Comprehensive and strategic vision, excellent analytical, synthesis and writing skills, strong decision-making ability, sense of responsibility and public service ethics.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation and representation skills, leadership and a strong sense of cross-functional collaboration.
• Fluency in French as well as very good knowledge of German and English.

Miscellaneous

• The recruitment process includes a background check of candidates.

With nearly a thousand employees, the Directorate General of Taxation (DGF) brings together the Cantonal Tax Administration and the Land Registry. Our missions are essential to the proper functioning of the State and include, among others, taxing taxpayers and collecting tax revenues that represent more than half of the budget of the State of Vaud. We thus contribute indirectly to education, social security, health, transport and many other public services. Furthermore, with the Land Registry, we record and disseminate all information relating to ownership and land rights of plots and buildings.

By joining the DGF, you will discover a varied, dynamic environment with a strong desire to be close to the population.

To learn more about our benefits, visit our Employer State page.