Senior Manager - 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 Tax Manager in our Domestic Tax team, you'll own client relationships within a wide variety of industries. Working with some of Canada's top gurus in Tax, a career in tax at Doane Grant Thornton means you'll be supported to further your professional career and create your unique career journey.

Joining our robust team of over 400 tax professionals means you’ll collaborate with colleagues across service lines such as Assurance, Advisory and Specialty Tax, which can broaden your perspective and help you solve client problems, delivering personalized solutions.

As a Senior Tax Manager, 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:

Client Experience: Work directly with clients, taking ownership of their experience, and focusing on building and strengthening client-firm relationships. Your expertise will be key in making these important connections and enhancing our overall client services.

Strategic Tax Planning: Develop strategic tax planning solutions tailored to clients’ unique business needs.

Tax Advisory: Help clients navigate the complexities of Canadian Tax Matters. Provide advise on reorganizations, rollovers, windups, amalgamations, succession, and estate planning, as well as reviewing T1, T2, and T3 returns.

Mentorship: Coach and mentor, a team of colleagues on tax compliance, helping them walk in clients’ shoes by discussing tax planning options.

Business Development: Contribute to our growing tax practice by understanding the comprehensive needs of clients’ businesses. Identify and develop new opportunities to meet their objectives and introduce them to our firm’s diverse offerings.

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 Tax Manager? 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 Course or hold a Master's degree in Taxation
• You develop and present new ideas, strategies, and tax solutions for clients, showcasing your dedication to providing exceptional client service
• You possess an interest in pursuing business development opportunities to grow the tax practice
• You’re recognized as a technical expert in corporate and personal Canadian tax planning and compliance.
• You actively seek opportunities to support others in their ongoing professional growth

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 $104,700-$184,200 Kamloops, BC. 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?