Director, National Tax Services

BDO Canada; Winnipeg; Hybrid; CAD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits from day one

Flexible personal time off

Wellness reimbursement

Job summary

BDO Canada seeks a Director for its National Tax Practice to lead the team and stay current on Canadian income tax developments affecting domestic clients. The role emphasizes client-focused content, external communications, and webinar leadership.

Ideal candidates bring a CPA or equivalent legal background, with a deep track record in written and oral communication of technical tax matters, and the ability to work independently within a collaborative, inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Attention to detail to ensure that the meaning of the legislation is properly reflected in communications.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to be flexible to meet the demands of the role.

Responsibilities

• Keep current on Canadian income tax developments affecting domestic tax clients.
• Communicate developments to Tax Service Line, Tax Compliance Professionals, and externally.
• Develop content for and present to Tax Compliance Professionals.
• Organize and facilitate monthly webinars for the Tax Service Line.
• Review tools used in Tax Compliance for technical accuracy.

Skills

Income tax expertise

Legal/CPA background

Written communication

Public practice

Team leadership

Education

In-Depth Tax Course

Masters of Tax

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.

• 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?

• 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 are 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
• Attention to detail to ensure that the meaning of the legislation is properly reflected in communications
• 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.

• 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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