Partner, Tax Services

Doane Grant Thornton

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We’re a large and growing professional services firm that still feels like a community. That’s most important to us.

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At Doane Grant Thornton we hold a strong commitment to collaboration, leadership, excellence, agility, respect, and responsibility.

Position Overview

You have built a reputation that clients trust and a practice that reflects your leadership, judgement, and ability to create lasting value. Business Owners turn to you for strategic advice, practical insight, and the confidence to navigate complexity, make important decisions, and grow with confidence.

Now, you are thinking about what comes next.

As Partner, Domestic Tax, you will join a collaborative team of respected leaders who care deeply about their clients, people, and communities. You will play an important role in the continued growth of our Vancouver practice, helping private companies navigate complex tax matters, strengthen trusted relationships, and create meaningful impact across Coastal British Columbia.

More than a leadership opportunity, this is a chance to define the future of a growing practice, expand your influence, and contribute to the vibrant business community that makes Vancouver unique.

As a Partner at Doane Grant Thornton, you will have an opportunity to:

Strategic Impact
• Lead the growth and evolution of our Domestic Tax practice in Vancouver and across Coastal British Columbia, aligned with the firm's broader strategy.
• Leverage your entrepreneurial mindset, taking ownership of practice growth, build market presence, and create lasting value for clients and the business.
• Play a leading role in expanding our Private Company Practice and identifying new opportunities in the market.
• Influence strategic decisions and help define the future direction of the practice.

Client Experience
• Be the trusted advisor business owners rely on for growth, transition, and key business decisions.
• Build lasting relationships with private company leaders and help them navigate tax complexity and plan confidently for the future.
• Deliver strategic, practical advice that creates long-term value for clients and their businesses.
• Collaborate across Tax, Assurance, and Advisory to bring the right expertise to every client relationship and help business owners achieve their goals.
• Mentor, coach, and develop the next generation of tax leaders

People Leadership & Collaboration
• Grow and develop the next generation of tax leaders through coaching, mentorship, and shared experiences.
• Build strong relationships across the firm, partnering with colleagues to deliver the best outcomes for clients.
• Work alongside great people, help develop future leaders, and contribute to a culture that values collaboration, growth, and community.

Key Requirements

Education
• Completion of Bachelor or Master's Degree in related field: Accounting, Business, Economics, Finance, Law, and/or Taxation.
• Chartered Professional Accountants (CPA) Designation and completed CPA Canada’s In-Depth Tax Program.

Experience and Attributes
• 10+ years’ experience in public accounting or related industry
• Significant tax planning and compliance experience including an in-depth understanding of Canadian Corporate taxation matters
• Demonstrated experience growing a practice and business development which focuses on client relationships and proactively anticipating market needs
• Strong management and leadership skills with the ability to be an active participant in the development of the tax team
• Develop solutions with clients and co-workers through collaborative effort and discussion
• Commitment to quality, excellence and continual professional growth for yourself and for those you lead
• Excellent written, and verbal communication skills, including exceptional interpersonal skills to earn the trust and confidence of clients and colleagues at all levels and influence decision-makers
• Desire to learn and grow, and be an integral part of a team that puts “we before me”, where flexibility is a mindset, and where you trust your colleagues to have your back

Are You Ready to Discover Your Purple?

We recognize that exploring an opportunity at this level requires discretion. All conversations and expressions of interest will be handled with the highest level of confidentiality and respect for your current commitments.

Connect with Franca Salvadorto schedule a confidential conversation.