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 Montreal office is looking for a Partner to join the International Tax team and own the following responsibilities:

• Provide Strategic International Tax Planning: Develop and implement comprehensive tax strategies for clients engaged in international business activities. Analyze complex tax issues, including global restructuring, foreign tax credits, tax treaties, and withholding taxes, to optimize tax efficiencies and minimize tax risks.
• Client Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong client relationships by understanding their business objectives, industry challenges, and specific international tax needs. Serve as a trusted advisor, proactively identifying opportunities to add value through strategic tax planning and proactive communication.
• Team Leadership and Development: Lead and mentor a team of tax professionals, providing guidance and support in delivering exceptional client service. Foster a collaborative and high-performance culture, promoting knowledge sharing, professional growth, and continuous learning.
• International Tax Compliance: Oversee the preparation and review of complex international tax compliance filings, including foreign reporting forms, foreign affiliate/controlled foreign affiliate reporting, and FAPI calculations, etc. Ensure compliance with relevant tax laws and regulations in various jurisdictions.
• Risk Management and Quality Control: Develop and implement processes and procedures to mitigate tax risks, ensure compliance with international tax regulations, and maintain the highest quality standards. Conduct internal reviews and provide technical guidance to ensure accurate and timely delivery of tax services.
• Thought Leadership and Business Development: Stay abreast of evolving international tax laws, regulations, and emerging trends. Proactively share industry insights and thought leadership with clients and colleagues through publications, presentations, and participation in professional organizations. Contribute to business development efforts by identifying new opportunities, cultivating relationships, and participating in proposal development.

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

Qualifications:

• You have completed your CPA designation as well as the In-Depth Tax Program and/or Masters in Tax.
• Minimum of 12-15 years of progressive experience in international tax planning and consulting, preferably within a public accounting firm or multinational corporation. Demonstrated expertise in cross-border transactions, transfer pricing, foreign tax credits, and tax treaty analysis. Prior experience in managing and leading teams is essential.
• Comprehensive understanding of Canadian and international tax laws, regulations, and compliance requirements. Familiarity with tax issues related to global business operations, including permanent establishment, thin capitalization rules, repatriation of profits, and Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS) initiatives.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to navigate complex tax scenarios, interpret tax legislation, and provide practical and creative solutions. Attention to detail and accuracy are crucial to ensure compliance and minimize tax risks.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex tax concepts clearly and concisely to clients and team members. Proven leadership abilities, including the capability to inspire, motivate, and mentor a team of professionals.
• Demonstrated business development and client relationship management skills. Proven ability to identify opportunities for service expansion, lead proposal efforts, and develop a network of referral sources within the international tax community.
• Strong proficiency in tax software and relevant technology platforms. Experience with tax research tools, data analytics, and financial modeling software is desired

Why BDO?

Our people-first approach to talent has earned us a spot among Canada's Top 100 Employers for 2023. This recognition is a milestone we're thrilled to add to our collection of awards for both experienced and student talent experiences.

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.

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 flexible benefits from day one, and a market leading personal time off policy. We are committed to supporting your overall wellness beyond working hours and provide reimbursement for wellness initiatives that fit your lifestyle.

Everyone counts: We believe every employee should have the opportunity to participate and succeed. Through leadership by our Chief Diversity Equity and Inclusion Officer, we are committed to a workplace culture of respect, inclusion, and diversity. We recognize and celebrate the valuable differences among each of us, including race, religious beliefs, physical or mental disabilities, age, place of origin, marital status, family status, gender or gender identity and sexual orientation. If you require accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us.

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.

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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