Principal, Corporate Tax

Duties and responsibilities as they align to Ryans Key Results

People:

• Lead mentor and develop a team of tax professionals fostering a culture of collaboration accountability and continuous improvement.
• Promote Ryans values and support employee engagement and retention initiatives.
• Provide coaching and career development opportunities aligned with individual and team goals.
• Champion diversity equity and inclusion across the team and broader organisation.

Client:

• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients delivering strategic corporate tax solutions tailored to their business needs.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships ensuring high levels of satisfaction and retention.
• Lead complex tax engagements including compliance advisory and planning projects.
• Identify opportunities to expand services and deepen client relationships.

Value:

• Drive revenue growth through business development cross-selling and client expansion.
• Ensure high-quality deliverables and compliance with Australian tax regulations and professional standards.
• Contribute to the development of innovative tax strategies and thought leadership.
• Monitor market trends and regulatory changes to proactively advise clients and inform internal strategy.

Education and Experience:

• Professional qualification required.
• Extensive experience in Australia corporate tax ideally gained in a Big Four or leading advisory firm.
• Proven track record of managing complex tax engagements and leading client relationships.
• Experience in team leadership and business development.

Computer Skills:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook).
• Familiarity with tax compliance and research software (e.g. CCH Onesource Alphatax).
• Comfortable using CRM systems and digital collaboration tools.

Required Skills:

• Strong technical knowledge of Australia corporate tax legislation and regulatory practices.
• Excellent communication presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Strategic thinking and commercial acumen.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver under pressure.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with international tax and cross-border transactions.
• Familiarity with tax technology and automation tools.
• Thought leadership in tax policy or industry-specific tax issues.

Certificates and Licenses:

• Professional certification is required.
• Additional qualifications in international tax or transfer pricing are advantageous.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Direct supervision of Managers Senior Associates and Associates within the Australia Corporate Tax team.
• Responsible for performance management goal setting and professional development of team members.

Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran