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Senior Manager, Canadian Tax Services

BDO CanadaCalgary, Alberta, CanadaFULL-TIME
C$135k – C$190kAI estimatePosted 30+ days ago
M&A AdvisoryPrivate ClientIndirect / VAT
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Role description

From the employer

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 people-first culture

[https://www.bdo.ca/about/talent-culture] with a high priority on your personal

and professional growth.

Your Opportunity

We are looking for a Senior Manager to join the Canadian Tax team in Calgary and

own the following responsibilities

  • Evaluate client business processes and policies, advise on tax policy and

changes 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, and ensure quality control standards

are in place

  • Identify, as well as develop and implement strategies for clients to

capitalize on business and tax opportunities. This includes 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

  • Participate in business development initiatives, including identifying new

business opportunities with existing clients

  • Engage in training staff and invest in the professional development of your

team

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

  • You have completed your CPA designation as well as the In-Depth Tax Program

and/or Master’s in Tax

  • You have 7 years’ experience in public accounting with a specialization in

Tax for a minimum of 3 years

  • You have extensive understanding of relevant tax legislation, corporate,

personal and trust tax planning and compliance

  • You value teamwork, client service, and quality in detailed work
  • You display strong problem solving, analytical, and communication skills

Why BDO?

Our people-first approach to talent has earned us a spot among Canada’s Top 100

Employers for 2026 [https://reviews.canadastop100.com/top-employer-bdo?lang=en].

This recognition is a milestone we’re thrilled to add to our collection of

awards for both experienced and student talent experiences.

At BDO, our people experience is guided by three core pillars—Do work with

genuine care, Do what matters with purpose, and Do what’s next - shaping how we

support our people, serve our clients, and grow together.

Our firm is committed to providing an environment where you can be successful in

the following ways

  • We enable you to engage with how we change and evolve, being a key

contributor to the success and growth of BDO in Canada.

  • We help you become a better professional within our services, industries, and

markets with extensive opportunities for learning and development.

  • We support your achievement of personal goals outside of the office and

making an impact on your community.

  • We foster a collaborative, inclusive environment where your ideas are valued,

and you can do your best work with genuine care and purpose

  • We encourage innovation and forward thinking, empowering you to embrace

what’s next and help shape the future of our firm

Giving back adds up: Where company meets community. BDO is actively involved in

our communities by supporting local charity initiatives. We support staff with

local and national events where you will be given the opportunity to contribute

to your community.

Total rewards that matter: We pay for performance with competitive total cash

compensation that recognizes and rewards your contribution. We provide

comprehensive benefits from day one, and a flexible personal time off policy.

We’re committed to supporting your overall wellbeing and provide reimbursement

for wellness initiatives that fit your lifestyle.

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.  We recognize and celebrate the unique

experiences, identities, and perspectives that each of us bring – and that these

experiences strengthen how we work together.  Our commitment extends to ensuring

that our application process is both inclusive and accessible.  If you require

accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us

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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.

Our model is a blended approach designed to support the flexible needs of our

people, the firm and our clients. It’s about creating work experiences that meet

everyone’s needs and providing flexibility to adjust when, where and how we work

to meet the expectations of our role.

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sets clear standards for how we conduct business. It reflects our shared values

and commitments and includes guiding principles to help us make ethical

decisions and maintain trust with each other, our clients, and the public.

BDO may use artificial intelligence enabled tools to support certain aspects of

the recruitment process. While these tools assist our teams, our use of AI does

not replace human decision making, and all employment-related outcomes are made

by BDO personnel.

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Ready to make your mark at BDO? Click “Apply now” to send your up-to-date resume

to one of our Talent Acquisition Specialists.

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