Associate Director - Business & Tax Advisory

Kpmgaustralia1; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Generous parental leave

Wellbeing initiatives

Discounts on services

Job summary

KPMG Australia is seeking an Associate Director to lead client ownership, strategic advisory and people leadership within our Business & Tax Advisory team in Brisbane or Gold Coast.

You will manage a diverse portfolio of private businesses, SMEs and listed clients, oversee complex advisory and compliance work, drive growth initiatives and coach a high-performing team in a collaborative, inclusive culture.

Qualifications

• Proven experience at Senior Manager or Associate Director level within a public practice.
• Strong background in private business tax, accounting and advisory services.
• Experience managing complex client engagements and stakeholder relationships.
• Strong knowledge of Australian tax laws and compliance.
• Completed CA, CPA or equivalent professional qualification.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of tax and accounting solutions for a diverse portfolio.
• Act as trusted advisor, building client relationships and leading engagements.
• Own a significant client portfolio, including meetings with senior stakeholders.
• Oversee complex compliance and advisory work with technical excellence.
• Drive strategic advisory engagements and growth initiatives.
• Contribute to business development and client expansion.
• Lead, coach, and inspire a high-performing, inclusive team.

Skills

People leadership

Client management

Stakeholder engagement

Business development

Tax advisory

Strategic advisory

Team coaching

Education

CA/CPA or equivalent

Job description

Where can a career at KPMG take you? We provide an environment for Connection, Variety and Growth.

Our Mid-Market & Private team supports clients in managing to plan for their continued business success and growth. We decisively deliver new ways of thinking, big-picture perspectives and acute insights that help clients make informed choices to deal with complex issues.

About the team

The Business & Tax Advisory team is shaping the future of tax and business advisory, and we're looking for talented professionals to grow with us. We help private businesses, start-ups, family groups and listed companies thrive.

This is your opportunity to connect to something bigger through our global network while developing your technical expertise, client management capabilities and leadership skills in an environment where people are at the centre of what we do and no two days are the same.

This role can be based in Brisbane or Gold Coast.

Your Opportunity

As an Associate Director, you will play a key leadership role within the team, combining client ownership, strategic advisory, and people leadership to drive both client and business outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of tax and accounting solutions across a diverse portfolio including privately owned businesses, family groups, SMEs, trusts, partnerships, and international structures
• Act as a trusted advisor, building strong client relationships and leading high-value engagements from planning through to delivery
• Take ownership of a significant client portfolio, including leading meetings, presentations, and strategic discussions with senior stakeholders
• Oversee and review complex compliance and advisory work, ensuring technical excellence and commercial value
• Drive strategic advisory engagements, including structuring, growth initiatives, and business transformation projects
• Contribute to business development, identifying opportunities to grow client relationships and expand the practice
• Lead, coach and inspire a team, fostering a high-performance, inclusive and collaborative culture

How are you extraordinary?

You are a people-first leader who combines strong technical expertise with the ability to inspire and develop others. You thrive in a client-facing environment and bring a proactive, commercial mindset to everything you do.

Your Experience

• Proven experience at Senior Manager or Associate Director level within a public practice accounting environment, preferably within a mid-tier or large accounting firm.
• Strong background in private business tax, accounting, and advisory services
• Demonstrated experience managing complex client engagements and stakeholder relationships
• Track record of leading, coaching and developing teams
• Experience across a mix of compliance and advisory work, including structuring and mid-market client issues
• Strong commercial acumen with an ability to contribute to business development and growth initiatives
• Strong knowledge of Australian tax laws and compliance requirements.
• Completed CA, CPA or equivalent professional qualification.

KPMG is a professional services firm with global outreach and deep sector experience. We work with clients across an array of industries to solve complex challenges, steer change and enable growth.

Our people are what make KPMG the thriving workplace that it is and what sets us apart is that we know great minds think differently. Collaborate with a team of passionate, highly skilled professionals who've got your back. You'll build relationships with unique and diverse colleagues who will provide you with the support you need to be your best and produce meaningful and impactful work in an inclusive, equitable culture.

At KPMG, you'll take control over how you work. We're embracing a new way of working in many ways, from offering flexible hours and locations to generous paid parental leave and career breaks. Our people enjoy a variety of exciting perks, including retail discounts, health and wellbeing initiatives, learning and growth opportunities, salary packaging options and more.

Diverse candidates have diverse needs. During your recruitment journey, information will be provided about adjustment requests. If you require additional support before submitting your application, please contact the Talent Attraction Support Team.

At KPMG every career is different, and we look forward to seeing how you grow with us.

KPMG Australia: grow with us!