Tax Headhunter
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Contact UsRecruiting in tax requires a thorough understanding of technical skills, tax rules, regulatory requirements, compliance issues and the level of expertise associated with each position.
For certain strategic or highly specialized roles, the best candidates are not always actively looking for a new opportunity. They are often already employed, regularly approached by other organizations and less visible on traditional job platforms.
Our tax headhunting service helps you identify, approach, assess and recruit qualified professionals for positions in corporate tax, Canadian tax, international tax, indirect and consumption taxes, tax compliance, tax planning, corporate reorganizations and tax advisory services.
Tax positions we can help you recruit for
We help organizations recruit tax professionals at various levels, whether for technical, specialized, strategic or management positions.
Our recruitment mandates may include the following positions:
Tax Specialist;
Senior Tax Specialist;
Tax Director;
Senior Tax Director;
Vice-President, Tax;
Head of Tax;
Tax Advisor;
Senior Tax Advisor;
Tax Compliance Specialist;
Tax Planning Specialist;
Corporate Reorganization Specialist;
Corporate Tax Specialist;
Canadian Tax Specialist;
International Tax Specialist;
Transfer Pricing Specialist;
Indirect Tax Specialist;
GST/QST Specialist;
Tax Analyst;
Tax Compliance Analyst;
Tax Manager;
Tax Lawyer;
Tax Notary;
CPA specializing in tax;
Specialized positions within accounting firms, private companies, corporate groups, public organizations or professional services firms.
Each mandate is tailored to the size of your organization, your industry, your corporate structure, your tax obligations and the actual responsibilities of the position you need to fill.
Our tax headhunting process
1. Analysis of your needs and tax environment
We begin by gaining a clear understanding of your organization, corporate structure, tax challenges, business priorities and the specific role you need to fill.
This step allows us to define the responsibilities, required level of expertise, technical skills, types of tax matters involved, interactions with internal teams and the criteria that will determine a successful hire.
2. Definition of the target candidate profile
We develop a clear and realistic candidate profile based on the required experience, professional background, area of tax specialization, level of autonomy, certifications, working style and environment in which the candidate will operate.
The objective is to target the right professionals from the beginning and avoid a search that is too broad or poorly aligned with your actual recruitment needs.
3. Targeted search and market mapping
We identify potential candidates within relevant environments, including accounting firms, law firms, private companies, corporate groups, financial institutions, public organizations and specialized tax firms.
This targeted search gives you access to professionals who may not be actively browsing job postings but could be open to the right opportunity.
4. Direct and confidential approach
Selected candidates are approached professionally and discreetly.
Confidentiality is especially important for executive positions, sensitive replacements, competitive recruitment mandates or situations where an organization does not want to make the search public.
5. Candidate qualification and interviews
We assess candidates based on their experience, achievements, technical skills, motivations, salary expectations and overall fit with the position.
Depending on the mandate, the assessment may also cover their knowledge of applicable tax rules, experience with specific types of files, professional rigour, analytical skills, judgment, advisory capabilities, ability to manage priorities and capacity to collaborate with different stakeholders.
6. Presentation of selected candidates
We present qualified candidates along with useful information to support your decision-making, including their background, motivations, key skills, areas of specialization, certifications, expectations, availability and any important considerations.
Our objective is to help you meet candidates who are genuinely aligned with your criteria rather than providing a high volume of less relevant profiles.
7. Support throughout the final selection process
We can assist you with interview preparation, candidate comparisons, follow-ups, reference checks and other validation steps.
When relevant, psychometric testing, technical assessments or practical exercises can also be incorporated into the process to support your final hiring decision.
8. Support through to hiring
We support you throughout candidate communications, expectation management, the employment offer and follow-ups leading up to onboarding.
This final step helps secure the hire, reduce the risk of candidate withdrawal and promote a smooth transition into your organization.