Group Tax Manager

About Megaport

Megaport is the global leader in Network as a Service (NaaS), transforming the way businesses connect to the cloud, data centers, and each other. We're publicly listed on the Australian Stock Exchange and partnered with the biggest names in tech like Amazon, Microsoft, Google, Oracle, IBM, and more. Headquartered in Brisbane with over 600 people spread across Asia-Pacific, Europe, and the Americas, our employees enjoy a collaborative, supportive, and fun environment.

Our Team Culture

We're a team of problem solvers, pixel pushers, code slingers, and cloud fanatics. Collaboration beats hierarchy, curiosity fuels our growth, and everyone's voice matters. We take our work seriously, but not ourselves. We work across time zones to execute on our global vision, trust each other to get things done, and never compromise our values for commercial gain. Most importantly, we place our customers at the center of everything we do.

We're committed to increasing representation in the tech industry and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Don't meet every requirement? That's okay. If you're excited about this role, we encourage you to apply.

Your Role

As Group Tax Manager, you will help lead Megaport's global tax function and serve as a key member of the Finance leadership team. This role is responsible for all aspects of international tax strategy, planning, and compliance across more than 26 countries.

You will support the continued drive for optimisation of our global tax position, ensure compliance with local and international requirements, and provide proactive guidance to support business growth. You will work closely with senior Finance leaders, team members and cross-functional stakeholders, ensuring risks are identified and managed, and opportunities for efficiency are captured.

This role requires excellent communication, strong technical expertise, the ability to influence decisions, and the discipline to ensure robust processes and compliance worldwide.

What You'll Be Doing

Leadership and Planning

• Drive technical tax planning to optimise the Group's global tax position
• Provide insights and recommendations to improve tax efficiency and support global growth initiatives
• Monitor ROI on external tax advisers in each jurisdiction, adjusting approach as needed
• Represent Tax in senior Finance leadership forums, ensuring effective communication with CFO, external auditors, advisors and the broader team
• Drive ongoing projects and continuous-improvement initiatives such as transfer-pricing reviews, indirect-tax automation, global compliance

Global Tax Compliance & Governance

• Support management and expansion of Transfer Pricing ('TP') compliance and ensure intercompany arrangements are executed and documented in line with TP Agreements
• Ensure timely filing of tax returns and other compliance requirements in jurisdictions
• Be responsible for end-to-end global tax compliance (returns, disclosures, tax-effect accounting, indirect tax, audits, etc.)
• Maintain accurate and complete documentation of all key processes, procedures, and risks, particularly for core jurisdictions (Australia, USA, Ireland, UK, others)
• Liaise with external tax advisors and auditors to ensure returns, financial statement disclosures, and supporting documentation are accurate and delivered on time
• Ensure prompt and accurate calculation and payment of advance taxes in relevant regions

Controls, Processes & Technology

• Develop and improve effective processes and controls, focusing on automation, completeness, and accuracy
• Ensure accurate tax disclosures in financial statements, coordinating with external advisors and auditors to meet reporting deadlines
• Ensure indirect tax compliance is well managed, and identify and implement appropriate software tools

Collaboration & Leadership

• Be an open and collaborative partner within Finance, working closely with the broader finance team to resolve issues and build on a strong tax foundation
• Maintain strong working relationships with Finance, Accounting, and other teams across the USA, Australia, and globally
• Communicate effectively across functions and geographies to ensure tax risks and opportunities are clearly identified, managed, and reported

What We Are Looking For

• CA or CPA qualified tax professional, ideally with at least 6 years' corporate tax experience, including international exposure
• Experience gained in either Big 4 and in-house multinational environments is preferred
• Solid technical knowledge of Australia and international tax law and regulations, including cross-border flows
• Knowledge of key taxation principles: Global Effective Tax Rates, Transfer Pricing, Permanent Establishment, withholding taxes, taxation on stock-based compensation, and deferred taxes
• Ability to develop innovative and creative solutions to complex issues
• Ability to work with the finance senior leadership team, perform several tasks concurrently and meet deadlines
• Solid IFRS Financial Accounting knowledge in respect of tax accounting
• Excellent ability to communicate, organise, plan and prioritise tasks and meet deadlines with minimal supervision, including documenting or recording all processes

Nice to Have

• Management of global tax reporting systems for either CIT or indirect taxes
• Familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics D365 or other large ERP systems

What We Offer

• Flexible working environment – a remote-first culture with coworking options available
• Generous leave plans – including parental leave, birthday leave, and a purchased annual leave program
• Health and wellness support – through a wellness allowance and employee wellbeing initiatives
• Comprehensive learning support – generous study and training allowance plus paid study leave
• Creative, modern workspaces – designed to inspire when you're not working remotely, plus access to coworking spaces via our global WeWork membership if you work remotely, but like to get out of the house sometimes
• Motivated, inclusive team – work alongside industry experts and fresh talent
• Recognition programs – celebrate achievements with our Legend and Kudos award

Contact

If you have any questions, please reach out to Megaport's Talent Acquisition Team at Careers@megaport.com

Note: All Megaport business correspondence is conducted via our business email accounts (@megaport.com). If you have any concerns, please reach out to Megaport's careers team at careers@megaport.com directly and we will verify the legitimacy of any communication. Megaport will not ask you to create an account via Microsoft Teams, and does not associate with any email accounts under "@megaportau.com".

All applications will be treated in confidence. Strictly no Recruitment Agencies.