Asset & Wealth Management Tax Director

Specialty/Competency: Industry Tax Practice
Industry/Sector: Asset and Wealth Management
Time Type: Full time
Travel Requirements: Up to 20%

A career in our Financial Services Tax practice, within Corporate Tax services, will provide you with the opportunity to help our clients meet their tax obligations while managing the impact tax has on their business. You’ll advise clients on their local and overseas tax affairs, while acting as a strategic consultant related to business analysis, managing working capital, and profit sharing for partners. You’ll also help organisations understand the pricing implications of goods and services between related parties, as well as providing advice on tax implications of deals. Our team helps our Financial Services clients navigate the frequently changing and complex national and international tax environment related to stringent capital requirements, management of operational tax risks, and tax implications of investing in different jurisdictions. You’ll help our clients with their tax structuring while helping to address the challenges of the continuously changing tax world, both locally and globally.

To really stand out and make us fit for the future in a constantly changing world, each and every one of us at PwC needs to be a purpose-led and values-driven leader at every level. To help us achieve this we have the PwC Professional; our global leadership development framework. It gives us a single set of expectations across our lines, geographies and career paths, and provides transparency on the skills we need as individuals to be successful and progress in our careers, now and in the future.

As a Director, you'll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. PwC Professional skills and responsibilities for this management level include but are not limited to:

• Support team to disrupt, improve and evolve ways of working when necessary.

• Arrange and sponsor appropriate assignments and experiences to help people realise their potential and support their long-term aspirations.

• Identify gaps in the market and spot opportunities to create value propositions.

• Look for opportunities to scale efficiencies and new ways of working across multiple projects and environments.

• Create an environment where people and technology thrive together to accomplish more than they could apart.

• I promote and encourage others to value difference when working in diverse teams.

• Drive and take ownership for developing connections that help deliver what is best for our people and stakeholders.

• Influence and facilitate the creation of long-term relationships which add value to the firm.

• Uphold the firm's code of ethics and business conduct.

The Opportunity
As part of the Default team you are expected to lead the way as technology-enabled tax advisors who provide benefits through digitization, automation, and increased efficiencies. As a Director, you are responsible for setting the strategic direction and leading business development efforts, making impactful decisions and overseeing multiple projects while maintaining executive-level client relations. This role is crucial in driving business growth, shaping client engagements, and mentoring the future leaders.

Responsibilities
- Define strategic direction for the Default team
- Lead initiatives in business development and client relations
- Oversee multiple projects maintaining exceptional delivery
- Build and maintain executive-level client relationships
- Mentor and guide the next generation of leaders
- Advocate for digitization and automation in tax advisory
- Adhere to professional and technical standards
- Foster a collaborative environment where technology thrives

What You Must Have
- Bachelor's Degree
- 6 years of experience
- CPA, Member of the Bar or other tax, technology, or finance-specific credentials may qualify for this opportunity

What Sets You Apart
- Master's Degree in Accounting, Taxation preferred
- Proficiency in managing tax compliance for various business entities
- Proficiency in fiduciary income tax returns and compliance
- Collaboration with tax practitioners and business managers
- Skilled in preparing and reviewing thorough tax returns
- Written and verbal business communication skills
- Proficiency in problem-solving and creative solutions
- Leadership in generating new business and proposal writing
- Proficiency in automation and digitization in tax services

​We are transforming the way we deliver tax services. Find out more about what we do on our Tax Career Page at pwc.to/whatwedotax

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As PwC is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity); age; disability; genetic information (including family medical history); veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or, any other status protected by law. 

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Applications will be accepted until the position is filled or the posting is removed, unless otherwise set forth on the following webpage. Please visit this link for information about anticipated application deadlines:

The salary range for this position is: $150,000 - $438,000. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. All hired individuals are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more. To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link: