Senior Manager, Canadian Tax Services

BDO; Oakville; On-site; CAD 125,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

BDO in Oakville, Ontario, is seeking a Senior Manager for the Canadian Tax practice. The role oversees domestic tax projects, develops proactive tax strategies, and leads technical and project management efforts.

You will ensure quality, mentor staff, and foster client relationships to support revenue growth. Ideal candidates hold a CPA with In-Depth Tax Program or Masters in Tax, plus 7 years in public accounting and a minimum of 3 years in tax.

Qualifications

• CPA designation and In-Depth Tax Program and/or Masters in Tax are required.
• 7 years of public accounting experience with at least 3 years in tax.
• Extensive understanding of tax legislation, corporate, personal and trust tax planning and compliance.
• Value teamwork, client service, and quality in detailed work.
• Strong problem solving, analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate client business processes and policies, advise on tax policy and change to meet market needs, and develop proactive tax strategies to make business opportunities effective.
• Apply specialized knowledge to anticipate, identify and address tax issues relevant to the client’s business.
• Provide both technical and project management leadership to team members for Domestic Tax projects or assignments.
• Ensure quality control standards.
• Identify and develop strategies for clients to capitalize on business and tax opportunities.
• Prepare and review tax reorganizations and reviews of corporate, trust and estate tax returns.
• Build positive working relationships with clients and provide effective support for engagements.
• Engage in training staff and invest in the professional development of your team.

Skills

Strong problem solving

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Client service

Quality in detail

Leadership

Project management

Education

CPA designation

In-Depth Tax Program

Masters in Tax

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 Oakville Office is looking for a Senior Manager to join the Canadian Tax practice. This is for an existing vacancy and the successful candidate will own the following responsibilities:

• Evaluate client business processes and policies, advice on tax policy and change to meet market needs, and develop proactive tax strategies to make business opportunities effective.
• Apply specialized knowledge to anticipate, identify and address tax issues relevant to the client’s business.
• Provide both technical and project management leadership to team members for Domestic Tax projects or assignments.
• Ensure quality control standards.
• Identify as well as develop and implement strategies for clients to capitalize on business and tax opportunities.
• This includes preparing & review tax reorganizations and reviewing corporate, trust and estate tax returns.
• Build positive working relationships with clients and provides effective support for engagements.
• Engage in training staff and invest in the professional development of your team.

How do we define success for your role?

You will understand the industries BDO services and contribute to the group's advancement. You will ensure work is complete, accurate and appropriately reviewed by maintaining the necessary technical knowledge and professional development. You will recommend and implement quality or efficiency improvements to our engagements. You will actively engage in communication with people leaders to ensure understanding of performance and development, while identifying and attracting top talent. You will support our firm's revenue growth by referring clients to other services lines and new clients to BDO.

Your experience and education

• You have completed your CPA designation as well as the In-Depth Tax Program and/or Masters in Tax.
• You have 7 years experience in public accounting with a specialization in Tax for a minimum of 3 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.

The expected range of compensation for this role is $125,000 - 1$75,000 annually

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.

Giving back

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.

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, the clients, and the public.

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