Director, National Tax Services at BDO in Toronto, ON

Job description

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 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 Why BDO? Our people-first approach to talent has earned us a spot among Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2026 . 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