Associate Director / Tax Manager

Cherry Black Business Builders; Perth; On-site; AUD 130,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ownership/equity pathway

Direct access to Directors

Bonuses for growth and equity

Job summary

Cherry Black Business Builders is seeking a leader to guide and develop a team of accountants in a boutique practice. You will review complex tax work, manage a client portfolio, and provide proactive tax planning and commercial advice, while directly influencing strategic decisions with the Directors.

This opportunity offers a real pathway to equity ownership, competitive remuneration in Perth, and a collaborative environment where your leadership and client relationships drive long-term growth.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership of accounting teams and client delivery.
• Strong communication with clients and stakeholders.
• Ability to review complex tax advisory work to high standard.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop a team of accountants.
• Review complex tax compliance and advisory work to a high technical standard.
• Manage a portfolio of business clients and be their trusted adviser.
• Provide proactive tax planning and commercial advice.
• Identify opportunities to improve client outcomes and processes.
• Support Directors to shape future practice growth.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationships

Communication

Strategic thinking

Mentoring

Education

CA or CPA

Job description

Leadership Opportunity | $130,000–$145,000 + Super | Genuine Pathway to Equity

Why Join Us?

· Real pathway to equity ownership—not just a promise, but a genuine opportunity to purchase equity.

· Direct access to the Directors with the ability to influence strategic decisions.

· A collaborative, boutique environment where your ideas are valued.

· Interesting and challenging advisory work including restructures, business acquisitions, succession planning, property development, tax planning and complex client matters.

· Quality SME, family group and high-net-worth clients.

· A culture focused on technical excellence, responsiveness and long-term relationships.

The Opportunity

· Lead, coach and develop a team of accountants.

· Review complex tax compliance and advisory work to a high technical standard.

· Manage a portfolio of business clients and become their trusted adviser.

· Provide proactive tax planning and commercial advice.

· Identify opportunities to improve client outcomes and internal processes.

· Work alongside the Directors to help shape the future growth of the practice.

About You

· CA or CPA qualified.

· Extensive Australian public practice experience.

· Strong leadership and people management skills.

· Excellent communication and client relationship abilities.

· Confident undertaking technical reviews and resolving complex tax issues.

· Commercially minded with aspirations to become a future business owner.

· Experience leading client meetings independently, from new client opportunities to advice delivery.

· Experience managing outsourced or offshore team members as part of service delivery.

Working Arrangement

· Minimum four days per week in our office with one work‑from‑home day each week.

· As soon as possible commencement.

Apply

If you're looking for more than just your next role and want the opportunity to build a long‑term career with a pathway to ownership, we'd love to hear from you. Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your experience and what attracts you to this opportunity.