Mergers and Acquisitions Tax, Manager

PwC; Toronto; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC Canada seeks a Manager in Mergers and Acquisitions Tax to advise on transaction structuring, tax due diligence, and post-acquisition integration. You will guide teams and clients through complex tax environments, leveraging data and strategic insights to deliver value.

The role emphasizes leadership, client service, and advanced knowledge in corporate and international tax, with strong emphasis on development and ethics.

Qualifications

• Experience in M&A Tax and cross-border transactions.
• Strong ability to coach Associates and Senior Associates.
• Analytical mindset with business acumen.

Responsibilities

• Develop new skills outside of your comfort zone.
• Coach Associates and Senior Associates.
• Act to resolve issues which prevent the team working effectively.
• Coach others, recognize strengths, and encourage ownership of development.
• Analyse complex ideas or proposals and provide meaningful recommendations.
• Use data and insights to inform conclusions and support decisions.
• Develop a point of view on key global trends and their impact on clients.
• Manage diverse viewpoints to build consensus and positive outcomes.
• Simplify complex messages and summarize key points.
• Uphold the firm’s ethics and business conduct.

Skills

M&A Tax

Team coaching

Communication

Problem solving

Client service

Education

CPA/CA designation

M.Tax Program

Job description

Line of Service Tax

Industry/Sector Not Applicable

Specialism General Tax Consulting

Management Level Manager

Job Description & Summary

A career in our growing Merger and Acquisition Tax practice, within our Tax Line of service, will provide you with the opportunity to help our clients in various industries to meet and manage their tax obligations across unique but ever-changing tax specialties. You'll advise clients on their local and overseas tax affairs, while acting as a strategic consultant related to business analysis and M&A tax solutions.

Our team helps our clients with various aspects of merger and acquisition transactions such as transaction structuring, tax due diligence, internal reorganizations, and post-acquisition integration. As part of our team, you'll have opportunities to assist with assessing historical tax risks of potential targets, analyzing proposed transactions for unusual tax risks or undetermined tax benefits, advising clients on tax-efficient restructurings, and performing financial analysis / modeling to assess the tax consequences of specific transactions.

The opportunity

As a Mergers and Acquisitions Tax, Manager, you'll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. PwC Professional skills and responsibilities for this management level include but are not limited to:

• Develop new skills outside of your comfort zone.
• Coaching Associates and Senior Associates
• Act to resolve issues which prevent the team working effectively.
• Coach others, recognize their strengths, and encourage them to take ownership of their personal development.
• Analyse complex ideas or proposals and build a range of meaningful recommendations.
• Use multiple sources of information including broader stakeholder views to develop solutions and recommendations.
• Address sub-standard work or work that does not meet firm's/client's expectations.
• Use data and insights to inform conclusions and support decision-making.
• Develop a point of view on key global trends, and how they impact clients.
• Manage a variety of viewpoints to build consensus and create positive outcomes for all parties.
• Simplify complex messages, highlighting and summarizing key points.
• Uphold the firm's code of ethics and business conduct.

What you'll bring

• A demonstrated commitment to valuing differences, developing and coaching diverse teams, and ensuring diverse perspectives are heard
• Ability to work in a multitasked, fast-paced and changing environment
• Excellent capacity to take initiatives and to take ownership of a project
• Ability to think creatively, solve complex problems, determine innovative solutions and communicate with impact
• Superior communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills that allow you to thrive in a team environment
• Proven and practical experience in M&A Tax . Keen interest on Technology and AI
• Experience in corporate and/or international tax research, Cross-border transactions/or consulting and compliance in a professional services firm, industry, government agency or law firm is an asset
• A commitment to providing excellent client service and pride in delivering top quality work.
• CPA, CA designation is an asset . Completion of the M.Tax Program or In-Depth is a strong asset.
• When applying to a Quebec based opportunity, fluency in French is required . Outside of Quebec, fluency in French is an asset

This newly created role reflects our commitment to growth and delivering distinctive value for our clients and stakeholders.

The salary range for this position is $84,700 - $134,700. The posted salary range represents the expected hiring range for PwC locations in major city centres. Given our national recruiting approach, ranges may vary for positions in other locations. At PwC Canada, base salary is determined by your skills, experience, qualifications and work location. In addition to base salary, eligible employees may have opportunities to participate in variable incentive pay programs which are designed to reward individual and firm-wide achievements. We are committed to offering competitive compensation and adhere to all relevant pay transparency legislation. During the hiring process, our Talent Acquisition team will provide details about our comprehensive total rewards package.

Why you'll love PwC

We're inspiring and empowering our people to change the world. Powered by the latest technology, you'll be a part of diverse teams helping public and private clients build trust and deliver sustained outcomes. This meaningful work, and our continuous development environment, will take your career to the next level. We reward your impact, and support your wellbeing, through a competitive compensation package, inclusive benefits and flexibility programs that will help you thrive in work and life.