Manager – Expatriate Tax Services

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

BDO Canada is looking for a Manager to join the Expatriate Tax Services team in Montreal. The successful candidate will provide tax compliance and advisory services to globally mobile employees, executives, and corporate clients while supporting the continued growth of the practice. The successful candidate will also own the following responsibilities:

• Manage the preparation and review of Canadian and U.S. individual income tax returns for internationally mobile employees and executives
• Provide day-to-day expatriate tax advice related to employee relocations, cross-border tax obligations, payroll reporting, taxable benefits, and employer compliance matters
• Research complex tax issues and prepare client correspondence, technical memoranda, and planning recommendations
• Support clients with executive compensation arrangements, global equity compensation plans, tax equalization policies, and other mobility-related matters
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through responsive, high-quality service delivery
• Collaborate with partners and professionals across Canada to support client needs and identify opportunities for cross-service line engagement
• Assist with business development initiatives, proposals, and client presentations to support the continued growth of the practice
• Coach, mentor, and develop junior team members while contributing to a positive and inclusive team culture
• Stay current on Canadian, U.S., and international tax developments impacting globally mobile employees

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 provide exceptional client service and build trusted advisor relationships with clients and colleagues
• You identify opportunities to improve processes and enhance service delivery
• You contribute to an inclusive, engaging, and high-performing team environment
• You support the development and growth of team members through coaching and knowledge sharing
• You actively embrace innovative technologies and digital tools to improve client and team outcomes
• You continuously develop your technical expertise and professional capabilities

Your Experience and Education

• CPA designation, or equivalent professional accounting designation
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Canadian individual tax, with significant exposure to expatriate, cross-border, or global mobility tax matters
• Strong knowledge of Canadian personal income tax and internationally mobile employee taxation
• Experience reviewing tax returns and providing tax advisory services to individuals and corporate clients
• Excellent analytical, research, and problem-solving skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to explain complex tax concepts clearly
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships with clients and colleagues
• Experience coaching, mentoring, or supervising team members is considered an asset
• Bilingualism in English and French is required due to frequent interactions with English-speaking clients, partners, and team members both within and outside Quebec, as well as the need to prepare and review documentation in both languages

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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 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 that our application process is both inclusive and accessible.  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.

Code of Conduct: Our Code of Conduct sets clear standards for how we conduct business. It reflects our shared values and commitments and includes guiding principles to help us make ethical decisions and maintain trust with each other, our clients, and the public.

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