Mergers and Acquisitions Tax, Senior Associate (Bilingual FR/EN)

PricewaterhouseCoopers International; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team of problem solvers in a leading firm, where you will engage in meaningful work within the Merger and Acquisition Tax practice. This role offers the chance to advise clients on local and cross-border tax matters, contributing to significant transactions while collaborating with a diverse group of professionals. You will leverage your expertise in corporate tax to provide strategic insights and solutions, ensuring the best outcomes for clients. With a commitment to inclusivity and professional development, this opportunity is perfect for those looking to make a real impact in the world of finance and taxation.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Inclusive benefits

Flexibility programs

Continuous development environment

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in Canadian corporate income tax.
• Strong technical tax background and consulting experience.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to transactions from proposal to closing stages.
• Delegate tasks and coach team members to deliver results.
• Review work for quality, accuracy, and relevance.

Skills

Corporate tax research

Consulting

Compliance

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Multitasking

Creativity

Education

Qualified Canadian CPA

Master in Taxation

CICA In-Depth Tax Program

Job description

A career in our growing Merger and Acquisition Tax practice, within Tax services, 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 cross-border 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.

Meaningful work you’ll be part of

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

• Contribute to transactions from the proposal stage through to closing, working closely with a large team including PwC professionals, other advisors such as lawyers and investment bankers, and our clients’ senior management team.
• Experience the reward of adding real value to transactions – whether by raising material tax issues during the tax due diligence stage, or by proposing efficient tax structures to help secure financing during the closing stage.
• Delegate to others to provide stretch opportunities, coaching them to deliver results.
• Demonstrate critical thinking and the ability to bring order to unstructured problems.
• Use a broad range of tools and techniques to extract insights from current industry or sector trends.
• Review your work and that of others for quality, accuracy and relevance.
• Use straightforward communication, in a structured way, when influencing and connecting with others.
• Uphold the firm's code of ethics and business conduct.

Experience and skills you’ll use to solve

• Experience in corporate tax research, consulting and compliance in a professional services firm, industry, government agency or law firm is an asset.
• A technical tax background and 2 years of experience in the Canadian corporate income tax field.
• Qualified Canadian CPA or equivalent reciprocal/recognized designation, or commitment to completing the Canadian CPA and eligible to enrol in the CPA Professional Education Program. Master in Taxation or the CICA In-Depth Tax Program. These programs are accessible to both CPA and non-CPA.
• Superior communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills that allow you to thrive in a team environment. Deliverables are mainly issued in English but French reading and communication skills are preferred.
• Ability to work in a multitasked, fast-paced and changing environment.
• Ability to think creatively, solve complex problems, determine innovative solutions and communicate with impact.
• A demonstrated commitment to valuing differences and working alongside diverse people and perspectives.
• A commitment to providing excellent client service and pride in delivering top quality work.
• When applying to a Quebec based opportunity, fluency in French is required. Outside of Quebec, fluency in French is an asset.
• PwC Canada is committed to cultivating an inclusive, hybrid work environment. Exact expectations for your team can be discussed with your interviewer.

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. Learn more about our Application Process and Total Rewards Package at: https://jobs-ca.pwc.com/ca/en/life-at-pwc

At PwC Canada, our most valuable asset is our people and we grow stronger as we learn from one another. We’re committed to creating an equitable and inclusive community of solvers where everyone feels that they truly belong. We understand that experience comes in many forms and building trust in society and solving important problems is only possible if we reflect the mosaic of the society we live in.

We’re committed to providing accommodations throughout the application, interview, and employment process. If you require an accommodation to be at your best, please let us know during the application process.