Associate Director - Business and Tax Advisory

Where can a career at KPMG take you? We provide an environment for Connection, Variety and Growth.

Our Mid-Market & Private team supports clients in managing to plan for their continued business success and growth. We decisively deliver new ways of thinking, big-picture perspectives and acute insights that help clients make informed choices to deal with complex issues. 

The Business & Tax Advisory team team supports clients to look ahead to see how their business decisions can be affected by tax legislation and plan for their continued business success and growth. We work with a range of clients across a range of sectors including private and listed businesses, high net wealth, family groups, start- ups, early-stage high growth businesses, and Australian subsidiaries of multinational businesses.

This role can be based in Sydney, Brisbane or Melbourne.

For Sydney candidates considering a change of pace or a new career opportunity? Relocation support is available for the right candidate who wishes to join our team in Brisbane or Melbourne.

Your opportunity

As an Associate Director, you will play a key leadership role within the team, combining client ownership, strategic advisory, and people leadership to drive both client and business outcomes.

In this role, you will:

• Lead the delivery of tax and accounting solutions across a diverse portfolio including privately owned businesses, family groups, SMEs, trusts, partnerships, and international structures
• Act as a trusted advisor, building strong client relationships and leading high-value engagements from planning through to delivery
• Take ownership of a significant client portfolio, including leading meetings, presentations, and strategic discussions with senior stakeholders
• Oversee and review complex compliance and advisory work, ensuring technical excellence and commercial value
• Drive strategic advisory engagements, including structuring, growth initiatives, and business transformation projects
• Collaborate across KPMG to deliver integrated, multidisciplinary solutions
• Contribute to business development, identifying opportunities to grow client relationships and expand the practice
• Lead, coach and inspire a team, fostering a high-performance, inclusive and collaborative culture
• Play a key role in resource planning, team development, and performance management, supporting capability uplift across the team

How are you extraordinary?

You are a people-first leader who combines strong technical expertise with the ability to inspire and develop others. You thrive in a client-facing environment and bring a proactive, commercial mindset to everything you do.

• You build trusted relationships and communicate with impact at all levels
• You demonstrate leadership presence, guiding teams and influencing outcomes
• You are commercially aware, identifying opportunities to add value for clients and grow the business
• You take ownership and accountability for client delivery and team performance
• You are passionate about mentoring and developing others, creating an environment where people can thrive
• You embrace complexity and bring innovative, solutions-focused thinking

Your Experience

• Proven experience at Senior Manager or Associate Director level within a professional services or advisory environment
• Strong background in private business tax, accounting, and advisory services
• Demonstrated experience managing complex client engagements and stakeholder relationships
• Track record of leading, coaching and developing teams
• Experience across a mix of compliance and advisory work, including structuring and mid-market client issues
• Strong commercial acumen with an ability to contribute to business development and growth initiatives

CA/CPA  completed. 

KPMG is a professional services firm with global outreach and deep sector experience. We work with clients across an array of industries to solve complex challenges, steer change and enable growth. 

Our people are what make KPMG the thriving workplace that it is and what sets us apart is that we know great minds think differently. Collaborate with a team of passionate, highly skilled professionals who’ve got your back. You’ll build relationships with unique and diverse colleagues who will provide you with the support you need to be your best and produce meaningful and impactful work in an inclusive, equitable culture.

At KPMG, you’ll take control over how you work. We’re embracing a new way of working in many ways, from offering flexible hours and locations to generous paid parental leave and career breaks. Our people enjoy a variety of exciting perks, including retail discounts, health and wellbeing initiatives, learning and growth opportunities, salary packaging options and more.

Diverse candidates have diverse needs. During your recruitment journey, information will be provided about adjustment requests. If you require additional support before submitting your application, please contact the Talent Attraction Support Team.

At KPMG every career is different, and we look forward to seeing how you grow with us.

KPMG Australia: grow with us!