Director, National Tax Services

BDO Canada; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

BDO Canada in Calgary is seeking a Director to lead our National Tax Practice. You will own the Canadian income tax agenda for domestic clients, guide a team, and shape tax content and client communications.

The role emphasizes collaboration, integrity, and delivering high-quality work, with responsibilities spanning external outreach, webinars, and development of tools and resources for tax professionals and clients.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in Canadian income tax in public practice.
• CPA designation or barrister/solicitor credentials.
• In-Depth Tax Course, a Masters of Tax or an LLB completed.
• Excellence in written communication of technical tax subject matter.
• Ability to read and interpret income tax legislation and summarize developments.
• Excellent oral communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to lead teams and adapt to changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Stay current on Canadian income tax developments affecting domestic tax clients.
• Communicate developments to Tax Service Line, Tax Compliance Professionals, and external clients.
• Develop client-facing tax-centred articles for bdo.ca.
• Provide regular external and weekly internal communications on income tax.
• Organize and facilitate monthly webinars for the Tax Service Line.
• Develop content and present to Tax Compliance Professionals.
• Maintain current internal tax matters database.
• Manage professional and administrative staff in support roles.
• Review tools used in Tax Compliance for accuracy and relevance.
• Serve as a firm reference for new tax developments.
• Assist with development of tax compliance tools and external presentations.

Skills

Canadian income tax

Public practice experience

Written communication

Education

CPA designation or barrister/solicitor

In-Depth Tax Course

Masters of Tax or LLB

Job description

Putting people first, every day 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

Our National Tax Practice is looking for a Director to join their team. The successful candidate will own the following responsibilities:

• Keeping current on Canadian income tax developments that primarily affect Domestic tax clients
• Communicating these developments to the Tax Service Line and Tax Compliance Professionals, and externally
• Primarily responsible ensuring there are tax-centred, client focused articles on bdo.ca
• Regular external communication to clients/potential clients/about income tax developments
• Weekly internal communication to both Tax Professionals and Tax Compliance Professionals
• Organizing and facilitating monthly webinars for the Tax Service Line
• Developing content for and presenting to Tax Compliance Professionals
• Keeping database of technical matters current - internal
• Managing both professional and administrative staff in support positions
• Reviewing tools used in Tax Compliance for technical accuracy and for relevant content
• Serving as a firm reference for information on new tax developments
• Ad hoc work includes serving as a firm reference for information on new tax developments, reviewing presentation material for external presentations or conferences, assisting with development of tax compliance tools

How do we define success for your role?

We want to see the following:

• 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 is focused 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 And Education

• 10 years of experience working in Canadian Income Tax in public practice as a CPA or as a barrister or solicitor
• Completion of the In-Depth Tax Course, a Masters of Tax or an LLB
• Proven excellence in written communication of technical subject matter
• Ability to read and interpret income tax legislation
• Ability to prepare summaries of relevant income tax developments for different audiences – i.e tax professionals, tax compliance professionals and client audience
• Excellent oral communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to be flexible to meet the demands of the role

Why BDO?

Our people-first approach to talent has earned us a spot among Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2026. This recognition is a milestone we’re thrilled to add to our collection of awards for both experienced and student talent experiences.

At BDO, our people experience is guided by three core pillars—Do work with genuine care, Do what matters with purpose, and Do what’s next - shaping how we support our people, serve our clients, and grow together.

Our firm is committed to providing an environment where you can be successful in the following ways:

• We enable you to engage with how we change and evolve, being a key contributor to the success and growth of BDO in Canada.
• We help you become a better professional within our services, industries, and markets with extensive opportunities for learning and development.
• We support your achievement of personal goals outside of the office and making an impact on your community.
• We foster a collaborative, inclusive environment where your ideas are valued, and you can do your best work with genuine care and purpose
• We encourage innovation and forward thinking, empowering you to embrace what’s next and help shape the future of our firm

Giving back adds up:

Where company meets community. BDO is actively involved in our communities by supporting local charity initiatives. We support staff with local and national events where you will be given the opportunity to contribute to your community.

Total rewards that matter:

We pay for performance with competitive total cash compensation that recognizes and rewards your contribution. We provide comprehensive benefits from day one, and a flexible personal time off policy. We’re committed to supporting your overall wellbeing and provide reimbursement for wellness initiatives that fit your lifestyle.

Everyone counts:

We are committed to creating a workplace where employees can participate fully, contribute meaningfully and succeed without barriers. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace defined by respect, fairness, and a true sense of belonging for everyone. We recognize and celebrate the unique experiences, identities, and perspectives that each of us bring – and that these experiences strengthen how we work together. Our commitment extends to ensuring that our application process is both inclusive and accessible. If you require accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us.

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. It’s about creating work experiences that meet everyone’s needs and providing flexibility to adjust when, where and how we work to meet the expectations of our role.

Code of Conduct:

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