Senior Manager, Business Tax - Ottawa

Dataperformers; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 116,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

Deloitte Canada in Ottawa is seeking a senior tax professional to lead advisory and compliance for corporate, trust, and personal taxes. You will oversee financial statement preparation, provide tax planning advice, and coordinate complex matters for partners.

The role requires 7–10 years of Canadian tax experience, an undergraduate degree (CPA/CA preferred), and strong leadership and client communication skills. A competitive Total Rewards package and hybrid work model are offered.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree; accounting designation considered a plus.
• Master’s degree in taxation or completion of the CICA In-Depth Tax Course.
• 7-10 years of relevant Canadian tax experience.
• Strong ability to diagnose project challenges and develop solutions.
• Excellent client communication and leadership capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee preparation of financial statements and corporate, trust, and personal income tax returns.
• Provide tax and estate planning advice to clients.
• Coordinate complex or non-routine matters and lead ad hoc projects.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Client communication

Leadership

Documentation management

Problem solving

Education

Undergraduate degree, accounting designation considered a plus

Master’s degree in taxation or CICA In-Depth Tax Course

Job description

Job Type: Permanent

Work Model: Hybrid

Reference code: 135857

Primary Location: Ottawa, ON

All Available Locations: Ottawa, ON

Our Purpose

At Deloitte, we are driven to inspire and help our people, organization, communities, and country to thrive. Our Purpose is to build a better future by accelerating and expanding access to knowledge. Purpose defines who we are and gives us reason to exist as an organization.

By living our Purpose, we will make an impact that matters.

• Partner with clients to solve their most complex problem


• Be empowered to lead and have impact with clients, our communities and in the office


• Be expected to share your ideas and to make them a reality.

What will your typical day look like?

In this role, you will play a key role in supporting incorporated Deloitte partners with their accounting, tax compliance, and advisory needs. You will work collaboratively with team members and partners to provide high-quality accounting and tax services, identify planning opportunities, and support partners in effectively managing their corporate and personal tax obligations. Your responsibilities will include overseeing the preparation of financial statements and corporate, trust, and personal income tax returns; providing tax and estate planning advice; coordinating complex or non-routine matters; and leading a variety of ad hoc projects and initiatives.

About the team

Deloitte, one of Canada's leading professional services firms, provides assurance and advisory, tax, consulting and financial advisory services in 56 offices across Canada. Deloitte Partner Program is an important enabling area within our firm that is committed to the success of our partners and professionals. We provide tax and accounting support for the equity partners.

A job in our team will offer you the opportunity to:

• Work in a stimulating and very high-energy environment with like-minded people who are eminent in their respective technical fields


• Develop solutions through discussion with your team and clients


• Continue your professional development in order to progress in your chosen career path


• Work in a tight knit team to deliver an elevated experience for our partners.

Enough about us, let’s talk about you

You are someone with:

• An undergraduate degree, with an accounting designation being a plus.


• Master’s degree in taxation or completion of the CICA In-Depth Tax Course.


• 7-10 years of relevant Canadian tax experience.


• Proficiency in diagnosing project challenges and developing solutions.


• Effective communication skills to engage clients.


• Experience facilitating decisions and managing documentation.


• Expertise in aligning client needs with expectations.


• Proven leadership capabilities within team settings.

Total Rewards

The salary range for this position is $116,000 - $215,000, and individuals may be eligible to participate in our bonus program. Deloitte is fair and competitive when it comes to the salaries of our people. We regularly benchmark across a variety of positions, industries, sectors, targets, and levels. Our approach is grounded on recognizing people's unique strengths and contributions and rewarding the value that they deliver.

Our Total Rewards Package extends well beyond traditional compensation and benefit programs and is designed to recognize employee contributions, encourage personal wellness, and support firm growth. Along with a competitive base salary and variable pay opportunities, we offer a wide array of initiatives that differentiate us as a people-first organization. On top of our regular paid vacation days, some examples include: $4,000 per year for mental health support benefits, a $1,300 flexible benefit spending account, firm-wide closures known as "Deloitte Days", dedicated days of for learning (known as Development and Innovation Days), flexible work arrangements and a hybrid work structure.

Our promise to our people: Deloitte is where potential comes to life.

Be yourself, and more.

We are a group of talented people who want to learn, gain experience, and develop skills. Wherever you are in your career, we want you to advance.

You shape how we make impact.

Diverse perspectives and life experiences make us better. Whoever you are and wherever you’re from, we want you to feel like you belong here. We provide flexible working options to support you and how you can contribute.

Be the leader you want to be

Some guide teams, some change culture, some build essential expertise. We offer opportunities and experiences that support your continuing growth as a leader.

Have as many careers as you want.

The next step is yours

At Deloitte, we are all about doing business inclusively – that starts with having diverse colleagues of all abilities. Deloitte encourages applications from all qualified candidates who represent the full diversity of communities across Canada. This includes, but is not limited to, people with disabilities, candidates from Indigenous communities, and candidates from the Black community in support of living our values, creating a culture of Diversity Equity and Inclusion and our commitment to our AccessAbility Action Plan, Reconciliation Action Plan and the BlackNorth Initiative.

We encourage you to connect with us at [e-mail] if you require an accommodation for the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials, accessible meeting rooms or other accommodations) or [e-mail] for any questions relating to careers for Indigenous peoples at Deloitte (First Nations, Inuit, Métis).

When you apply, we will review your application using Deloitte's Global Talent Standards to ensure a consistent recruitment experience. Our recruitment advisors and hiring teams will utilize human screening combined with AI technology to help identify the skills and qualities that matter most to our business, while safeguarding your privacy and using AI responsibly.

Deloitte Canada has 20 offices with representation across most of the country. We acknowledge that Deloitte offices stand on traditional, treaty, and unceded territories in what is now known as Canada. We recognize that Indigenous Peoples have been the caretakers of this land since time immemorial, nurturing its resources and preserving its natural beauty. We acknowledge this land is still home to many First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples, who continue to maintain their deep connection to the land and its sacred teachings. We humbly acknowledge that we are all Treaty people, and we commit to fostering a relationship of respect, collaboration, and stewardship with Indigenous communities in our shared goal of reconciliation and environmental sustainability.