About our client

Our client, an independent firm specializing in tax and advisory services, as well as strategic outsourcing, is looking for a Senior Director, Canadian Tax & Reorganization, to join its team based on the South Shore of Montreal.

The incumbent will actively participate in the firm’s growth with the possibility of rapid advancement to a partner role.

The organization relies on an agile and flexible structure that promotes proximity, teamwork, and a collaborative work environment.

Its professionals support a diverse clientele in a variety of mandates, ranging from tax planning to the management of complex and strategic files. This diversity allows talent to develop in a stimulating and challenging environment, while enabling them to have influence and a significant impact.

The firm stands out for its integrated and personalized approach, its ability to effectively handle demanding tax issues, and its stimulating work environment, offering competitive benefits and professional balance.

You will have the opportunity to join this dynamic company, which has enjoyed numerous successes over the past 25 years.

Description

Reporting to the Founding Partner, the Senior Director, Canadian Tax & Reorganization acts as a strategic advisor to a diverse client base, including private and public multinationals, growing SMEs, entrepreneurs and senior executives, high-net-worth families, and international trusts and estates.

This experienced professional is expected to aspire to partnership within 2–3 years and will play a key role in advancing the firm’s strategic consulting and C-suite outsourcing services in collaboration with the partners. They will have the ability to design and implement innovative solutions with a strong tax focus, while remaining attentive to the practical considerations involved in executing recommendations and ensuring their successful adoption by clients.

The Senior Director must act as a highly strategic partner to both clients and business stakeholders, while actively contributing to the firm’s growth.

More specifically, responsibilities will include:

Tax leadership:

• Lead tax optimization mandates for private and public companies, corporate groups, entrepreneurs, and high-net-worth individuals.
• Provide advisory services on tax planning, corporate reorganizations, intergenerational transfers, mergers and acquisitions, trusts, and estate taxation.
• Coordinate the implementation of strategies with clients and collaborate with partners in corporate strategy, finance, governance, and organizational performance to deploy and operationalize tailored solutions.
• Draft or review tax memoranda, ensure quality control of compliance activities, and develop strategic recommendations for presentation to clients.

Client management:

• Provide front-line advisory services and maintain close, direct relationships with clients to identify their needs and design appropriate solutions and complementary services.
• Build and maintain strong, long-term client relationships through a proactive and strategic approach in close collaboration with the strategy team.

Supervision and management:

• Recruit, mentor, and supervise tax specialists and collaborators.
• Ensure the quality, accuracy, and compliance of tax deliverables, including compliance, planning, and documentation.
• Actively participate in team development, continuous learning, and knowledge transfer.

Business development/partnerships:

• Apply a comprehensive, 360-degree approach with existing clients while developing new clients and strategic partnerships.
• Play an active role in driving growth in close collaboration with the group’s partners.
• Demonstrate entrepreneurial leadership and commitment, with clear potential to advance to partnership, both technically and commercially.
• Enhance the firm’s reputation by participating in conferences, publications, and professional networking activities.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Master’s degree in Taxation
• Professional designation (CPA, Lawyer, Notary, MBA)

Professional Experience

• 10 to 15 years of relevant experience in a professional services firm or significant experience in tax planning for private companies (PEs), entrepreneurs, and high-net-worth individuals
• Proven ability to develop and retain a client base

Skills

• Strong technical expertise in Canadian taxation (corporate, personal, trusts, reorganizations)
• Experience in team management, supervision, and development (an asset)
• Bilingualism, French and English, both oral and written

Specific Abilities

• Demonstrates professional rigor, sound judgment, and integrity in the performance of duties.
• Possesses a strategic mindset and the ability to solve complex problems collaboratively.
• Exhibits strong client focus, entrepreneurial spirit, and well-developed business acumen.
• Displays excellent communication, outreach, and project management skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and take ownership of deliverables.
• Provides collaborative and inspiring leadership with strong influencing skills.
• Builds strong interpersonal relationships and effectively influences clients and colleagues
• Desire to actively contribute to the firm’s transformation and growth.

Partnership Potential

This role is designed for an experienced and ambitious professional who aspires to partnership. The ideal candidate demonstrates collaborative leadership, long-term vision, a strong interest in the firm’s development, and the ability to create both strategic and commercial value.

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TALINKO is a recruitment firm of middle and senior executives, also offering support in the recruitment of members of the board of directors or advisory committee. We operate in different business sectors.

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