Senior Manager, Indirect 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 We are seeking a Senior Manager to join our growing Indirect Tax Services practice. As a trusted advisor to clients across a variety of industries, you will work closely with partners, colleagues, and tax authorities on complex indirect tax matters, helping organizations manage risk, maximize opportunities, and navigate an evolving legislative landscape. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced indirect tax professional looking to take on a leadership role within a collaborative and entrepreneurial practice. This is for an existing vacancy where the successful candidate will own the following responsibilities: Advise clients on a broad range of indirect tax matters, including GST/HST, QST, PST, Carbon Taxes, Luxury Tax, and other indirect taxes across Canadian jurisdictions Lead the research, analysis, and development of technical positions and practical solutions for complex indirect tax issues Prepare and review client correspondence, technical memoranda, presentations, ruling requests, and other tax advisory deliverables Manage indirect tax compliance and recovery engagements while identifying planning opportunities that create value for clients Represent clients and lead interactions with tax authorities in connection with audits, examinations, objections, appeals, voluntary disclosures, and interpretive matters Develop and maintain strong client relationships, serving as a trusted advisor and identifying opportunities to expand service offerings Collaborate with colleagues across Tax, Advisory, and Assurance practices to deliver integrated client solutions Coach, mentor, and develop team members while reviewing work for technical accuracy, completeness, and quality Support practice growth through business development initiatives, networking activities, proposal development, and thought leadership Monitor legislative and administrative developments affecting indirect taxes and communicate emerging implications to clients and internal teams 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 CPA designation, JD/LLB, or equivalent professional designation is considered an asset Completion of the CPA GST/HST In-Depth Tax Course is preferred Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience specializing in indirect taxes within a public accounting firm, law firm, industry, or government environment Strong technical knowledge of GST/HST, QST, provincial sales taxes, and emerging indirect tax regimes Proven ability to manage complex client engagements and provide practical, risk-based advice Demonstrated experience leading tax authority audits, disputes, objections, appeals, and voluntary disclosure matters Strong business development and relationship management skills Exceptional analytical, research, written, and verbal communication skills Proven ability to coach and develop high-performing team members A collaborative leadership style and commitment to delivering an outstanding client experience Emb