Accounting & Tax Professional

A unique opportunity exists to lead the launch of a brand-new Accounting & Tax division within a long-established Australian financial services group. This is a confidential listing, with full details shared only with shortlisted candidates. Anonymity is essential at this stage.

We are seeking a commercially astute accounting professional who is excited by the opportunity to build and scale a modern accounting practice. Prior experience leading a firm is highly regarded but not essential. What matters most is capability, drive, and the confidence to build a high-performance division from the ground up.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the launch and growth strategy for the Accounting & Tax division.

• Recruit and lead accountants, bookkeepers, and support staff.

• Build scalable systems, compliance frameworks, and service models.

• Establish brand positioning across individual, SME, and growth clients.

• Drive revenue growth, profitability, and operational performance.

• Ensure compliance with ATO, ASIC (if applicable), and professional standards.

About You

• Strong experience in accounting and tax (public practice preferred).

• Commercially minded with an entrepreneurial outlook.

• Strategic thinker with hands-on implementation ability.

• Proven leadership capability and team-building skills.

• CPA/CA qualified (or equivalent).

Why This Role

This is an opportunity to build a modern, tech-enabled accounting practice with the backing, infrastructure, and client ecosystem of an established national group.

All inquiries are strictly confidential.