Mission You guarantee the regular maintenance of EPFL's consolidated accounts, the integrity and compliance of financial reporting according to IPSAS, the requirements of the EPF/CEPF Domain and the requirements of the internal control system.
You lead a team of 25 employees, develop the vision of service evolution and ensure digital transformation, especially thanks to the opportunities offered by artificial intelligence.
You work closely with internal and external stakeholders and play an active role in institutional projects within your perimeter.
Description
Mission You guarantee the regular maintenance of EPFL's consolidated accounts, the integrity and compliance of financial reporting according to IPSAS, the requirements of the EPF/CEPF Domain and the requirements of the internal control system.
You lead a team of 25 employees, develop the vision of service evolution and ensure digital transformation, especially thanks to the opportunities offered by artificial intelligence.
You work closely with internal and external stakeholders and play an active role in institutional projects within your perimeter.
This page reviews the Chief Accounting Officer opportunity at EPFL in Lausanne (administration sector), with a focus on the tax implications for cross-border workers in the Canton of Vaud.
Accepting this offer from EPFL means obtaining a cross-border G Permit. The Canton of Vaud withholds tax on gross salary; new cross-border workers since 2024 fall under the New Tax Agreement with concurrent taxation.
Swiss social contributions include AVS (5.3%), unemployment insurance (1.1%) and LPP (occupational pension). Use our free tax simulator to estimate the net salary for Chief Accounting Officer in administration and compare the cost of living between Switzerland and Italy.
Frequently asked questions
What net pay can you expect for the Chief Accounting Officer role (administration) in Vaud?
The Chief Accounting Officer role (administration) in Lausanne is taxed at source by the Canton of Vaud plus AVS/LPP contributions. Run the simulator with the real figures of EPFL.
LAMal or Italian insurance: which should you pick for the Chief Accounting Officer (administration) role?
The Chief Accounting Officer role in Lausanne requires choosing between LAMal (mandatory for new cross-border workers since 2024) and the right of option. Compare premiums with our LAMal comparator.
