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Senior Manager, Domestic Tax


Company : Doane Grant Thornton LLP


Location : Guelph, Ontario


Created : 2025-11-06


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Who we areYou know those big cities that still feel like small towns? Where everyones friendly and helps each other out? Thats like Doane Grant Thornton. Except here were all professionals and there isnt a mayor or a general store. What were trying to say is that were a large and growing professional services firm that still feels like a community. We employ over 3000 people across Canada, and we truly care about our colleagues, our clients and the communities where we work and live. Thats whats most important to us. Were building a thriving organization thats purpose driven and still want to remember what your favourite milkshake flavour is.As a Senior Tax Manager in our Domestic Tax team, you'll own client relationships within a wide variety of industries. Working with some of Canada's top gurus in Tax, a career in tax at Doane Grant Thornton means you'll be supported to further your professional career and create your unique career journey.Joining our robust team of over 400 tax professionals means youll collaborate with colleagues across service lines such as Assurance, Advisory, and Specialty Tax, which can broaden your perspective and help you solve client problems, delivering personalized solutions.As a Senior Manager, Tax, in the Privately Held Business areas of tax, you will have the opportunity to:Advance your career more quickly than with other firmsWork with our Guelph team and be supported by a National network of talented professionalsAssist businesses and individuals with a wide range of tax, financial and succession planning servicesBe part of a unique work culture that challenges you to further your professional development and enrich your chosen career pathBe a well-respected professional, part of a team building a very successful business delivering highly valued solutions to clientsDevelop solutions with clients and co-workers through collaborative effort and creative discussionBe closely engaged with and serve clients on a wide variety of local, national and international projectsAs a Senior Tax Manager, you're a trusted advisor to clients, helping them with corporate and personal tax planning and compliance so they can benefit from tax savings. Here's some of what you'll get to do:Work closely with clients and the engagement team to develop exceptional tax planning ideas and solutions to achieve our clients business objectivesBe a leader in the management and development of our growing tax practiceAssist clients manage their income tax planning, implementation and compliance requirements including complex PHB corporate, personal, and trust mattersIdentify, develop and pursue new opportunities for assisting clients with value added-on tax servicesProvide exceptional client serviceStay attuned and respond to new legislation, interpretations and market factors that impact our clientsCoach and mentor professional staffPrepare and present information to clients, colleagues and other professionalsThink youve got what it takes to be a Senior Tax Manager? Here are a few more boxes were hoping you can tick:Youve completed the CPA Canada In-Depth Tax Course, or have a Masters of Taxation degreeSubstantive expertise with the tax-related aspects of succession, trust and estate matters gained as one element of providing corporate and personal tax planning and compliance services to privately held businessesDemonstrated commitment to providing exceptional client serviceAbility to develop, present and apply new ideas, creative approaches and innovative solutions.Ability to work independently and as part of a teamStrong interest in coaching and development, with a commitment to personal growthCommitment to excellence in product quality and attention to detailA team player able to rally resources and work with others to meet the needs of the clientOk, but whats it really like working in Tax at Doane Grant Thornton?'When I started at Doane Grant Thornton, I immediately felt welcomed and supported. Doane GT has a small town feel with the resources of a national firm, which provides me with the freedom to carve my own path as a leader and specialize in the areas of tax that interest me.' Alli C., Senior Tax ManagerAt Doane Grant Thornton were focused on making a difference in the lives of our clients, our colleagues and our communities. Thats our purpose. Or, as we like to say, living our purple.What's in it for you?Profit sharing, Flex days, RRSP contributions, Firmwide holiday closure, Wellness benefits, Concierge-like benefits, Work from anywhere in Canada in the summer for 4 weeks, and more!Our special culture shines through when we have the opportunity to connect in person. Thats why were working in a model where teams are required to be together in the office 4 days per week.Are you ready to Discover Your Purple?Not sure just yet? Email me at to learn more.Want to learn more about who we are and how we live our purple every day? Read our colleagues stories at #J-18808-Ljbffr