Senior Manager, National Tax

Grant Thornton - Canada; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm in Toronto is seeking a Tax Manager. The role involves providing expert guidance on tax legislation, developing tax technology solutions, and collaborating on various tax initiatives. Ideal candidates have a strong background in taxation, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to client service. The position offers a thriving workplace culture, profit sharing, and flexible work arrangements, including the option to work remotely during the summer months.

Benefits

Profit sharing

Flex days

RRSP contributions

Firmwide holiday closure

Wellness benefits

Concierge-like benefits

Summer remote work option for 4 weeks

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in management roles within professional services.
• Strong project management skills with ability to juggle multiple projects.
• Ability to take initiative and work independently as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate to draft thought leadership and subject matter expertise.
• Support the development of tax technical planning and advisory opportunities.
• Play a key role in the exploration and evaluation of new tax technologies.

Skills

Project management

Tax legislation knowledge

Communication skills

Strategic thinking

Detail-oriented

Education

CPA/CA, CGA or CMA designation

Master of Taxation

Completion of CPA Canada’s In-depth Tax Program

Job description

About Us

You know those big cities that still feel like small towns? Where everyone’s friendly and helps each other out? That’s like Doane Grant Thornton. Except here we’re all professionals and there isn’t a mayor or a general store. What we’re trying to say is that we’re a large and growing professional services firm that still feels like a community. We employ about 3,000 people across Canada, and we truly care about our colleagues, our clients and the communities where we work and live. That’s what’s most important to us. We’re building a thriving organization that’s purpose driven and still want to remember what your favorite milkshake flavor is.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate to draft thought leadership and subject matter expertise for internal and external content
• Work with National Tax leadership to serve as a resource to tax practitioners on new legislative matters and advise on issues of national interest to tax practitioners; this would include understanding the implications of new legislation, providing commentary and developing and implementing plans to address the legislation
• Support the development of tax technical planning and advisory opportunities to be utilized by client facing practitioners
• Collaborate with National Tax Senior Leadership and the Technology team to manage certain tax technology-based programs and solutions
• Play a key role in the exploration, evaluation and implementation of new tax technologies
• Assist with standardizing processes and sharing best practices for the delivery of tax services across the country
• Utilize data analytics to filter and refine our processes and services
• Review, analyze and understand new and amended legislation with a focus on applying these changes to our processes and policies
• Assist National Tax Senior Leadership with risk management initiatives relating to tax services
• Collaborate with our regional tax practice leaders to assess current performance gaps and learning needs within the Tax Service Line, and implement creative, industry-leading learning solutions
• Liaise with other internal national groups for matters pertinent to the Tax Service Line
• Work with team members in the development of tools, templates and models to enhance and streamline the delivery of tax services by the firm
• Play a role in the coordination and development of key tax releases, thought leadership and other tax technical marketing collateral
• Assist the National Tax Leadership and the National Tax Service Line Leader with:
  • The development and execution of the Firm’s Tax strategy
  • The identification of opportunities for process improvement
  • Other matters of interest to the National Tax Service Line Leader
• Tackle various projects related to the National Tax Service Line, as required
• Liaise with CPA Canada, the Canadian Tax Foundation and other professional associations or industry associations as deemed appropriate
• Working with the Learning & Development (L&D) team to develop content and sometimes present technical and non-technical tax training materials
• Focus on enhancing our Tax Learning pathways, including working with the National Tax team, L&D team and specialty tax practitioners to launch new content, and organize the current content
• Assist in motivating, coaching and developing members of the National Tax Team

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a manager or senior manager level role(s) within a professional services environment
• An accounting designation (CPA/CA, CGA or CMA), Master of Taxation or completion (or near completion) of CPA Canada’s In-depth Tax Program
• High level of tax legislation and principles of taxation knowledge and professional application
• Strong project management skills with ability to successfully juggle multiple projects simultaneously, in a proactive manner
• Ability to combine strategic thinking with business acumen and sound judgement to generate effective, practical solutions
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) along with solid presentation skills and experience
• Proven ability to take initiative and work independently with minimal supervision, and to work successfully as part of a team
• Strong commitment to professional and client service excellence
• Strong interest in coaching and development, with a commitment to personal growth
• Ability to focus attention on detail as well as the “big picture

Benefits

• Profit sharing
• Flex days
• RRSP contributions
• Firmwide holiday closure
• Wellness benefits
• Concierge-like benefits
• Work from anywhere in Canada in the summer for 4 weeks

Culture

Our special culture shines through when we have the opportunity to connect in person. That’s why we’re working in a model where teams are required to be together in the office 4 days per week.