Manager, Canadian Corporate Tax

KPMG International; Montreal; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

KPMG in Canada is seeking a Manager, International Corporate Tax to lead complex cross-border compliance and advisory engagements for multinational clients, delivering practical tax solutions.

You will work with partners and senior leaders, mentor junior staff, and contribute to business development while staying current on global tax developments. Proficiency in English and French is required in Quebec with strong collaboration across teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years specializing in tax in a public accounting or law firm.
• International tax experience is an asset, but candidates with strong complex tax experience will be considered.
• Professional accounting or legal designation.
• Completed, or nearly completed the CPA In-Depth tax course.
• Excellent people management skills.
• Motivated with desire for growth.
• Excellent client service skills with ability to understand the clients business.
• Commitment to high standards of client service and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical research and provide recommendations on complex cross-border tax issues.
• Advise clients on international tax planning opportunities, restructurings, transactions, and organizational changes.
• Review tax analyses, calculations, and deliverables for technical accuracy and quality.
• Manage client relationships and serve as a key contact on engagements.
• Collaborate with partners, senior managers and specialists to deliver integrated solutions.
• Support multinational clients with international expansion, acquisitions, divestitures, financing structures, and reorganizations.
• Coach, mentor, and develop junior team members with feedback.
• Contribute to business development, client proposals and thought leadership.
• Leverage tax technologies to enhance service delivery and client outcomes.
• Manage and review international corporate tax compliance engagements, including Pillar Two reporting.

Skills

People management

Client service

Project management

International tax knowledge

Bilingual English/French

Education

CPA In-Depth tax course (completed or near-complete)

Job description

Overview

At KPMG in Canada, our people bring their unique perspectives to Canada's most important challenges. Here, you can build momentum that reaches beyond our business, develop skills for the future, and take ownership of your career with support at every stage. Join a firm where your career can make a difference.

KPMG's International Corporate Tax practice continues to expand its support for multinational organizations navigating cross-border tax matters and evolving global tax frameworks. This includes growing demand related to Pillar Two compliance, implementation, and advisory work, alongside broader international tax planning, reorganizations, and transaction-related tax matters.

As a Manager, International Corporate Tax, you will lead complex compliance and advisory engagements for multinational organizations, providing guidance on cross-border tax matters and emerging global tax developments. You will work closely with clients and senior leadership to deliver practical tax solutions while supporting the development of junior team members and contributing to the continued growth of the practice.

What you will do

• Lead technical research and provide practical recommendations on complex cross-border tax issues
• Advise clients on international tax planning opportunities, restructurings, transactions, and organizational changes
• Review tax analyses, calculations, and deliverables to ensure technical accuracy and quality
• Manage client relationships and serve as a key point of contact on ongoing engagements
• Collaborate with partners, senior managers, and specialists across Tax, Legal, and Deal Advisory practices to deliver integrated solutions
• Support multinational clients with international expansion, acquisitions, divestitures, financing structures, and reorganizations
• Coach, mentor, and develop junior team members, including reviewing work and providing performance feedback
• Contribute to business development initiatives, client proposals, and thought leadership activities
• Leverage KPMG tax technologies and digital solutions to enhance service delivery and client outcomes
• Manage and review international corporate tax compliance engagements, including Pillar Two reporting and compliance requirements

What you bring to the role

• Minimum 4 years specializing in tax in a public accounting or law firm with strong technical skills. International tax experience is an asset, but candidates without international tax experience will be considered if candidates have experience dealing with complex technical issues and transactions.
• Professional accounting or legal designation.
• Completed, or nearly completed the CPA In-Depth tax course.
• Excellent people management skills.
• Highly motivated individual with a desire for growth.
• Excellent client service skills with the ability to understand the clients business.
• Dedication and motivation to achieve high standards of client service and professionalism in the performance of duties.
• Emphasizes on quality and adds value in their client offerings and services.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.

Language Requirements (Quebec)

Due to the nature of this role, proficiency in English is required in addition to French. You will be required to communicate directly with colleagues and clients across Canada and internationally, including multinational organizations operating in English-speaking jurisdictions, where English is the common business language.

Providing you with the support you need to be at your best

Our Values, The KPMG Way

Integrity, we do what is right |Excellence, we never stop learning and improving |Courage, we think and act boldly | Together, we respect each other and draw strength from our differences |For Better, we do what matters

KPMG in Canada is a proud equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating a respectful, inclusive and barrier-free workplace that allows all of our people to reach their full potential. A diverse workforce is key to our success and we believe in bringing your whole self to work. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply and hope you will choose KPMG in Canada as your employer of choice.

Adjustments and accommodations throughout the recruitment process

At KPMG, we are committed to fostering an inclusive recruitment process where all candidates can be themselves and excel. We aim to provide a positive experience and are prepared to offer adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best. Adjustments (informal requests), such as extra preparation time or the option for micro breaks during interviews, and accommodations (formal requests), such as accessible communication supports or technology aids, are tailored to individual needs and role requirements. You will have an opportunity to request an adjustment or accommodation at any point throughout the recruitment process. If you require support, please contact KPMG’s Employee Relations Service team by calling 1-888-466-4778.

AI Usage

Weembrace the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance the candidate experience and streamline our recruitment processes. AI tools may help with organizing applications or surfacing relevant qualifications. However, no hiring decisions are made using AI. Every hiring decision is made by our hiring managers and recruitment professionals, who are equipped with training that empowers them to use these tools responsibly. AI technologies used in our recruitment process undergo detailed risk assessments, including security and privacy requirements, that align with KPMG’s Trusted AI framework.

We believe technology should empower human judgment, not replace it. It’s one of the many ways we’re delivering on our vision of being a technology-first, people-driven firm.