Senior Manager, Canadian Tax Services

Job Description

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About BDO

BDO is a firm built on a foundation of positive relationships with our people and our clients. Each day, our professionals provide exceptional service, helping clients with advice and insight they can trust. In turn, we offer an award‑winning environment that fosters a people‑first culture with a high priority on your personal and professional growth.

Your Opportunity

We are looking for a Senior Manager to join the Canadian Tax team and own the following responsibilities:

• Evaluate client business processes and policies, advise on tax policy and changes to meet market needs, and develop proactive tax strategies to make business opportunities effective


• Apply specialized knowledge to anticipate, identify, and address tax issues relevant to the client’s business


• Provide both technical and project management leadership to team members for domestic tax projects or assignments, and ensure quality control standards are in place


• Identify and develop strategies for clients to capitalize on business and tax opportunities, including preparing and reviewing tax reorganizations and reviewing corporate, trust and estate tax returns


• Build positive working relationships with clients and provide effective support for engagements


• Participate in business development initiatives, including identifying new business opportunities with existing clients


• Engage in training staff and invest in the professional development of your team

Success Criteria

• You demonstrate BDO's core values through all aspects of your work: Integrity, Respect and Collaboration


• You understand your clients’ industry, challenges, and opportunities; clients describe you as positive, professional, and delivering high quality work


• You identify, recommend, and focus on effective service delivery to your clients


• You share in an inclusive and engaging work environment that develops, retains and attracts talent


• You actively participate in the adoption of digital tools and strategies to drive an innovative workplace


• You grow your expertise through learning and professional development

Your Experience & Education

• You have completed your CPA designation as well as the In‑Depth Tax Program and/or Master’s in Tax


• You have 7 years’ experience in public accounting with a specialization in tax for a minimum of 3 years


• You have extensive understanding of relevant tax legislation, corporate, personal and trust tax planning and compliance


• You value teamwork, client service, and quality in detailed work


• You display strong problem‑solving, analytical, and communication skills

Why BDO?

Our people‑first approach to talent has earned us a spot among Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2024. This recognition is a milestone we’re thrilled to add to our collection of awards for both experienced and student talent experiences.

Benefits & Rewards

We pay for performance with competitive total cash compensation that recognizes and rewards your contribution. We provide flexible benefits from day one, and a market‑leading personal time off policy. We are committed to supporting your overall wellness beyond working hours and provide reimbursement for wellness initiatives that fit your lifestyle.

Flexibility

All BDO personnel are expected to spend some of their time working in the office, at the client site, and virtually unless accommodations or alternative work arrangements are in place. Our model is a blended approach designed to support the flexible needs of our people, the firm and our clients.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

We believe every employee should have the opportunity to participate and succeed. Through leadership by our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Leader, we are committed to a workplace culture of respect, inclusion and diversity. If you require accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us.

Apply Now

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