An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Tax Manager to join a well-established and highly regarded financial services organisation. This role is ideal for a commercially minded tax professional with deep expertise in financial services, funds management, or complex investment structures, looking to lead a function where governance, compliance, and strategic advisory are at the forefront.

As Senior Tax Manager, you will take ownership of the organisation's tax governance framework, ensuring compliance with Australian tax legislation and evolving regulatory requirements.

You will oversee all tax-related matters across the business, driving best-practice reporting standards while providing strategic tax advice to support commercial decision-making, risk management, and business growth. Working closely with senior leadership, external advisors, and regulatory stakeholders, you will play a key role in strengthening tax controls, enhancing compliance processes, and managing the organisation's overall tax position within a complex financial services environment.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead the tax function, ensuring compliance with all tax obligations including income tax, GST, and withholding tax.
- Oversee accurate, timely tax reporting, lodgments, and regulatory submissions, maintaining high standards of governance and documentation.
- Provide strategic tax planning and structuring advice to optimise outcomes while upholding compliance integrity.
- Manage relationships with the ATO, auditors, and external tax advisors,



ensuring transparent communication and proactive issue resolution.
- Monitor regulatory and legislative changes, assessing impacts and implementing required updates to policies, controls, and reporting frameworks.
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of tax professionals, fostering a culture of accountability, compliance discipline, and continuous improvement.
- Drive enhancements across tax processes, systems, and governance frameworks to strengthen risk management and operational resilience.

Skills & Experience Required

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

Why Join?

- Join a reputable and growing investment organisation with a strong commitment to governance, compliance, and member outcomes.
- Competitive salary package and attractive benefits.
- Flexible working arrangements and a collaborative, supportive team culture.
- Opportunity to shape tax governance, strengthen compliance frameworks, and contribute to strategic decision‑making at a senior level.

📌 Senior Tax Manager (Sydney)
🏢 Intuitive Recruitment
📍 Sydney