Step out of practice and into a high impact, in house tax role at the centre of a growing, acquisitive group.
Report directly to the CFO and play a hands on part in post acquisition integration and future M&A.;
About the Business
Our client is a privately owned, Brisbane headquartered industrial manufacturing group with significant mining and resources interests across Queensland.
A major recent acquisition of a large scale manufacturing operation has lifted group turnover to approximately $1.2 billion, and further growth through acquisition is firmly on the agenda.
About the Role
Reporting to the CFO, you will own the group's day to day tax affairs across an expanding portfolio of operating and investment entities.
You will lead the integration of the newly acquired operation's tax position into the group and provide strategic advice on future acquisitions, divestments and restructures.
This is a technically focused, individual contributor role offering genuine commercial and transaction exposure.
Key Responsibilities
Manage income tax, GST, FBT, payroll tax, royalties and other statutory compliance across the group
Oversee tax effect accounting and income tax provisioning, liaising with external auditors
Maintain the group's tax governance, risk and control frameworks in line with ATO expectations
Manage ATO and revenue authority relationships, including reviews, audits and information requests




Advise the CFO and executive team on the tax implications of M&A;, joint ventures and restructures
Support tax due diligence, structuring and integration of acquired entities, including tax attributes, losses and remediation provisions
Provide guidance on inter-entity transactions, transfer pricing and thin capitalisation
Partner with site based finance teams, external advisors and legal counsel, and keep management across legislative change
About You
Currently or recently a Manager in a Big Four or Second Tier firm with a strong corporate or transaction tax background
Proven experience advising on the tax aspects of mergers, acquisitions, divestments or restructures
Sound technical knowledge of Australian income tax, GST and tax effect accounting
Exposure to resources, energy, manufacturing or agribusiness highly regarded; CTA well regarded
Confident communicator who can translate complex tax positions into transparent commercial advice for senior executives
Self-starter who thrives in a lean, fast moving private company workplace
What's on Offer
Direct reporting line to the CFO and visibility with the executive team
Genuine strategic exposure to M&A; in a group growing through acquisition
A well timed move from practice into commerce with scope to shape the tax function
Brisbane CBD office with periodic travel to North West Queensland operations
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📌 Tax Manager (Brisbane)
🏢 Optimum Consulting
📍 Brisbane