3 Leadership Skills jobs in Canada

Position Title: Tax Director - Strategic Tax Leadership

Location: Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada
Position Type: Full-Time | Permanent
Reports To: Firm Partner / Principal
Team Leadership Scope: 7 Direct Reports

Step into a Leadership Role Where Expertise Meets Impact.

HireNow Staffing is actively seeking a Tax Director for a respected and fast-growing advisory firm based in Richmond Hill, Ontario . This is an exceptional opportunity for a senior tax professional who thrives in both strategic planning and operational leadership. If you're driven by solving complex tax issues, guiding clients with precision, and mentoring a high-performing team, this role offers the next step in your career.

You'll work in close partnership with firm leadership to provide proactive tax solutions for a diverse client portfolio that includes high-net-worth individuals, growing private companies, and trust/estate matters. As a visible leader, you'll play a critical role in driving quality, compliance, and innovation across all tax engagements.

What You'll Own:

• Lead and manage a dedicated tax team of 7 , providing technical guidance, training, and performance feedback

• Deliver advanced planning strategies across corporate, personal, and trust taxation with a focus on long-term value creation

• Act as a key advisor on client matters such as owner-manager tax planning, succession strategies, and estate optimization

• Oversee the preparation and review of complex tax returns, ensuring compliance and alignment with Canada Revenue Agency requirements

• Collaborate directly with firm Partners to scope, execute, and deliver tax engagements that exceed client expectations

• Monitor and implement legislative tax changes, advising clients and internal stakeholders accordingly

• Contribute to business development efforts through strategic relationship building, networking, and proposal review

• Champion a collaborative, client-first culture that aligns with the firm's growth and service excellence

What You Bring:

• CPA designation (in good standing)

• Successful completion of the CPA Canada In-Depth Tax Program

• A minimum of 10 years of progressive tax experience within public practice

• Advanced knowledge of Canadian taxation for corporations, individuals, estates, and trusts

• Proven ability to manage and review complex tax planning files

• Strong familiarity with CRA compliance requirements , audit processes, and deadlines

• Experience using CCH TaxPrep and CaseWare for tax preparation and file management

• Leadership capabilities that include mentorship, accountability, and client communication skills

Compensation & Benefits:

• Base Salary Range: $150,000 - $180,000 CAD (commensurate with experience)

• Bonus Structure: Performance-based, with criteria shared during final interview stages

• Work Location: On-site at the firms Richmond Hill headquarters (hybrid options available post-onboarding)

• Relocation Support: Not available at this time

About the Client:

Our client is a full-service, partner-led professional services firm based in Richmond Hill , serving clients across a broad spectrum of industries including real estate, fintech, professional services, and nonprofits. With a strong focus on tax consulting, assurance, forensic accounting, and estate planning , the firm has built a reputation for integrity, responsiveness, and personalized client service.

Their culture champions collaboration, transparency, and continuous learning , with perks such as generous vacation time, hybrid flexibility, and growth tracks for leadership.

Client identity will be disclosed only to shortlisted candidates following initial screening.

Ready to Advance Your Tax Leadership Career?

If you're a seasoned tax professional with a passion for advisory excellence and people development, we'd like to hear from you. Submit your interest confidentially through HireNow Staffing today.

**Working Title:** Vice President, ESS - Strategic Growth and Operational Leadership in Remote Services
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You might not know our name, but you know where we are. That’s because Compass Group Canada is part of a global foodservice and support services company that’s the 6th largest employer in the world, with 625,000 employees.

You’ll find us in schools, colleges, hospitals, office buildings, senior living communities, tourist attractions, sports venues, remote camps and military installations and more. We’re in all major cities, at remote work sites and everywhere in between – doing business in Canada and 50+ other countries where you can learn and grow. Join us now and point your career forward!

Imagine working in a place where thousands of people rely on your team to bring out the best in their day. Join us and know you can make it happen by creating a home away from home for our clients. You can make every day more enjoyable simply by serving a nutritious meal, or ensuring a safe living environment, or creating recreational programs for their down time. No matter what role you play with us, it will be an important one.

**Why work with ESS Support Services?** We are a member of Compass Group Canada, the leading foodservice and support services company. We work with clients in the oil and gas, mining, construction, coastal logging, military and defense sectors. Coverage is as diverse as offshore oil rigs in the Gulf of Mexico, to coastal logging camps in B.C., to construction camps in the Alberta Oil Sands. Facilities are located within drill camps, mining camps, construction camps, pipeline camps, oil and gas installations and correctional facilities.

# **Job Summary**

As our Vice President, ESS, you will be the strategic force driving Compass’s growth and operational excellence in remote services across Canada. Reporting directly to the President, ESS North America, the VP will serve as a key partner in driving enterprise-wide initiatives while managing operational execution with precision and rigor. This role exists to balance strategic growth with operational accountability—freeing up presidential capacity to focus on broader business imperatives. This pivotal new role balances enterprise-level initiatives with disciplined execution, expanding Compass’s presence in the Canadian remote services market while upholding its core values —translating bold vision into day-to-day execution while inspiring a national team of senior leaders.

Drive strategic initiatives across the ESS portfolio to drive operational excellence

- Partner with the President to shape enterprise and market-level strategy while taking ownership of day-to-day operations to serve as a trusted second-in-command, ensuring detailed execution of initiatives and business goals
- Own budgetary planning, forecasting, and financial performance of the ESS business by strengthening pricing, margin management, and cost discipline across services
- Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to align goals, streamline execution, and embed accountability
- Institutionalize process rigor, compliance standards, and performance metrics
- Lead initiatives to improve data integrity, reporting, and KPI visibility across the ESS operation
- Champion Compass's operating model and embed the Compass Way in all functions
- Lead a national team of senior leaders and foster a culture of empowerment and ownership

Think you have what it takes to be our **Vice President, ESS**? We’re committed to hiring the best talent for the role. Here’s how we’ll know you will be successful:

- 10+ years of progressive executive leadership experience in healthcare, laboratory, facilities, or regulated services environments
- Proven P&L leadership of national or large-scale operations (>$150M)
- Exceptional process management, planning, and integration experience
- Demonstrated ability to build, lead, and engage cross-functional teams in complex organizations
- Strong financial acumen and comfort with managing margin performance, budgeting, and forecasting
- Client-centric mindset with experience managing key accounts and customer success strategies
- Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) and/or relevant professional designation preferred.
- 30% of time spent travelling, both in site visits and stakeholder meetings.

Compass Group Canada is committed to nurturing a diverse workforce representative of the communities within which we operate. We encourage and are pleased to consider all qualified candidates, without regard to race, colour, citizenship, religion, sex, marital / family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, aboriginal status, age, disability or persons who may require an accommodation, to apply.

For accommodation requests during the hiring process, please contact for further information.