Associate, Global Transaction Tax

Alvarez & Marsal; Toronto; On-site; CAD 125,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus program

Accessible recruitment process

Job summary

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) Canada is seeking an Associate, Global Transaction Tax to deliver tax planning, structuring and due diligence for M&A activities. You will review purchase agreements, assess risks, and advise on tax-efficient structuring across transactions.

You will work with a team of seasoned professionals, develop client relationships, and contribute to high-quality service delivery, including cross-border considerations and compliance requirements.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice in a Canadian province with good standing.
• 3–5 years of professional experience focused on tax, preferably planning and corporate transactions.
• Strong writing, analytical, research, Excel, and organizational skills.
• Strong communication, presentation, project management, and business development abilities.
• Ability to work in a dynamic, time-sensitive environment.

Responsibilities

• Legal research, analysis and writing.
• Draft tax opinions and ruling requests to the CRA.
• Apply tax knowledge to client situations with increasing complexity.
• Develop and deliver tax planning approaches with timely, responsive service.
• Perform due diligence including review of tax returns and financials.
• Review tax aspects of financial models and purchase agreements.
• Coordinate with state, local and international tax teams to deliver integrated work.
• Develop and maintain client relationships.

Skills

Tax planning

M&A experience

Legal research

Excel

Written communication

Project management

Business development

Education

CPA Canada In-Depth Tax Program

Master's in Taxation

Tools

Excel

Job description

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm with entrepreneurial, action and results-oriented professionals. We take a hands‑on approach to solving our clients' problems and assisting them in reaching their potential. Our culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who positively impact our clients and shape our industry. The collaborative environment and engaging work—guided by A&M's core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity—are why our people love working at A&M.

Description

Associate, Global Transaction Tax

The team is part of A&M Canada Tax Law, a network of seasoned tax professionals providing practical tax advice to corporate and private‑equity buyers throughout the transaction life cycle. By utilizing an integrated approach with deep operating and financial experience, the team quickly identifies potential deal breakers, value drivers and other key areas for our clients. Professionals have significant experience on the buy and sell side across all industries.

How Will You Contribute

• Advising on tax‑efficient structuring of M&A transactions and corporate reorganizations
• Reviewing and commenting on purchase agreements and disclosure schedules
• Identifying and advising on matters to be addressed post‑closing, including integration related risks and opportunities
• Modeling transaction scenarios
• Performing tax due diligence, including reviewing target's historic tax profile, planning, tax examination, acquisition/disposition, and filing history to assess potential risks and opportunities

Responsibilities

• Legal research, analysis and writing
• Draft tax opinions and ruling requests to the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
• Demonstrate an understanding of increasingly complex tax concepts and effectively apply tax knowledge to client situations
• Develop and deliver quality tax planning approaches with timely and responsive services and work product that meets and/or exceeds client expectations
• Perform due diligence including review of tax returns, financials, and other tax documentation to evaluate potential tax risks and opportunities
• Review and comment on tax aspects of financial models
• Review and comment on tax aspects of purchase agreements
• Coordinate with state, local and international tax team members, as well as financial and operational due diligence team members, to deliver highest quality integrated work product
• Develop and maintain client relationships

Qualifications

• The candidate must be a member in good standing of a provincial bar and have between 3 and 5 years of professional experience focused on tax, preferably tax planning and commercial transactions.
• Completion of the CPA Canada In-Depth Tax Program or a Master's program in taxation offered by a Canadian university is an asset.
• Strong writing, analytical, research, Excel, and organizational skills
• Strong communication, presentation, project management, and business development skills
• Strong sense of personal motivation as well as the ability to work with a team
• Ability to work in a dynamic, time‑sensitive environment

Benefits and Compensation

The salary range is $125,000 - $175,000 annually, dependent on several variables including but not limited to education, experience, skills, and geography. In addition, A&M offers a discretionary bonus program based on a number of factors, including individual and firm performance. A&M is committed to an accessible recruitment process that meets obligations under the Ontario Human Rights Code, the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and other applicable legislation. Accessibility needs can be communicated to Human Resources at [e-mail].