Private Tax, Senior Manager

PricewaterhouseCoopers; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Winnipeg is looking for a Senior Manager in Private Tax to guide clients on tax matters. The role involves problem-solving, mentoring junior tax professionals, and ensuring high-quality client service. The ideal candidate will have a Canadian CPA or relevant designation, plus expertise in corporate tax. This position supports an inclusive hybrid work environment with competitive compensation and benefits.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Flexible programs to help you thrive

Continuous development culture

Qualifications

• Hold a Canadian CPA (or CA / other relevant designation).
• Demonstrate expertise in corporate tax, preferably focused on private corporations.
• Manage, develop, retain, and mentor junior tax professionals.

Responsibilities

• Solve business problems and deliver high-quality client service.
• Coach and mentor junior tax professionals.
• Manage the efficient delivery of tax consulting engagements.

Skills

Tax Experience

Accounting Software

GAAP

QuickBooks

Sage

Microsoft Excel

Education

Canadian CPA or CA

Master’s in Tax

Job description

Line of Service: Tax

Industry / Sector: Not Applicable

Specialism: Entrepreneurial & Private Business (EPB) - Private Clients

Management Level: Senior Manager

Job Description & Summary

A career in our PwC Private Tax practice will help private companies resolve tax issues and manage risks for long‑term success. As a strategic consultant, you will advise on local tax affairs and assist clients with reviewing personal trust, corporate income tax returns, and other tax reporting forms.

Our Private teams help entrepreneurs, private business owners, and family companies manage financial and tax obligations across every stage of growth in today’s dynamic global landscape.

Meaningful work you’ll be part of

As a Private Tax Senior Manager you will solve business problems, deliver high‑quality client service, and drive operational efficiency. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Cut through ambiguity and turn unstructured problems into clear plans.
• Coach, develop, retain, and mentor junior tax professionals.
• Switch seamlessly between big‑picture strategy and precision‑level detail.
• Anticipate stakeholder needs, shape, test, and discuss proactive solutions.
• Contribute deep technical tax knowledge to every engagement.
• Fuse human insight with technology to deliver smarter, faster results.
• Navigate and lead across diverse teams, industries, and complex engagements.
• Initiate and lead candid conversations with teams, clients, and stakeholders to build trust and momentum.
• Manage the efficient delivery of tax consulting and compliance engagements to clients.
• Uphold the firm’s code of ethics and business conduct.

Experiences and skills you’ll use to solve

Hold a Canadian CPA (or CA / other relevant designation) or a Master’s in Tax and have completed Levels IIII of the CPA In‑Depth Tax Course (asset).

Demonstrate expertise in corporate tax, preferably focused on private corporations, and turn complex rules into clear actionable strategies.

Manage, develop, retain, and mentor junior tax professionals while building high‑trust, high‑performance teams.

Experience in public accounting is an asset, including understanding engagement cadence, client dynamics, and service elevation.

Thrive under pressure by prioritizing, juggling multiple assignments, and staying organized without sacrificing quality.

Show an entrepreneurial and tech‑curious mindset committed to upskilling for a digital world and openness to new tools and ways of working.

Apply exceptional problem‑solving and communication skills to deliver clarity and impact in conversations, writing, and presentations.

PwC Canada commits to an inclusive hybrid work environment. Exact expectations for your team can be discussed with your interviewer.

Why you’ll love PwC

We’re empowering our people to change the world. Powered by cutting‑edge technology, you’ll join diverse teams that help public and private clients build trust and deliver sustained outcomes. This meaningful work and our continuous development culture will elevate your career. We reward impact, support wellbeing, and offer a competitive compensation package inclusive of benefits and flexibility programs to help you thrive in work and life.

Optional Skills

• Accepting Feedback
• Account Reconciliation
• Active Listening
• Analytical Thinking
• Business Tax
• Calculating Tax
• Capital Gains Tax
• Coaching and Feedback
• Communication
• Compliance Oversight
• Compliance Support
• Corporate Tax Planning
• Corporate Tax Self Assessment
• Creativity
• Direct Tax
• Domestic Restructuring (Taxes)
• Drafting Tax Documents
• Embracing Change
• Emotional Regulation
• Empathy
• Financial Statement Analysis
• Inclusion
• Income Tax Provisions
• Influence
• ...and 29 more skills.

Key Skills

• Tax Experience
• Accounting Software
• GAAP
• QuickBooks
• Accounting
• Sage
• Account Reconciliation
• Analysis Skills
• Research Experience
• SOX
• Microsoft Excel
• Financial Analysis

Required Experience: Senior Manager

Employment Type: Full‑Time

Experience: Years

Vacancy: 1

PwC Canada is committed to an inclusive hybrid work environment. If you need accommodations throughout the application, interview, and employment process, please let us know.

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