Jobs in Oakville, Kanada

Doane Grant Thornton is a large and growing professional services firm that still feels like a community. We employ over 3000 people across Canada and care about our colleagues, clients and the communities where we work and live.

Senior Manager, Indirect Tax, Financial Services Sector

• Collaborate with colleagues to deliver exceptional client service, drawing on SLFI experience to provide high-quality technical advice and tailored indirect tax solutions across reorganizations, due diligence, cross-border strategies, and other complex planning and compliance matters.
• Lead coaching and performance management/development for direct reports through goal-setting, providing guidance, regular and timely feedback, and learning opportunities for professional development.
• Participate in the recruitment process (candidate interviews, assessment, and selection decisions).
• Oversee multiple client engagements across various industries.
• Manage the work assignment and performance of engagement team members and be accountable for the outcome.
• Apply strategies for delivering profitable services and influence personal, client and practice area key performance indicators; maximize engagement profitability through effective utilization of resources.
• Liaise with tax authorities and conduct research on tax issues and/or legislation.
• Proactive problem solving with engagement teams and clients.
• Attend client and stakeholder meetings.
• Draft and review reports, correspondence and proposals.
• Make presentations to colleagues, clients, and other groups.
• Be a leader in the Firm by actively sharing leadership for the Firm’s culture and contributing to business plan development and execution.
• Identify and support new business opportunities by understanding the Firm, its service lines, and client relationships.
• Build the Firm’s reputation as the preferred business advisors in key sectors of our growing practice.
• Other duties as required.

If you’re a bit like us, you’re driven to connect with how others are feeling and thinking. At Doane Grant Thornton, you’ll work with inspiring leaders who support your development, both personally and professionally. This is a place where your insatiable curiosity enables you to think, see and hear from a variety of perspectives, a place where every day is different and having the courage to grow is part of who you are. And when all this comes together, well that’s when the magic happens!

Want to learn more about who we are and how we live our purple every day? Read our colleagues’ stories at www.discoveryourpurple.ca

Education:

• Completion of a Bachelor’s or advanced level degree (Masters) in related field: Accounting, Business, Economics, Finance, Law, and/or Taxation.
• Professional Accounting Designation (CPA, CA; CPA, CMA; or CPA, CGA) or recognized equivalent. Please note: the requirement for CPA or an equivalent credential—whether for this role or future opportunities—may be contingent on applicable jurisdictional regulations or business needs governing work performed on behalf of clients-facing.
• Completed CPA Canada's In-Depth Tax Program.

Experience and Attributes:

• Minimum 7 years’ indirect tax experience in public practice or industry.
• Knowledge of SLFI (Selected Listed Financial Institution) designation under Canadian Excise Tax Act, including GST/HST compliance requirements for financial institutions operating across multiple provinces.
• Recognized as a tax specialist in the area of service; strong technical expertise in indirect tax, planning and compliance.
• Strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize multiple engagements and work effectively under pressure.
• Articulate, inspiring and versatile communicator (verbal and written).
• Agile in the face of change and proven problem-solver with solid analytical skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to earn the trust and confidence of clients and colleagues at all levels, influence decision-makers, and lead change.
• Team player with ability to rally resources and work with others to meet the needs and exceed the expectations of clients.
• Ability to establish and develop meaningful business relationships with colleagues, clients and in the marketplace, based on strong rapport, trust and respect.
• Strong management and inclusive leadership skills, especially in coaching and development of team members, project management, and multi-team management.
• Self-motivated, results-oriented multi-tasker who works equally well independently and collaboratively.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite and Tax software applications, with ability to quickly grasp new technology tools.

• 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, and more.

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.

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