US Tax Advisory - Director, Workforce

Line of Service

Tax

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Operations

Management Level

Director

Job Description & Summary

Open to Sydney or Melbourne

At PwC Australia, our US Tax Advisory team adeptly manages the intricacies of international taxation to support our clients' diverse needs. We provide bespoke tax compliance and strategic advisory services, with a focus on individual and cross-border tax issues. Our collaboration extends to high-net-wealth individuals, executives, family groups, and privately owned enterprises, all of whom encounter complex international tax challenges. 

Why PwC? 

At PwC Australia, your skills meet purpose. We tackle big challenges across industries like finance, technology, energy, and health—giving you the chance to make a real impact. Here, your growth is our priority. You’ll work with leading teams, explore new technologies, and unlock your full potential. 

Join a global community of more than 370,000 people who value bold ideas, collaboration, and lasting change. Together, we’re building trust and shaping the future. 

What you’ll do: 

• Lead the delivery of high-value US–Australia tax advisory and compliance engagements, maintaining exceptional standards of technical quality, commercial insight and client service. 

• Advise on complex US individual and international tax matters, including residency, foreign investments, foreign pensions, foreign tax credits, trusts, companies and related information-reporting obligations. 

• Provide practical advice to high-net-wealth individuals, executives, family groups and privately owned businesses on cross-border structuring, transactions and other significant life or business events. 

• Serve as a trusted adviser to senior clients, translating complex tax rules into clear, actionable recommendations and coordinating multidisciplinary advice across jurisdictions. 

• Build and maintain strong relationships across the global network to deliver seamless solutions on complex cross-border matters. 

• Drive business development across Australia and the Asia-Pacific region by identifying market opportunities, developing propositions, leading proposals and deepening relationships with internal and external stakeholders. 

• Contribute to the strategic direction, growth priorities, financial performance and risk management of the US Tax Advisory practice. 

• Monitor relevant US and Australian tax developments, evaluate client implications and lead the development of timely market insights and service responses. 

• Lead, coach and develop team members, creating a high-performance culture focused on technical excellence, collaboration, and professional growth. 

• Oversee engagement scoping, resourcing, economics, quality control and risk processes to support sustainable and profitable delivery. 

What we’re looking for: 

• Extensive experience in US individual and international tax advisory and compliance, with a strong track record of leading complex cross-border engagements. 

• Deep technical knowledge of US tax matters affecting individuals with international interests, including foreign assets, pensions, trusts, companies and associated reporting requirements. 

• Demonstrated experience advising high-net-wealth individuals, executives, family groups and privately owned businesses. 

• Strong understanding of Australian tax issues that intersect with US tax obligations; experience involving Australian trusts and companies is highly regarded. 

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in accounting, taxation, finance, economics or law. 

• US CPA, Enrolled Agent, Legal qualification, Master of Taxation or comparable professional credentials are highly regarded. 

• Proven success in originating work, leading proposals, developing new service opportunities, and growing senior client relationships. 

• Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and retain high-performing teams while managing multiple complex priorities. 

• Exceptional judgement, analytical capability, and written and verbal communication skills. 

• Strategic and commercial mindset, with the confidence to influence senior stakeholders and shape practice priorities. 

• Client-focused approach grounded in integrity, sound judgement and commitment to quality. 

• Collaborative leadership style and the ability to mobilise multidisciplinary teams across borders. 

• Entrepreneurial outlook, with the energy to build new opportunities and strengthen market presence. 

Don’t meet every requirement? We still encourage you to apply. We value diverse experience and recognise that transferable skills can be highly relevant. 

What you’ll gain: 

• Work with leading organisations on complex matters that challenge and expand your expertise. 

• Be part of an inclusive environment committed to diverse perspectives, including Inclusion and Diversity and First Nations Prosperity. 

• Enjoy flexibility in how, when and where you work, balancing what works best for you, your team and your clients. 

• Access to clear career progression pathways supported by continuous learning and leadership development. 

• Benefit from generous leave entitlements, including floating public holidays, birthday leave and the option to purchase additional leave. 

• Receive access to a world-class parental leave policy offering up to 26 weeks of leave for caregivers. 

We know that perks are as important as your financial rewards. Explore all the benefits that PwC has to offer here.

Ready to grow here and go further? Join PwC Australia as a Director and make an impact that goes beyond the expected. Apply now and take your next step with a team shaping the future. 

We’re committed to treating all our job applicants fairly and with respect, irrespective of their actual or assumed background, disability, neurodivergence, or any other protected characteristic. 

We want you to have every opportunity to thrive in our selection process. In the application form, you can let us know what adjustments you require during our recruitment process and/or any workplace accommodations you anticipate needing to help you perform your role.  

No agencies please: We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not submit CVs in response to this advertisement. We are only accepting applications direct from individuals. 

Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)

Degrees/Field of Study required:Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, AI Fluency, AI-Human Collaboration, Analytical Thinking, Coaching and Feedback, Communication, Creativity, Digital Tooling, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Inclusion, Influence, Innovation, Intellectual Curiosity, Learning Agility, Optimism, Payroll Accounting, Payroll Legislation, Payroll Management, Payroll Software, Payroll System Optimization, Payroll Taxes {+ 15 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

No

Job Posting End Date

September 24, 2026