Senior Manager, Tax Innovation

MNP•Calgary, AB

20h•Hybrid

About The Position

Inspirational, innovative and entrepreneurial - this is how we describe our empowered teams. Combine your passion with purpose and join a culture that is thriving in the face of change. Make an impact working collaboratively with our National Tax as well as our Innovation & Insights team as a Senior Manager, Tax Innovation. This diverse team of future-focused problem solvers works with key leaders across MNP’s Tax team to evaluate, prioritize, design, and execute on automation and transformation opportunities as well as new products and services that will continually redefine how we serve our clients. As a trusted advisor, you’ll bring a passion for transformation and thrive on delivering next generation solutions that redefine the way MNP does business. MNP is proudly Canadian. Providing business strategies and solutions, we are a leading national accounting, tax and business advisory firm in Canada. Entrepreneurial to our core, our talented team members transcend obstacles into opportunities and are successfully transforming mid-market business practices.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Technology, or a related field
5 - 8 years of progressive experience in roles related to innovation, Data & AI, strategy, digital transformation, or operational excellence
Strong tax expertise, with experience improving processes, leading innovation, and working with modern technology
Deep familiarity with innovation frameworks such as design thinking, lean startup, and agile methodologies, as well as ability to facilitate workshops, and enable cross-functional collaboration
Demonstrated experience with optimization or implementation of existing tools and prototyping, piloting, and scaling new solutions
Ongoing professional development in emerging technologies (AI, automation, digital transformation)
Ability to lead cross-functional teams with a focus in change management and ability to adapt to new technologies and ways of working

Nice To Haves

Experience within a professional services environment preferred
Exposure to client-facing environments and understanding of client service delivery models considered an asset

Responsibilities

Identify and enable opportunities for automation, transformation, and service enhancement in MNP’s tax practice
Monitor emerging trends in tax technology, regulatory change, and innovation practices to identify opportunities for competitive differentiation
Partner with Tax leadership to prioritize transformational initiatives that improve scalability, profitability, and client experience
Play a key role in shaping the future of Tax by embedding scalable, practical innovation into everyday operations and long-term strategic priorities
Develop and execute a multi-year tax innovation roadmap aligned with strategic priorities
Leverage business domain expertise and understanding of inner workings of tax functions to design customized technology and business solutions establishing both functional and nonfunctional requirements
Develop business requirements (BRD) and product requirements (PRD) documentation acting as the product owner for newly developed Tax tools and capabilities
Lead end-to-end innovation initiatives across tools, analytics, and AI, driving solutions from ideation to implementation aligned with Tax strategy
Collaborate with tax practitioners, MNP’s Innovation team, Change Enablement and technical delivery team to translate business needs into practical solutions
Champion and communicate a culture of innovation and continuous improvement across the tax practice, leading strategic planning sessions and supporting change enablement
Oversee pilot programs, proofs of concept (POCs), and scaled implementation efforts