Manager, Personal Debt Solutions - Tax

BDO • Vancouver, BC

4d • CA$70,000 - CA$118,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a Manager, Tax to join our Personal Debt Solutions team anywhere in Canada. This replacement role is a key leadership position responsible for overseeing the Tax team and ensuring the consistent delivery of high-quality, compliant, and client-focused insolvency tax services. The successful candidate will bring strong leadership, organizational capability, and deep knowledge of insolvency legislation to guide team performance. The role also requires a hands-on approach, contributing directly to tax work, file management, and client deliverables alongside leadership responsibilities.

Requirements

• Experience leading, mentoring, and coaching staff, with the ability to support development and drive individual and team performance.
• Strong knowledge of insolvency legislation, rules, procedures, and industry best practices, with a minimum of five years of related experience preferred.
• 5 or more years of tax preparation experience, including self employed tax returns and CRA's processes relating to T1's, tax refunds, tax offsets, GST/HST returns.
• Proven ability to effectively prioritize and manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment while handling multiple tasks with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Flexible and adaptable with the ability to accommodate varying work schedules, including occasional evening hours as required.
• Demonstrated commitment to teamwork, exceptional client service, and producing high-quality, detail-oriented work.
• Proficiency in English is essential for this role.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of bankruptcy specific tax returns (pre, post, in-bankruptcy, provisional) is an asset
• Working knowledge of iFirm is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a hands-on role in day-to-day tax operations, including completing tax work, managing files, and supporting client deliverables while leading the team.
• Coordinate and distribute workload across the teams, monitoring progress and ensuring timely completion of assigned tasks.
• Partner with Team Leaders to ensure compliance with the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act, organizational standards, and industry best practices.
• Provide guidance and support in resolving complex client and creditor concerns in a professional and timely manner.
• Clearly communicate performance expectations, priorities, and operational objectives to team members.
• Monitor team productivity and performance to ensure established service levels, quality standards, and individual performance metrics are consistently achieved.
• Identify performance gaps and collaborate with Team Leaders to develop and implement effective resolution and improvement plans.
• Ensure work is completed accurately, efficiently, and in accordance with quality assurance standards.
• Coach, mentor, and support team members in their professional growth, skill development, and subject matter expertise.

Benefits

• Competitive total cash compensation that recognizes and rewards your contribution.
• Flexible benefits from day one.
• Market leading personal time off policy.
• Reimbursement for wellness initiatives that fit your lifestyle.
• Opportunities for learning and development.
• Support for personal goals outside of the office and making an impact on your community.
• Opportunity to contribute to local and national charity initiatives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed