Tax Manager: In-House M&A & Integration Leader

Optimum Consulting Group; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 190,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Direct line to CFO

Strategic M&A exposure

Tax function development

Brisbane CBD office

Job summary

Optimum Consulting Group is seeking an in-house tax leader to manage the group’s day-to-day tax affairs and drive integration from recent acquisitions. You will shape tax strategy, support M&A activity, and provide strategic advice to the CFO and executive team in a fast-moving private company environment.

You will oversee compliance across income tax, GST, FBT and payroll taxes, and partner with external advisors and site finance teams.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Manager in Big Four or Second Tier with corporate or transaction tax focus.
• Proven experience advising on tax aspects of mergers, acquisitions, divestments or restructures.
• Strong knowledge of Australian income tax, GST and tax provisioning.

Responsibilities

• Lead income tax, GST, FBT, payroll tax, royalties and statutory compliance for the group.
• Oversee tax accounting, provisioning, and liaison with external auditors.
• Maintain tax governance, risk and control frameworks per ATO expectations.
• Manage relationships with the ATO and revenue authorities, including reviews and audits.
• Advise CFO on tax implications of M&A, JVs and restructures.

Skills

Corporate tax

M&A tax advisory

Australian tax law

Communication to executives

Education

CTA designation

Job description

Optimum Consulting Group is seeking an in-house tax leader to manage the group’s day-to-day tax affairs and drive integration from recent acquisitions. You will shape tax strategy, support M&A activity, and provide strategic advice to the CFO and executive team in a fast-moving private company environment.

You will oversee compliance across income tax, GST, FBT and payroll taxes, and partner with external advisors and site finance teams.