Manager Data & Analytics, Tax Transformation

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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 skilled growth.

BDO Canada is seeking a high‑impact Data & Analytics Lead to support our Tax Transformation agenda. This role sits at the intersection of data, process, and technology, helping modernize how our Tax practice leverages data to drive efficiency, insight, and growth. The successful candidate will play a key role in building the data foundation for a more digital, AI‑enabled Tax function, supporting both day‑to‑day operations and longer‑term transformation initiatives.

• Build and strengthen the Tax data foundation
• Assess and rationalize existing data sources, models, and reporting assets
• Establish scalable, governed data structures aligned to enterprise platforms (e.g., Azure, Databricks, Data Lake)
• Deliver analytics and insights
• Design and develop dashboards, reporting, and self‑service analytics (e.g., Power BI)
• Translate data into clear, actionable insights to support decision‑making
• Enable process standardization and workflow improvement
• Partner with stakeholders to understand current processes and data flows
• Identify opportunities to simplify, standardize, and automate
• Support AI and automation initiatives
• Prepare and structure data to enable AI‑driven use cases and intelligent workflows
• Support pilots and implementation of new tools and capabilities
• Act as a bridge between business and technology
• Translate business needs into data and technical requirements
• Collaborate across Tax, Data & Analytics, and Innovation & Change teams

• Trusted, consistent data supporting Tax service lines
• Reduced manual reporting through automated, scalable solutions
• Improved visibility into performance, operations, and opportunities
• Data enabling better decisions, efficiency gains, and client outcomes
• Strong alignment between business needs and technology delivery

• Demonstrate BDO's core values through all aspects of your work:
  Integrity, Respect and Collaboration
• Understand clients’ industry, challenges, and opportunities; clients describe you as positive, professional, and delivering high quality work
• Identify, recommend, and focus on effective service delivery to your clients
• Share in an inclusive and engaging work environment that develops, retains and attracts talent
• Actively participate in the adoption of digital tools and strategies to drive an innovative workplace
• Grow your expertise through learning and professional development

• 5+ years in data analytics, data engineering, or business analytics roles
• Experience working with:
  • Data platforms (e.g., Azure Data Factory, Databricks, Data Lake)
  • Querying and transformation (e.g., SQL, Python)
  • Visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau)
• Strong understanding of data modeling, ETL/ELT, and data quality
• Proven ability to translate business problems into data‑driven solutions
• Experience in process improvement, workflow design, or automation is an asset
• Exposure to AI or advanced analytics is a plus

• A hands‑on problem solver who thrives in evolving environments
• Ability to bridge business and technical conversations with ease
• Structured, analytical, and focused on delivering outcomes
• Comfortable working with multiple stakeholders and priorities
• Motivated to be part of a transformation journey and build from the ground up

Data is foundational to the future of Tax. This role will directly support how we standardize processes, enable automation, and unlock AI‑driven capabilities, helping position our practice for long‑term growth and innovation.

The expected range of compensation for this role is: $92,000 to $138,000.

• People‑first approach to talent; recognition as a Top 100 Employer in Canada
• Opportunities for learning and development within services, industries, and markets
• Support for personal goals outside of work and community impact
• Flexible benefits from day one and a market leading personal time off policy
• Support for wellness initiatives and reimbursement for wellness initiatives
• Workplace culture of respect, inclusion, and diversity; support for diverse identities and backgrounds

BDO is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. If you require accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us. We provide accommodations to support a supportive inclusive environment.