Head of Tax Transformation

Overview Putting people first, every day. BDO is a firm built on positive relationships with our people and our clients. We offer an award-winning environment that fosters a people-first culture with a high priority on personal and professional growth. We are looking for a Head of Tax Transformation who will lead BDO Canada’s Tax digital transformation strategy, aligning Tax’s operational transformation with the firm’s Innovation & Change (I&C) agenda and embedding AI, automation, data analytics, and digital tools into client delivery, operations, and business development.

Key Objectives

Develop and execute a Tax Transformation Roadmap that drives operational efficiency, client value, and profitability.

Champion the adoption of AI and digital solutions across all service lines within Tax.

Partner with firmwide Innovation & Change to align with BDO Canada’s strategic priorities.

Foster a culture of transformation — empowering Tax professionals to innovate, experiment, and improve.

Work with Service Line leaders to identify and build new digitally enabled service offerings.

Core Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership: Define the Tax Transformation strategy, linking digital adoption to business outcomes and ROI.

Digital Implementation: Lead integration of automation, data analytics, and AI into Tax operations and service delivery.

Innovation Execution: Coordinate with the firm’s Innovation & Change team to prioritize initiatives, manage pilots, and ensure alignment.

Measurement & Reporting: Establish success metrics and report progress to Tax Senior Leadership on ROI, efficiency, and adoption.

How do we define success for your role?

Measurable ROI on digital and automation initiatives.

Successful integration of AI and analytics into client delivery and operations.

Increased efficiency, profitability, and innovation capability across Tax.

Improved client and employee digital experience.

Demonstrated cultural adoption of digital tools and an innovation mindset.

Demonstrate BDO’s core values of Integrity, Respect and Collaboration.

Desired Skills and Qualifications

Strong leadership and project management experience in digital transformation, ideally within Tax or Professional Services.

Expertise in AI, automation, and emerging technologies.

Proven ability to execute complex projects, manage change, and deliver measurable impact.

Strategic thinker with hands-on capability to deliver outcomes.

Strong communication and stakeholder management skills in a matrixed organization.

Personal Attributes

Strategic and analytical thinker with a bias for action.

Passionate about technology and its transformative potential in Tax.

Collaborative, influential, and comfortable navigating complexity.

Resilient change agent who can balance innovation with execution discipline.

Desired Experience

Experience with successful execution of projects and/or initiatives.

Track record of successful stakeholder management and cross-functional team leadership.

Proven experience in leveraging AI and generative AI for business innovation.

History of fostering a culture of innovation and technological advancement.

Demonstrated capability in implementing both incremental and transformative improvements.

Performance Metrics

ROI and efficiency improvements from digital transformation initiatives.

Implementation success of Tax Transformation Roadmap milestones.

Cultural adoption and use of AI/digital tools across the Tax Service Line.

Alignment of Tax transformation initiatives with the firm’s I&C strategy.

Application Process This opportunity is open to internal and external candidates with experience in digital or business transformation in professional services. Applicants should submit a resume and cover letter outlining transformation initiatives they have led, particularly in AI, automation, and process modernization.

Why BDO? Our people-first approach to talent has earned us a spot among Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2025. We offer opportunities for learning and development, support your personal goals, and encourage community involvement. We provide flexible benefits from day one and a market-leading time off policy. We foster diversity, equity and inclusion, and accommodate accessibility needs in the application process.

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