Associate Director, Tax & Advisory | Flexible Hours

High Growth Ventures; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

KPMG Brisbane is seeking an Associate Director to lead tax and accounting advisory for a diverse client base, including private businesses, family groups, SMEs and international structures. You will own significant client relationships, guide planning and delivery, and drive high-value engagements with senior stakeholders.

Based in Brisbane or Gold Coast, you will mentor and develop teams, oversee complex compliance, and contribute to business development while upholding an inclusive,

Qualifications

• Senior Manager or Associate Director level experience in a public practice accounting environment.
• Strong background in private business tax, accounting, and advisory services.
• Experience managing complex client engagements and stakeholder relationships.
• Track record of leading, coaching and developing teams.
• Experience across both compliance and advisory work, including structuring and mid-market issues.
• Strong knowledge of Australian tax laws and compliance requirements.
• Completed CA, CPA or equivalent professional qualification.

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.

Skills

Leadership

Client ownership

Strategic advisory

People leadership

Stakeholder management

Business development

Education

CA/CPA or equivalent

Job description

KPMG Brisbane is seeking an Associate Director to lead tax and accounting advisory for a diverse client base, including private businesses, family groups, SMEs and international structures. You will own significant client relationships, guide planning and delivery, and drive high-value engagements with senior stakeholders.

Based in Brisbane or Gold Coast, you will mentor and develop teams, oversee complex compliance, and contribute to business development while upholding an inclusive,