08th October, 2026

Director | Business Services & Advisory

Salary: $180,000–$220,000 + superannuation + performance-based incentives

Location: Brisbane or Canberra

Work style: Permanent full-time | Hybrid: three days in the office and two days WFH per week

Why This Role

Take on a Director position that combines technical leadership with responsibility for business growth and operational management.

Alongside leading complex client engagements and developing accountants, you will drive commercial expansion, grow the client portfolio and oversee operational performance. Close collaboration with Partners gives you the opportunity to turn strategic priorities into practical improvements across service delivery, business development, and team capability.

A structured pathway to partnership is available for high-performing individuals.

The opportunity suits an established Director or an experienced Senior Manager ready to take on broader commercial and operational accountability.

The Role

Lead client service, people and practice operations while building sustainable growth.

Responsibilities include

- Driving commercial expansion through new client relationships, referrals, networking and business development
- Growing the portfolio by identifying additional advisory needs and expanding services across existing relationships
- Managing operational delivery, including resourcing, workflow, capacity and service standards
- Monitoring engagement budgets, commercial performance and opportunities to improve efficiency
- Managing key client relationships and acting as a senior adviser to business owners and private clients
- Leading advice on business structuring, tax planning and complex compliance matters




- Overseeing advisory engagements covering forecasting, cash flow management and growth strategies
- Reviewing complex financial statements, tax returns and technical advice
- Maintaining technical standards and managing significant engagement risks
- Leading and developing accountants through mentoring, feedback and clear performance expectations
- Working with Partners on growth plans, strategic priorities and operational decisions
- Evaluating technology, automation and process improvements that strengthen client service and practice performance

About Our Client

Our client is an established accounting and business advisory firm with offices in Brisbane and Canberra.

The practice brings together accounting, tax, bookkeeping and advisory services, supporting clients through business establishment, acquisition, growth and succession. Its broader offering includes SMSFs, asset protection, management reporting and outsourced CFO services.

A cooperative culture encourages learning, feedback and practical improvements. Close access to Partners supports professional development and shared decision-making, with an emphasis on technical quality and long-term client relationships.

What You’ll Bring

- Completed CA or CPA qualification
- Extensive Australian public practice experience across business services, taxation and advisory




- Demonstrated capability at Director or experienced Senior Manager level
- Deep knowledge of Australian taxation and compliance requirements
- A strong record of managing complex engagements and trusted client relationships
- Proven business development capability and experience growing a client portfolio
- Experience managing practice operations, resources and commercial performance
- Ability to lead, mentor and develop accountants
- Confidence delivering clear, commercially relevant advice to business owners
- Sound judgement across technical issues, engagement risks and competing priorities
- Experience improving workflows, systems and service delivery
- Clear communication and a collaborative leadership style

What’s On Offer

- $180,000–$220,000 + superannuation
- Performance-based incentives
- Brisbane or Canberra office location
- Two WFH days and three office days per week
- Structured pathway to partnership for high-performing individuals
- Responsibility for commercial expansion, portfolio growth and operational management
- Close collaboration with Partners on strategic priorities
- Leadership across complex client engagements and team development
- Regular training, mentoring and professional development
- Contemporary office, technology and workflow systems
- Team-oriented team workplace that values work-life balance

Next Steps

If you are an established Director or experienced Senior Manager seeking broader commercial, operational and people leadership responsibility, please submit your resume.

A cover letter is encouraged but optional.

For a confidential discussion, contact Shaun at Minchin Recruitment:

[email protected]

(07) 3733 3544

#SCR-shaun-minchin

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