Manager Canadian Tax Services

BDO Canada; San Juan de Terranova; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tax services firm in Canada is seeking a Manager to join their practice. The role involves leading client engagements for various SMEs, identifying tax opportunities, and preparing tax reorganizations and returns. The ideal candidate has a CPA designation and at least 5 years of public accounting experience, with a focus on working collaboratively within a team-driven environment. The firm emphasizes professional development and offers a flexible work approach.

Benefits

Competitive total cash compensation

Flexible benefits from day one

Market leading personal time off policy

Wellness reimbursement initiatives

Opportunities for community involvement

Qualifications

• Completed CPA designation.
• 5 years of experience in public accounting with at least 2 years in Tax.
• Understanding of tax legislation and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead client engagements for various small and medium enterprises.
• Identify and implement tax opportunities for clients.
• Prepare and review tax reorganizations and tax returns.

Skills

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Client service

Education

CPA designation

Job description

Overview

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

We are looking for a Manager to join our Canadian Tax Services practice and own the following responsibilities:

• Lead client engagements for a wide variety of clients including small and medium enterprises
• Identify, as well as develop and implement strategies for clients to capitalize on business and tax opportunities
• Preparing and reviewing tax reorganizations and reviewing corporate, trust and estate tax returns
• Build positive working relationships with clients
• Effectively communicate with team members regarding progress updates and issues on an ongoing basis
• Engage in training staff and invest in the professional development of your team

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

• You have completed your CPA designation
• You have 5 years’ experience in public accounting with a specialization in Tax for a minimum of 2 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 2026. This recognition is a milestone we’re thrilled to add to our collection of awards for both experienced and student talent experiences.

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.

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 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.

Everyone counts: 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. We recognize and celebrate the valuable differences among each of us, including race, religious beliefs, physical or mental disabilities, age, place of origin, marital status, family status, gender or gender identity and sexual orientation. 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: Our Code of Conduct sets clear standards for how we conduct business. It reflects our shared values and commitments and includes guiding principles to help us make ethical decisions and maintain trust with each other, our clients, and the public.

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