Project Specialist, 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

BDO Canada is looking for a Project Specialist to join the Tax team and own the following responsibilities:

• Act as a primary contact for clients on project matters, ensuring effective communication, timely updates, and a seamless experience throughout each engagement.

• Oversee and manage the lifecycle of tax-related projects from initiation through completion, coordinating with internal teams and external partners to meet deadlines and achieve deliverables.

• Collaborate with the tax team to provide tailored support to clients, ensuring high standards of service quality, accuracy, and responsiveness.

• Liaise with various teams within the firm, ensuring that each project has the resources and support needed to meet client needs and comply with regulatory requirements.

• Identify areas for improvement in the project management workflow, assisting the team in implementing more efficient practices and tools.

• Maintain accurate records, prepare reports, and track key milestones to keep all stakeholders informed on progress.

• Address client queries and project challenges proactively, working closely with tax professionals to resolve issues quickly and effectively.

• Support the tax team in identifying and mitigating potential risks within client engagements, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.

How do we define success for your role?

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

• You understand your clients' industry, challenges, and opportunities; clients describe you as positive, professional, and delivering high quality work

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

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

• You hold a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or related field.

• 2+ years of experience in project management within a client-facing role in a professional services or accounting environment.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage client relationships and convey complex information effectively.

• Proficiency in MS Office Suite and Workday.

• High level of professionalism, confidentiality, and attention to detail.

• Understanding of tax services is a strong asset.

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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