Bilingual Resource Manager, Tax

Putting people first, every day

BDO is a firm built on a foundation of positive relationships with our people and our clients. Each day, our professionals provide exceptional service, helping clients with advice and insight they can trust. In turn, we offer an award-winning environment that fosters a people-first culture with a high priority on your personal and professional growth.

Your Opportunity

We are currently seeking a Bilingual Resource Manager to support the Tax Service Line. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is a self-driven individual, who will work closely with Managers and Partners to best deploy our resources.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities

• Manage and allocate resources within the Tax Department to maximize productivity and meet project demands.

• Implement and refine strategies for resource management and workflow optimization.

• Collaborate with tax teams, project managers, and department heads to identify appropriate resource requirements

• The ability to understand resource requirements and allocate capabilities accordingly

• Maintain and oversee a centralized system for tracking and managing tax resources, including staff availability, skill sets, and workload.

• Works with partners to ensure resources are leveraged in a profitable manner

• Identify opportunities where underutilized resources can be leveraged in other areas based on the resource’s skills

• Identify potential resourcing or process issues and present to leadership resolutions to such issues where applicable

• Provide insights and reports on resource utilization and productivity to upper management, aiding in decision-making.

• Support the Tax Department's compliance with internal policies and industry regulations related to resource management.

How do we define success for your role?

• You demonstrate BDO's core values through all aspect of your work: Integrity, Respect and Collaboration

• You understand the challenges and opportunities of this role

• You are described as positive, professional, and delivering high quality work

• You identify, recommend, and are focused on effective service delivery

• You share in an inclusive and engaging work environment that develops, retains & attracts talent

• You actively participate in the adoption of digital tools and strategies to drive an innovative workplace

• You grow your expertise through learning and professional development.

Your experience and education

• 3-5 years resource management experience, preferably within a tax or financial services environment

• Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships

• Proficient in resource management software and tools, with a keen eye for process improvements and innovation.

• Proficiency in MS Office applications

• Assertive conflict-resolution and problem-solving skills

• Clear and concise communication in both written and verbal form

• Ability to be diplomatic or firm when necessary in order to drive business forward or obtain results

• Ability to prioritize and organize workload across multiple groups

• Proven success in managing multiple and fast-moving projects simultaneously

• Excellent communication written and oral skills in French and English

Why BDO?

Our people-first approach to talent has earned us a spot among Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2024. This recognition is a milestone we’re thrilled to add to our collection of awards for both experienced and student talent experiences.

Our firm is committed to providing an environment where you can be successful in the following ways:

• We enable you to engage with how we change and evolve, being a key contributor to the success and growth of BDO in Canada.

• We help you become a better professional within our services, industries, and markets with extensive opportunities for learning and development.

• We support your achievement of personal goals outside of the office and making an impact on your community.

Giving back adds up: Where company meets community. BDO is actively involved in our communities by supporting local charity initiatives. We support staff with local and national events where you will be given the opportunity to contribute to your community.

Total rewards that matter: We pay for performance with competitive total cash compensation that recognizes and rewards your contribution. We provide flexible benefits from day one, and a market leading personal time off policy. We are committed to supporting your overall wellness beyond working hours and provide reimbursement for wellness initiatives that fit your lifestyle.

Everyone counts: We believe every employee should have the opportunity to participate and succeed. Through leadership by our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Leader, we are committed to a workplace culture of respect, inclusion, and diversity. We recognize and celebrate the valuable differences among each of us, including race, religious beliefs, physical or mental disabilities, age, place of origin, marital status, family status, gender or gender identity and sexual orientation. If you require accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us.

Flexibility: All BDO personnel are expected to spend some of their time working in the office, at the client site, and virtually unless accommodations or alternative work arrangements are in place.

Our model is a blended approach designed to support the flexible needs of our people, the firm and our clients. It’s about creating work experiences that meet everyone’s needs and providing flexibility to adjust when, where and how we work to meet the expectations of our role.

Code of Conduct: Our Code of Conduct sets clear standards for how we conduct business. It reflects our shared values and commitments and includes guiding principles to help us make ethical decisions and maintain trust with each other, our clients, and the public.

Ready to make your mark at BDO? Click “Apply now” to send your up-to-date resume to one of our Talent Acquisition Specialists.

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