Executive Director, Global Head of Tax
CSL
•Hybrid
About The Position
The Executive Director – Head of Tax leads CSL’s global tax function, overseeing tax strategy, governance, risk, compliance, and reporting across more than 100 legal entities in around 40 countries. Reporting to the VP, Controlling, Reporting & Tax, this role provides leadership across all tax areas, including corporate, indirect, transfer pricing, and tax accounting. As CSL’s senior tax advisor, the role supports the CFO, Executive Leadership Team, and Board on key tax matters, ensuring compliance, managing risk, and optimising the company’s global tax position.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- CA/CPA qualified or equivalent; additional tax qualifications advantageous
- 18+ years’ experience in senior tax roles within large multinational organisations or top-tier professional accounting firms
- Process excellence/improvement
- Strong expertise in international tax, governance, tax accounting, and transfer pricing
- Proven experience managing audits, disputes, and regulator relationships
- Experience engaging with executive leadership
Nice To Haves
- Strong healthcare/pharmaceutical industry experience preferred but not essential.
- Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills
- Excellent communication, influencing, and presentation abilities
- Sound judgment with the ability to set direction and drive outcomes
- Highly analytical with strong problem-solving capability
- Results-driven with the ability to prioritise and make timely decisions
Responsibilities
- Define and Lead CSL’s global tax strategy, aligning to business objectives and risk appetite
- Lead and develop a high-performing global tax team, building capability and succession
- Oversee tax governance, compliance, and risk management across all jurisdictions
- Ensure accurate and timely tax reporting, disclosures, and audit management
- Provide oversight of transfer pricing and intercompany arrangements
- Advise on major transactions, restructures, and strategic initiatives
- Build strong relationships with tax authorities, auditors, and senior stakeholders, including the Board
- Drive continuous improvement in tax processes, systems, and team capability
Benefits
- For more information on CSL benefits visit How CSL Supports Your Well-being | CSL.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
