Director, National Tax Services

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 with a high priority on your personal and professional growth.

Your Opportunity

Our National Tax Practice is looking for a Director to join their team. The successful candidate will own the following responsibilities:

• Keeping current on Canadian income tax developments that primarily affect Domestic tax clients

• Communicating these developments to the Tax Service Line and Tax Compliance Professionals, and externally

• Primarily responsible ensuring there are tax-centred, client focused articles on bdo.ca

• Regular external communication to clients/potential clients/about income tax developments

• Weekly internal communication to both Tax Professionals and Tax Compliance Professionals

• Organizing and facilitating monthly webinars for the Tax Service Line

• Developing content for and presenting to Tax Compliance Professionals

• Keeping database of technical matters current - internal

• Managing both professional and administrative staff in support positions

• Reviewing tools used in Tax Compliance for technical accuracy and for relevant content

• Serving as a firm reference for information on new tax developments

• Ad hoc work includes serving as a firm reference for information on new tax developments, reviewing presentation material for external presentations or conferences, assisting with development of tax compliance tools

How do we define success for your role?

• You demonstrate BDO's core values through all aspects of your work: Integrity, Respect and Collaboration

• You understand your clients’ industry, challenges, and opportunities; clients describe you as positive, professional, and delivering high quality work

• You identify, recommend, and are focused on effective service delivery to your clients

• You share in an inclusive and engaging work environment that develops, retains and attracts talent

• You actively participate in the adoption of digital tools and strategies to drive an innovative workplace

• You grow your expertise through learning and professional development

Your experience and education

• 10 years of experience working in Canadian Income Tax in public practice as a CPA or as a barrister or solicitor

• Completion of the In-Depth Tax Course, a Masters of Tax or an LLB

• Proven excellence in written communication of technical subject matter

• Ability to read and interpret income tax legislation

• Ability to prepare summaries of relevant income tax developments for different audiences – i.e tax professionals, tax compliance professionals and client audience

• Excellent oral communication skills

• Attention to detail to ensure that the meaning of the legislation is properly reflected in communications

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Ability to be flexible to meet the demands of the role