Senior Tax Manager - Governance, Strategy & Flexible Work

Intuitive Recruitment; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Intuitive Recruitment is partnering with a well-established financial services organisation to appoint a Senior Tax Manager in Sydney. The role leads tax governance, regulatory compliance, and strategic advisory to support commercial decision-making and growth.

You will manage tax reporting, engage with regulators and external advisers, and drive governance improvements across the tax function. Strong leadership and Australian tax expertise are essential.

Qualifications

• CA/CPA qualified with extensive tax experience in insurance, banking or funds management, or financial services.
• Strong knowledge of Australian tax laws and regulatory requirements applying to superannuation funds.
• Proven leadership capability managing and developing high-performing teams.
• Excellent stakeholder management and ability to influence senior leaders and explain complex tax matters.
• Strong analytical capability and a proactive, risk-aware mindset.
• Experience liaising with regulators, auditors, and external advisors in a compliance-heavy environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the tax function and ensure compliance with income tax, GST, and withholding tax.
• Oversee tax reporting, lodgments, and regulatory submissions with strong governance.
• Provide strategic tax planning and structuring advice to optimise outcomes.
• Manage relationships with ATO, auditors and external advisors; ensure proactive issue resolution.
• Monitor regulatory changes and update policies, controls and reporting.
• Mentor and develop a team of tax professionals; foster accountability and continuous improvement.
• Drive enhancements across tax processes, systems, and governance frameworks.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Risk awareness

Communication

Education

CA/CPA designation

Job description

Intuitive Recruitment is partnering with a well-established financial services organisation to appoint a Senior Tax Manager in Sydney. The role leads tax governance, regulatory compliance, and strategic advisory to support commercial decision-making and growth.

You will manage tax reporting, engage with regulators and external advisers, and drive governance improvements across the tax function. Strong leadership and Australian tax expertise are essential.