Financial Reporting and Tax Compliance, Director (Bilingual FR/EN)

PwC Canada; Montreal; On-site; CAD 133,000 - 183,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC Canada is seeking a Financial Reporting and Tax Compliance Director to lead a team delivering tax planning, compliance, and reporting services. You will partner with local leadership to drive strategy, quality, and client outcomes in a fast-paced firm environment.

Key responsibilities include managing compilations, reviews, and tax engagements, coaching staff, and shaping value propositions for clients across Canada. Fluency in English and French is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in accounting or related field.
• CPA designation (Canada) or CPA Auditor, 8–10 years in a similar role.
• Ability to coach junior staff and be present in the local market.
• Detailed knowledge of ASPE, CSRS 4200, CSRE 2400 and Canadian Audit Standards.
• Strong communication, and facilitator skills with multiple personalities.

Responsibilities

• Support team to disrupt, improve and evolve ways of working when necessary.
• Manage a variety of projects, including compilations, review engagements, and tax compliance engagements.
• Be the right-hand of our local partners.
• Arrange and sponsor appropriate assignments to help people realize their potential.
• Identify gaps in the market and spot opportunities to create value propositions.
• Scale efficiencies and new ways of working across multiple projects and environments.
• Create an environment where people and technology thrive together.
• Promote and encourage diversity in teams.
• Develop connections to deliver value to the firm and stakeholders.

Skills

Coaching

Communication

Facilitation

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in accounting

CPA designation (Canada) or CPA Auditor

Tools

ASPE

CSRS 4200

CSRE 2400

Canadian Audit Standards

Job description

At PwC, our people in tax services focus on providing advice and guidance to clients on tax planning, compliance, and strategy. These individuals help businesses navigate complex tax regulations and optimize their tax positions. In tax accounting services at PwC, you will assist businesses in preparing and reviewing tax provisions, tax returns, and financial statements, confirming compliance with accounting standards and tax regulations.

The opportunity

As a Financial Reporting and Tax Compliance Director, you'll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. Responsibilities level include but are not limited to:

• Support team to disrupt, improve and evolve ways of working when necessary
• Managing a variety of projects, including compilations, review engagements, and tax compliance engagements
• Being the right-hand of our local partners
• Arrange and sponsor appropriate assignments and experiences to help people realize their potential and support their long-term aspirations
• Identify gaps in the market and spot opportunities to create value propositions
• Look for opportunities to scale efficiencies and new ways of working across multiple projects and environments
• Create an environment where people and technology thrive together to accomplish more than they could apart
• Promote and encourage others to value differences when working in diverse teams
• Drive and take ownership for developing connections that help deliver what is best for our people and stakeholders
• Influence and facilitate the creation of long‑term relationships which add value to the firm
• Uphold the firm's code of ethics and business conduct

What You’ll Bring

Your skills, knowledge, and experiences are what set you apart. Here's what we look for:

• Bachelor's in accounting or in any related field
• Canadian CPA Designation or CPA Auditor and between 8-10 years' experience in a similar role in an accounting firm
• Ability to coach junior staff members and being present in the local market
• Detailed knowledge and understanding of Accounting Standards for Private Entities (ASPE), CSRS 4200 Compilation engagements, CSRE 2400 Review engagements, Canadian Audit Standards
• Strong communication, and facilitator skills with demonstrated ability to work with multiple personalities
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, listening and coaching skills
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple assignments in an organized manner
• Strong analytical capability, sound business sense and creative mind that have earned you a reputation of providing excellence in client service
• The successful candidate requires fluency in English, in addition to French as they will be required to support or collaborate with English‑speaking clients, colleagues and/or stakeholders during the course of their employment with PwC Canada

This position ensures continuity and upholds our standards of excellence following the departure of a valued team member.

The salary range for this position is $133,100 - $183,100. The posted salary range represents the expected hiring range for PwC locations in major city centres. Given our national recruiting approach, ranges may vary for positions in other locations. At PwC Canada, base salary is determined by your skills, experience, qualifications and work location. In addition to base salary, eligible employees may have opportunities to participate in variable incentive pay programs which are designed to reward individual and firm‑wide achievements. We are committed to offering competitive compensation and adhere to all relevant pay transparency legislation. During the hiring process, our Talent Acquisition team will provide details about our comprehensive total rewards package.

Why you’ll love PwC

We’re inspiring and empowering our people to change the world. Powered by the latest technology, you’ll be a part of diverse teams helping public and private clients build trust and deliver sustained outcomes. This meaningful work, and our continuous development environment, will take your career to the next level. We reward your impact, and support your wellbeing, through a competitive compensation package, inclusive benefits and flexibility programs that will help you thrive in work and life. Learn more about our Application Process and Total Rewards Package at: https://jobs-ca.pwc.com/ca/en/life-at-pwc

PwC Canada acknowledges that we work and live across Turtle Island, on the land that is now known as Canada, which are the lands of the ancestral, treaty and unceded territories of the First Nations, Métis and Inuit Peoples. We recognize the systemic racism, colonialism and oppression that Indigenous Peoples have experienced and still go through, and we commit to allyship and solidarity.

We’re committed to providing accommodation throughout the application, interview, and employment process. If you require accommodation to be at your best, please let us know during the application process.

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