Lead the National Tax Office, shaping tax policies, mentoring teams, ensuring technical excellence, and providing strategic tax advice across Canada.
Work with a nationally ranked CPA and advisory firm that is passionate for what's next. Aprio has 30 U.S. office locations, one in the Philippines and more than 2,100 team members that speak 60+ languages across the globe. By bringing together proven expertise, deep understanding, and strategic foresight for fast-growing industries, Aprio ensures clients are prepared for wherever life or business may take them. Discover a top-rated culture, vast growth opportunities and your next big career move with Aprio.
Join Aprio's Business Operations team and you will help clients maximize their opportunities. Aprio is a progressive, fast-growing firm looking for a Senior Tax Director to join their dynamic team.
We are seeking a visionary and strategic leader to head our Canada National Tax Office (NTO). This role is pivotal in laying the foundation and shaping the firm’s national tax policy, generating Federal and Provincial tax thought-leadership, and ensuring technical excellence across all tax practices. The ideal candidate will be a recognized tax expert with deep knowledge of Canadian tax legislation, regulatory frameworks, and industry trends.
Reponsibities:
- Set and execute the National Tax Office (NTO) vision aligned with national and global tax strategies. Serve as a key national tax leader, building a Canadian tax team across technical areas. Represent the firm in tax policy forums and regulatory consultations.
- Lead development of technical tax positions and policies. Oversee creation of publications, alerts, and thought leadership. Monitor tax legislation and provide timely insights and tools.
- Ensure consistent tax quality standards and manage risk across service lines. Collaborate with audit, legal, and compliance teams, and lead internal/external reviews.
- Mentor future leaders and lead national training initiatives. Foster cross-regional knowledge sharing, including within the Aprio Professional Services+ network.
- Provide strategic tax advice and technical support on key client matters. Contribute to business development by identifying tax trends and market opportunities.
- Build strong internal and external relationships. Act as a liaison between Canadian and global tax teams to align on international initiatives and policy.
Qualifications:
- CPA, CA designation (or equivalent); Master’s in Taxation or LLM (Tax) preferred
- Minimum 15 years of progressive experience in Canadian tax, with at least 5 years in a leadership role
- Deep expertise in corporate tax, international tax, and tax policy
- Proven ability to lead high-performing teams and influence at the executive level
- Strong communication, analytical, and strategic thinking skills
Why work for Aprio:
Whether you are just starting out, looking to advance into management or searching for your next leadership role, Aprio offers an opportunity to grow with a future-focused, innovative firm.
What’s in it for you:
- Working with an industry leader: Be part of a high-growth firm that is passionate for what's next.
- An awesome culture: Thirty-one fundamental behaviors guide our culture every day ensuring we always deliver an exceptional team-member and client experience. We call it the Aprio Way. This shared mindset creates lasting relationships between team members and with clients.
- A great team: Work with a high-energy, passionate, caring, and ambitious team of professionals in a collaborative culture.
- Growth opportunities: Grow professionally in an environment that fosters continuous learning and advancement.
- Competitive compensation: You will be rewarded with competitive compensation.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Aprio is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex; pregnancy; sexual orientation; gender identity and/or expression; age; disability; genetic information, citizenship status; military service obligations or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Top Skills
Ca Designation
Cpa
Llm (Tax)
Master'S In Taxation
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