Group Reporting & Taxation Manager

About the role

A Canberra-based organisation in a complex, regulated environment is looking for a permanent Group Reporting & Taxation Manager. You will lead a team of five, report to the Group Manager and present to the audit and risk committee and the board on financial reporting, external audit and tax matters. The role combines financial reporting, external audit and end-to-end tax in one position.

Key responsibilities

• Report to the audit and risk committee and the board on financial reporting, external audit and tax matters, including updates to the Delegation of Authority and Tax Risk Management Policy
• Lead delivery of year-end financial statements for JV and partnership entities, run the external audit process and maintain a strong relationship with the external auditors
• Provide technical accounting advice on complex transactions, new initiatives, programmes and projects
• Oversee implementation of new accounting standards, disclosures and sustainability reporting requirements, and document the group's material accounting and tax policy positions
• Manage the month-end timetable and close, including reconciliations, consolidations, fixed asset register maintenance and reporting of results to owners
• Lead year-end impairment modelling for assets, including assessing regulatory changes that may affect impairment assessments
• Lead the end-to-end tax function (compliance, reporting and advice on income tax, GST, FBT, payroll tax and others) and advise owners on positions for material transactions
• Provide commercially focused tax advice on strategic initiatives and manage external tax advisers on compliance reviews and ATO-initiated reviews
• Oversee Payment Times Reporting Scheme and FIRB reporting obligations
• Lead, coach and develop the team, including goal setting, performance management and capability uplift

Required profile

• Tertiary qualification in accounting or a related discipline, and CA or CPA membership
• 10+ years of experience in financial reporting and taxation, ideally in a large commercial organisation working with multiple stakeholders
• Track record managing external auditors and meeting statutory and regulatory reporting requirements
• Experience shaping and implementing systems, processes and governance frameworks
• Experience leading, coaching and developing a team

Required skills

• Strong technical accounting expertise and ability to interpret complex accounting matters
• Hands-on experience with a large ERP
• Advanced Excel and strong financial modelling capability

What we offer

• Salary of $195k plus enhanced superannuation, with higher pay considered commensurate with skills and experience
• Ongoing, full-time position based in Canberra City

To apply, use the online application link provided in the advert. For a confidential discussion, contact the recruiter quoted in the original listing by reference number.