Senior Manager, Canadian Tax Services

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive total cash compensation

Flexible personal time off policy

Wellbeing reimbursement and wellness"

Job summary

BDO Canada is seeking a Senior Manager for the Canadian Tax practice in our GTA office. The role focuses on leading tax strategy, client advisory, and project management for domestic tax projects with emphasis on planning and compliance.

The candidate will own end-to-end tax engagements, mentor staff, and help drive revenue growth while ensuring quality and professional development. A CPA with In-Depth Tax or Masters in Tax is preferred, with at least seven years of public accounting experience.

Qualifications

• Completed CPA designation and either the In‑Depth Tax Program and/or Masters in Tax.
• Seven years experience in public accounting with a specialization in Tax for a minimum of three years.
• Extensive understanding of relevant tax legislation, corporate, personal and trust tax planning and compliance.
• Value teamwork, client service, and quality in detailed work.
• Display 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, ensuring quality control standards.
• Identify and develop strategies for clients to capitalize on business and tax opportunities, including preparing and reviewing tax reorganizations and reviewing 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

Problem-solving

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

CPA designation

In-Depth Tax Program

Masters in Tax

Job description

About BDO

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 GTA office is looking for a Senior Manager in the Canadian Tax practice. The successful candidate will own the following responsibilities.

Key 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, ensuring quality control standards.
• Identify and develop strategies for clients to capitalize on business and tax opportunities, including preparing and reviewing tax reorganizations and reviewing 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.

Success Metrics

• Understand the industries BDO services and contribute to the group's advancement.
• Ensure work is complete, accurate and appropriately reviewed by maintaining the necessary technical knowledge and professional development.
• Recommend and implement quality or efficiency improvements to engagements.
• Actively engage in communication with people leaders to ensure understanding of performance and development, while identifying and attracting top talent.
• Support the firm's revenue growth by referring clients to other service lines and new clients to BDO.

Qualifications

• Completed CPA designation and either the In‑Depth Tax Program and/or Masters in Tax.
• Seven years experience in public accounting with a specialization in Tax for a minimum of three years.
• Extensive understanding of relevant tax legislation, corporate, personal and trust tax planning and compliance.
• Value teamwork, client service, and quality in detailed work.
• Display strong problem‑solving, analytical, and communication skills.

Compensation

The expected range of compensation for this role is $125,000 - $175,000 annually.

Benefits and Culture

We pay for performance with competitive total cash compensation that recognizes and rewards your contribution. We provide comprehensive benefits from day one, a flexible personal time off policy, and support for wellbeing with reimbursement for wellness initiatives. We encourage innovation and forward thinking, empowering you to embrace what’s next and help shape the future of our firm.

Policies

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, recognizing and celebrating the unique experiences, identities, and perspectives that each of us bring.

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. A blended approach supports the flexible needs of our people, the firm and our clients.

Code of Conduct: Our Code of Conduct sets clear standards for how we conduct business and includes guiding principles to help us make ethical decisions and maintain trust with each other, our clients, and the public.