Director of Canadian Taxation

Forvis Mazars is a global top 10 audit and advisory network composed of two independent partnerships with over 40,000 people in more than 100 countries.

Our firm in Canada, with offices in Montreal, Outaouais, and Toronto, brings together nearly 200 professionals offering a full range of services in the audit, accounting, tax, and advisory.

About the Position

As a Director of Canadian Taxation at Forvis Mazars, you will play a pivotal role in our dynamic team, directly contributing to our mission of delivering exceptional audit and consulting services in taxation.

This position offers a unique opportunity to lead and inspire, overseeing strategic client mandates and driving innovative tax solutions.

You will guide and mentor team members, ensuring their professional growth, and be instrumental in the development and delivery of internal tax training.

Additionally, you will actively participate in the business development efforts to fuel the firm’s growth.

Your responsibilities

• Supervise compliance mandates for strategic clients, partnerships, individuals, and trusts
• Identify new tax service opportunities for our clients
• Implement proposed solutions for our clients
• Act as a coach and advisor to team members to foster their professional development and assist in problem-solving
• Participate in the development of internal tax training and deliver some training sessions as needed
• Contribute to the firm's growth through business development

Your Skills and Experience

You might be a good fit if you have :

• Master’s degree in Taxation or CPA Canada’s Fundamental Tax Course
• CPA designation
• 4 to 6 years of experience in an accounting firm
• Experience in preparing and reviewing complex corporate tax returns
• Experience in preparing tax planning memoranda
• Proficiency with relevant software (Microsoft Office Suite, Taxprep, CCH, Taxnet Pro, etc.)
• Ability to interpret and apply tax laws
• Highly skilled in research methods and tax databases
• Strong leadership skills and critical thinking
• Excellent writing skills
• Ability to manage projects and deadlines with an optimal client experience approach
• Ability to simplify and adapt communications to the audience, both orally and in writing
• Great attention to detail
• Fluency in French and English to interact effectively with all our clients in Quebec and beyond
• Experience in preparing tax provisions according to ASPE standards and, for large corporations, according to IFRS standards (an asset)

Why choose Forvis Mazars in Canada?

Choosing Forvis Mazars in Canada means choosing a world-class company... on a human scale. We are committed to fostering a culture that nurtures excellence, puts people at the center, shapes the future, and embraces a bold spirit.

We offer stimulating and exciting assignments, encourage your initiative, foster transformation and growth, and promote innovation and creativity.

What We Offer

We believe in taking care of our team members. Here’s a glimpse of what we offer :

• Competitive salary;
• Vacation weeks based on your professional experience;
• Casual dress code;
• Personal days bank;
• Telemedicine service with Dialogue;
• Annual allowance to promote well-being
• Remote work possibility;
• Group insurance;
• Collective retirement savings program with employer contribution.

Ready to Apply?

If you’re excited about this opportunity and meet the requirements, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now to join a team where your skills will be valued, and your career will thrive.

Forvis Mazars is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals.