Head of Business Accounting and Tax
Are you a strategic finance leader ready to shape the future of accounting and tax operations across Australia and New Zealand?
We’re seeking a Head of Business Accounting and Tax to lead a high-performing team in delivering critical tax, statutory accounting, treasury, and accounts payable services. This is a pivotal leadership role with broad influence across the business and external stakeholders.
What You'll Do:
In this role, you’ll provide strategic direction and operational leadership to ensure compliance, accuracy, and excellence in financial reporting and tax management. You’ll work closely with senior executives, the Board of Management, and cross-functional teams to deliver timely, high-quality financial services.
- Leadership & Strategy: Lead and inspire a team of professionals, aligning accounting and tax operations with business strategy. You’ll ensure services meet internal and external compliance standards, including IFRS, ATO, and IR requirements.
- Tax & Statutory Reporting: Oversee the development and lodgement of all tax and statutory accounting obligations. You’ll ensure timely, accurate submissions and manage IKS reporting for tax.
- Financial Advisory & Reporting: Deliver insightful accounting and tax reports to management and the Board. Provide expert financial advice to divisions and business units.
- Audit & Compliance: Lead internal and external audits, ensuring readiness and responsiveness. You’ll also contribute to the development of internal controls and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Treasury & Accounts Payable: Manage efficient treasury operations and ensure accounts payable processes are timely and compliant.
- Collaboration & Influence: Build strong relationships across the business, from divisional managers to payroll and finance teams, fostering a culture of trust and excellence.
What You'll Bring:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Commerce, or similar (CPA required; Master’s desirable)
- Proven leadership experience in accounting, tax, or finance functions
- Deep knowledge of statutory reporting, tax compliance, and treasury operations
- Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and stakeholder engagement skills
- Experience managing audits and implementing internal controls
- A collaborative, proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement
Our Offer:
This is a rare opportunity to lead a critical finance function in a dynamic, multi-national environment. You’ll work alongside senior leaders, influence strategic decisions, and help shape the financial future of the organisation. If you’re ready to take the next step in your finance leadership journey, we’d love to hear from you.
At Liebherr, we value your well-being. We offer a culture of recognition and reward, celebrating your contributions and ensuring you feel valued.
You'll have access to generous benefits like retail and medical insurance discounts, bonus leave days, parental leave, and comprehensive training programs, fostering your personal and professional growth.
Diversity and Inclusion
Diversity and inclusion sit at the heart of the Liebherr Group’s Core Values.
We are committed to building a workforce that is representative of the communities in which we live, work and operate. Our culture thrives on mutual respect, teamwork and diversity of thought in the workplace
Culture
We are dedicated to seeing our employees work together in an environment that fosters the true meaning of collaboration; a culture that creates the highest quality, cutting-edge products, long-lasting relationships, and improved organisational and individual capabilities. We aim to give our employees an opportunity to grow and develop their careers.
Ready to make an impact? Follow the Apply links.
For more information on Liebherr Australia, visit: - Liebherr in Australia | Liebherr .
If you have any questions, please contact Jonathan Banks at: Jonathan.banks@liebherr.com.
Applications to be submitted by COB 18 July 2025
All applications to be submitted online via the Liebherr Careers platform
Applications from agencies or third parties will not be accepted.
Liebherr Australia would like to thank you for submitting your application, candidates are advised that interviews may commence before closing date.
Please note: applicants successful in progressing past interview stage will be required to undergo a Pre-employment process including National Police Clearance and Medical Screening process which includes drug and alcohol testing.
Have we awoken your interest? Then we look forward to receiving your online application. If you have any questions, please contact Jonathan Banks.
One Passion. Many Opportunities.
The company
Liebherr-Australia Pty Ltd is part of the Liebherr Group, which employs nearly 50,000 people, in more than 140 companies and 50 countries on every continent. Liebherr's decades of experience, knowledge, and dedication to the highest quality and most reliable technologies makes Liebherr a respected leader and a trustworthy partner to industry. Liebherr-Australia is responsible for selling and servicing earthmoving machines, mining machines, mobile cranes, tower cranes, maritime cranes as well as deep foundation machines throughout Australia and New Zealand. Though the company's 20 hectare Head Office Complex is based in Adelaide, Australia, the commitment to, and support of, New Zealand customers is unwavering.
Location
Liebherr-Australia Pty. Ltd.
1 Dr Willi Liebherr Drive
5096 Adelaide
Australia (AU)
Contact
Jonathan Banks
