
Senior Manager, Expatriate Tax Services
Role description
From the employerPutting 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
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and professional growth.
Your Opportunity
BDO Canada is looking for a Senior Manager to join the Expatriate Tax Services
team in Montreal, where the successful candidate will own the following
responsibilities
- Provide guidance and training to the team in the preparation of Canadian and
US individual tax returns
- Review of Canadian and US individual income tax returns
- Day to day expatriate tax advice, including queries on items such as
individual relocations, payroll benefit taxation and reporting etc.
- Various additional expatriate tax consulting duties which include researching
income tax issues and reviewing memoranda or clients’ letters in the area of
executive compensation, global equity plans, policy design and other
expatriate tax issues
- Work closely with the Partner in charge of the practice to develop and
support the team
- Explore future business opportunities with partners across Canada with
respect to their clients
- Engage in business development initiatives to further grow the practice
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 your professional CPA designation
- You have 7 or more years of professional experience, part or all of which
specializing in Expatriate Tax
- You have excellent verbal and written communications skills (French as well
as English is an asset)
- You have the ability to collaborate with team members nationally
- You are interested in contributing to the training and development of team
members.
- Bilingual in English and French is required due to the frequent and complex
contact with our English-speaking partners and clients in Quebec and outside
of Quebec, and the need to draft documents in English, knowledge of English
is essential for this position.
Why BDO?
Our people-first approach to talent has earned us a spot among Canada’s Top 100
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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
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