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.

Your Opportunity
We are expanding the Tax Transformation Office and are seeking a Transformation Relationship Manager (TRM) to help drive the next phase of Tax modernization across the practice. This is a net new role and is ideal for someone who combines strong business acumen with a passion for transformation, technology, AI, automation, and operational improvement. The successful candidate will act as a strategic partner between the business, Tax Transformation Office, and delivery teams — helping identify opportunities, shape priorities, and translate transformation strategy into practical execution.

Key Responsibilities
Business Relationship Management & Strategic Partnership

Act as a trusted advisor and strategic liaison between assigned Tax sub‑service lines and the Tax Transformation Office.

Build strong relationships with business leaders and practitioners to understand operational challenges, strategic priorities, and growth opportunities.

Represent the operational realities of the business and ensure transformation efforts are grounded in how work actually gets done.

Help identify and prioritize opportunities across workflow, technology, AI, automation, data, and operating model evolution.

Translate business needs and pain points into actionable transformation initiatives and roadmap priorities.

Ensure solutions are practical, scalable, and aligned to operational realities.

Transformation Strategy, Design Thinking & Roadmap Support

Partner with the Strategy & Planning team in the Tax Transformation Office to support the development and execution of the Tax Transformation strategy, vision, and roadmap.

Translate enterprise transformation priorities into sub‑service‑line–relevant opportunities and initiatives.

Facilitate discovery sessions, design‑thinking workshops, and working groups to surface business needs and inform roadmap decisions.

Support teams in reimagining workflows, operating models, and service delivery through structured, collaborative problem‑solving.

Contribute business insight to transformation planning, prioritization, and business case development.

Identify opportunities for standardization, scalability, and enterprise alignment, distinguishing what is unique versus reusable.

Bring a connected, enterprise mindset to help shape future‑state ways of working and operating models.

Innovation, AI & Technology Enablement





Work closely with the Tax R&D; Lab and Innovation teams to identify and validate emerging opportunities.

Help bridge the gap between business problems and technology capabilities.

Support exploration and application of AI, automation, workflow redesign, and digital solutions within Tax.

Participate in ideation sessions, pilot initiatives, experimentation efforts, and solution validation activities.

Stay informed on market trends, emerging technologies, and external ecosystem developments relevant to Tax Transformation.

Bring forward ideas and opportunities that can modernize delivery, improve client experience, and unlock operational efficiency.

Execution & Change Enablement

Support initiatives from concept through implementation and adoption.

Partner with delivery teams, business stakeholders, and Innovation & Change to help move initiatives forward.

Help identify blockers, dependencies, risks, and operational considerations early.

Support stakeholder engagement, communication, rollout planning, and change adoption activities.

Help ensure transformation efforts remain focused on measurable business value and operational outcomes.

Act as a connector between strategy and execution — ensuring initiatives translate into meaningful operational change.

Ideal Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate will bring a combination of operational credibility, strategic thinking, facilitation capability, and transformation mindset.

Understands the realities of tax delivery and professional services operations.

Thinks strategically while remaining highly practical and execution‑oriented.

Has strong relationship management, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Is comfortable leading workshops, guiding discussions, and driving collaborative problem‑solving.

Is energized by innovation, transformation, and solving complex business problems.

Has an interest in AI, automation, emerging technology, and modern ways of working.

Can connect business needs with technology and operational solutions.

Thrives in fast‑paced, evolving environments with a high degree of collaboration.

Is comfortable navigating ambiguity and helping shape direction where needed.

Can influence across teams and build alignment across diverse stakeholder groups.

Brings curiosity, initiative, and a continuous improvement mindset.

Qualifications & Experience

Experience within Tax, professional services, consulting, transformation, operations,



or related business environments.

Experience facilitating workshops, business discussions, stakeholder sessions, or transformation initiatives preferred.

Experience working across business and technology stakeholders preferred.

Exposure to transformation initiatives, process improvement, technology enablement, or change management considered an asset.

Strong communication, facilitation, problem‑solving, and relationship management skills.

Demonstrated ability to think strategically while driving practical execution.

Interest or experience in AI, automation, workflow optimization, or innovation initiatives is considered an asset.

Why BDO?

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

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.

We foster a collaborative, inclusive environment where your ideas are valued and you can do your best work with genuine care and purpose.

We encourage innovation and forward thinking, empowering you to embrace what’s next and help shape the future of our firm.

Benefits

Competitive total cash compensation that recognizes and rewards your contribution.

Comprehensive benefits from day one, along with a adaptable personal time off policy.

Support for your overall wellbeing and reimbursement for wellness initiatives that fit your lifestyle.

Commitments to Inclusion and Accessibility
Everyone counts: We are committed to creating a workplace where employees can participate fully, contribute meaningfully, and succeed without barriers. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace defined by respect, fairness, and a true sense of belonging for everyone. Our commitment extends to ensuring that our application process is both inclusive and accessible. If you require accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us.

Flexibility
All BDO personnel are expected to spend some of their time working in the office, at the client site, and virtually unless accommodations or alternative work arrangements are in place. Our model is a blended approach designed to support the flexible needs of our people, the firm, and our clients.

Code of Conduct
Our Code of Conduct sets clear standards for how we conduct business. It reflects our shared values and commitments and includes guiding principles to help us make ethical decisions and maintain trust with each other, our clients, and the public.

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📌 Transformation Relationship Manager, Tax Transformation Office (Nova Scotia)
🏢 BDO Canada
📍 Nova Scotia