Directeur principal fiscalité

Do you want to enjoy a flexible schedule along with a range of additional benefits? Our client, a firm specializing in the professional services industry, is seeking a Senior Tax Director to join its team of open-minded and skilled professionals. You will report directly to the President, who is energetic, very open-minded, enjoys hearing solutions, and is highly attentive. She is the opposite of a micromanager and strongly values teamwork. Cielo has built a strong reputation within the firm, having placed two talents who are now VPs, including one partner. Our President has known an existing partner in the firm for over 20 years, who is very sharp. You will work in a positive, multidisciplinary environment where teamwork is a core value. The position is offered in a hybrid work mode.

As Senior Tax Director, you will be responsible for developing tax planning strategies and drafting memos, reviewing various tax forms (rollovers, sales tax forms, etc.), managing tax audit files, and preparing representations for tax authorities. In addition, you will serve as the go-to resource for internal staff, managing, training, and mentoring a team, following up with team members regarding the impact of reorganizations on their files, and ensuring deadlines are met. You will also have the opportunity to participate in special mandates (business acquisitions, sales, property purchase projects, expansion projects, etc.) and delegate certain aspects of these special mandates to internal staff when required.

Furthermore, you will oversee tax audit files, prepare representations to tax authorities, distribute compliance files among internal staff (if needed), and support the tax team through training and mentorship. You will also provide recommendations for tax process improvements and analyze internal practices and workflows to implement changes that enhance the department’s and team’s organizational efficiency. This role offers an excellent opportunity to build a strong network of contacts, as you will interact with clients on their tax matters as well as with the entire team and partners.

Bilingual CPA with a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience in a firm and/or industry, and a master’s degree in taxation. Proficiency in MS Office is required. We are looking for a candidate who communicates easily, provides client advisory, and has the ability to manage and train a team by sharing their knowledge. The ideal profile is highly autonomous, has a strong interest in business, is detail-oriented, and can manage multiple files by setting priorities. They are proactive, effective, and efficient, and able to work under pressure while meeting deadlines.