Senior Accountant, Expatriate Tax Services

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.

BDO Canada is looking for a Senior Accountant to join the Expatriate Tax Services team. The successful candidate will own the following responsibilities:

• Prepare and review personal Canadian and US income tax returns along with other tax information forms
• Research expatriate tax issues and prepare memoranda or client communications on items such as equity compensation, policy design and individual relocations, including writing reports/letters at the appropriate level for the intended audience
• Deal with tax authorities on income tax audits and appeals
• Develop and implement strategies for clients to capitalize on business opportunities
• Identify and document tax filing positions including risk analysis

• 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

• Have completed at least a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, or other related field of study
• You have completed or are nearing completion of your CPA designation
• You are enrolled or in the process of enrolling in the in‑depth tax course
• You have three‑five years' experience in public accounting with a specialization in Canadian tax (US tax experience is an asset)
• You have extensive understanding of relevant tax legislation, personal tax compliance and planning
• You value teamwork, client service, and quality in detailed work

The expected range of compensation for this role is: $68,000 to $100,000

Our people‑first approach to talent has earned us a spot among Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2026. 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.

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.

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.

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…