Senior Manager, Domestic 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 about 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, Domestic Tax, in the Privately Held Business areas of tax, you will have the opportunity to:
• Work with our Southern Ontario team and be supported by a National network of talented professionals
• Assist businesses and individuals with a wide range of tax, financial and succession planning services
• Be part of a unique work culture that challenges you to further your professional development and enrich your chosen career path
• Be a well-respected professional, part of a team building a very successful business delivering highly valued solutions to clients
• Develop solutions with clients and co-workers through collaborative effort and creative discussion
• Be closely engaged with and serve clients on a wide variety of local, national and international projects

As a Senior Manager, Domestic Tax, you're a trusted advisor to clients, helping them with corporate and personal tax planning and compliance so they can benefit from tax savings. Here's some of what you'll get to do:
• Work closely with clients and the engagement team to develop exceptional tax planning ideas and solutions to achieve our client’s business objectives
• Be a leader in the management and development of our growing tax practice
• Assist clients to manage their income tax planning, implementation and compliance requirements including complex Private Business corporate, personal, and trust matters
• Identify, develop and pursue new opportunities for assisting clients with value added-on tax services
• Provide exceptional client service
• Stay attuned and respond to new legislation, interpretations and market factors that impact our clients
• Coach and mentor professional staff
• Prepare and present information to clients, colleagues and other professionals

Doane Grant Thornton
If you’re a bit like us, you’re driven to connect with how others are feeling and thinking. Here we walk in others shoes before taking action. Just imagine being part of a team that puts “we before me”, where flexAbility is a mindset, and where you trust your colleagues to have your back. 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 www.discoveryourpurple.ca

Think you’ve got what it takes to be a Senior Manager, Domestic Tax? Like the colour purple? Great. Here's a few more boxes we’re also hoping you can tick:
• You’ve completed the CPA Canada In-Depth Tax Program, or have a Masters of Taxation degree
• Substantive expertise with the tax-related aspects of succession, trust and estate matters gained as one element of providing corporate and personal tax planning and compliance services to privately held businesses
• Demonstrated commitment to providing exceptional client service
• Ability to develop, present and apply new ideas, creative approaches and innovative solutions.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong interest in coaching and development, with a commitment to personal growth
• Commitment to excellence in product quality and attention to detail
• A team player able to rally resources and work with others to meet the needs of the client

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!

At Doane Grant Thornton, we believe compensation should reflect more than just market data—it should reflect you. We’re serious about compensation. We benchmark regularly across a wide spectrum of roles, industries, sectors, and levels to ensure our ranges are both competitive and current. But we don’t stop there. We also consider the unique strengths, experiences, and impact each individual brings to the table. Our salary ranges are reviewed annually, and where you land within the range depends on a mix of factors—your background, your skills, and how your contributions align with internal equity. To help start the conversation, the current salary range for this role is $116,400–$174,500 in Waterloo, ON. If the role is available in other locations, the range may differ to reflect local market factors.

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?