Senior Manager, Indirect Tax

Who We Are
You know those big cities that still feel like small towns? Where everyone's friendly and helps each other out? That's like Doane Grant Thornton. Except here we're all professionals and there isn't a mayor or a general store. What we're trying to say is that we're a large and growing professional services firm that still feels like a community. We employ over 3000 people across Canada, and we truly care about our colleagues, our clients and the communities where we work and live. That's what's most important to us. We're building a thriving organization that's purpose driven and still want to remember what your favourite milkshake flavour is.

As a Senior Manager, Indirect Tax, Financial Services Sector your responsibilities will include:

• Collaborate with colleagues to deliver exceptional client service, drawing on SLFI experience to provide high-quality technical advice and tailored indirect tax solutions across reorganizations, due diligence, cross-border strategies, and other complex planning and compliance matters.
• Leading the coaching and performance management/development for direct reports through goal-setting, providing guidance, regular and timely feedback, and learning opportunities for professional development
• Participating in the recruitment process (candidate interviews, assessment, and selection decisions)
• Overseeing multiple client engagements across various industries
• Managing the work assignment and performance of engagement team members and being accountable for the outcome
• Applying strategies for delivering profitable services and influencing personal, client and practice area key performance indicators; maximizing engagement profitability through effective utilization of resources
• Liaising with tax authorities and conducting research on tax issues and/or legislation
• Proactive problem solving with engagement teams and clients
• Attending client and stakeholder meetings
• Drafting and reviewing reports, correspondence and proposals
• Making presentations to colleagues, clients, and other groups
• Being a leader in the Firm by actively sharing leadership for the Firm's culture and contributing to business plan development and execution
• Identifying and supporting new business opportunities by understanding the Firm, its service lines, and client relationships
• Building of our reputation as the preferred business advisors in key sectors of our growing practice
• Other duties as required

Doane Grant Thornton
If you're a bit like us, you're driven to connect with how others are feeling and thinking. At Doane Grant Thornton, you'll work with inspiring leaders who support your development, both personally and professionally. This is a place where your insatiable curiosity enables you to think, see and hear from a variety of perspectives, a place where every day is different and having the courage to grow is part of who you are. And when all this comes together, well that's when the magic happens

Want to learn more about who we are and how we live our purple every day? Read our colleagues' stories at
Think you've got what it takes to be a Senior Manager, Indirect Tax? Like the colour purple? Great. Here's a few more boxes we're also hoping you can tick:
Education:

• Completion of a Bachelor's or advanced level degree (Masters) in related field: Accounting, Business, Economics, Finance, Law, and/or Taxation.
• Professional Accounting Designation (CPA, CA; CPA, CMA; or CPA, CGA) or recognized equivalent. Please note: the requirement for CPA or an equivalent credential—whether for this role or future opportunities—may be contingent on applicable jurisdictional regulations or business needs governing work performed on behalf of clients-facing)
• Completed CPA Canada's In-Depth Tax Program

Experience and Attributes:

• Minimum 7 years' indirect tax experience in public practice or industry
• Knowledge of SLFI (Selected Listed Financial Institution) designation under Canadian Excise Tax Act, including GST/HST compliance requirements for financial institutions operating across multiple provinces.
• Recognized as a tax specialist in area of service; strong technical expertise in indirect tax, planning and compliance
• Strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize multiple engagements and work effectively under pressure
• Articulate, inspiring and versatile communicator (verbal and written)
• Agile in the face of change and proven problem-solver with solid analytical skills
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to earn the trust and confidence of clients and colleagues at all levels, influence decision-makers, and lead change
• Team player with ability to rally resources and work with others to meet the needs and exceed the expectations of clients
• Ability to establish and develop meaningful business relationships with colleagues, clients and in the marketplace, based on strong rapport, trust and respect
• Strong management and inclusive leadership skills, especially in the areas of coaching and development of team members, project management, and multi-team management
• Self-motivated, results-oriented multi-tasker who works equally well independently and collaboratively
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite and Tax software applications, with ability to quickly grasp new technology tools

At Doane Grant Thornton we're focused on making a difference in the lives of our clients, our colleagues and our communities. That's our purpose. Or, as we like to say, living our purple.

What's in it for you?
Profit sharing, Flex days, RRSP contributions, Firmwide holiday closure, Wellness benefits, Concierge-like benefits, Work from anywhere in Canada in the summer for 4 weeks, and more

Our special culture shines through when we have the opportunity to connect in person. That's why we're working in a model where teams are required to be together in the office 4 days per week.
Are you ready to Discover Your Purple?
Doane Grant Thornton is committed to employment equity, human rights and respectful workplace principles throughout the life cycle of employment, including at the recruitment and hiring stages. We welcome applications from members of all equity deserving groups, including persons with disabilities, women, racialized and/or Indigenous applicants. Should you require accommodation in relation to the recruitment process, please notify us by emailing and we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs.