PwC Private, Cross Border Tax, Manager (Bilingual FR/EN)

PricewaterhouseCoopers International; Montreal; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading advisory firm as a Cross Border Tax Manager, assisting high-net-worth Canadians with complex tax matters, including estate and compliance strategies. You'll collaborate in a dynamic environment, applying your expertise in cross-border tax planning to ensure operational efficiency and client success.

Benefits

Career growth opportunities

Competitive compensation

Inclusive benefits

Flexible working programs

Qualifications

• Experience in public accounting or law firms handling complex cross-border Canada-US tax planning.
• Fluency in English is required; proficiency in French is preferred.
• Strong problem-solving and presentation skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Navigate complexities of cross-border engagements and advise on restructuring.
• Assist with wealth management and compliance issues for clients.
• Provide technical expertise and maintain open coaching conversations.

Skills

Problem-Solving

Communication

Research

Organizational Skills

Education

Master’s degree in Tax

Canadian CPA or equivalent

Trust and Estate Practitioner (TEP) designation

Job description

A career within PwC Private offers the opportunity to assist private companies with a range of business advisory needs, including audit, tax compliance, and planning, to enhance operational efficiency and allow focus on business strategy. You will experience the entire business life cycle of a private company, from inception to growth, maturity, and transition. Our team designs and implements personalized service plans tailored to privately owned entities, entrepreneurs, and high net worth individuals, focusing on issues such as wealth management, compliance, cash flow management, equity expansion, divestiture, and exit strategies. PwC Private helps entrepreneurs, private business owners, and family enterprises manage ownership and growth at every stage, adapting to the global landscape. Our High Net Worth (HNW) practice supports high net worth individuals and prominent Canadian families with tax and business advisory services. This cross-border role focuses on assisting HNW families with cross-border tax issues, including estate planning for families with US citizen members and Canadians with US assets.

Meaningful work you’ll be part of

As a PwC Private Cross Border Tax Manager, you will work with a team of problem solvers to address business issues, deliver high-quality client service, and improve operational efficiency. Responsibilities include:

1. Navigate complexities of cross-border engagements and advise on restructuring and planning opportunities.
2. Help clients design and implement personalized service plans for privately owned entities, entrepreneurs, and HNW individuals.
3. Assist the team with issues like wealth management, compliance, equity expansion, divestiture, exit strategies, and intergenerational wealth transfers.
4. Engage in open coaching conversations at all levels.
5. Balance big-picture thinking with managing relevant details.
6. Provide technical expertise in your field of specialty.
7. Contribute to an environment where people and technology thrive together.
8. Encourage team members to share opinions and have a voice.
9. Lead open conversations with teams, clients, and stakeholders to build trust.
10. Uphold the firm's code of ethics and business conduct.

Experience and skills you'll use to solve

• A Master’s degree in Tax, a Canadian CPA or equivalent, and a Trust and Estate Practitioner (TEP) designation, or pursuing these, are assets.
• Experience in public accounting or law firms handling complex cross-border Canada-US tax planning for high-net-worth clients, with knowledge of Canadian tax laws, is an asset.
• Strong problem-solving, verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• Excellent research, organizational skills, and the ability to work under pressure with a proactive attitude.
• Fluency in English is required; proficiency in French is preferred to support or collaborate with bilingual clients and colleagues.
• PwC Canada is committed to an inclusive, hybrid work environment; specific team expectations can be discussed during interviews.

Why you’ll love PwC

We inspire and empower our people to change the world. Powered by the latest technology, you’ll be part of diverse teams helping clients build trust and achieve sustained outcomes. Our supportive environment offers career growth, competitive compensation, inclusive benefits, and flexibility programs to help you thrive in work and life. Learn more about our application process and total rewards at: https://jobs-ca.pwc.com/ca/en/life-at-pwc

PwC Canada acknowledges the land of the First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Peoples, and commits to allyship and reconciliation. We are dedicated to creating an equitable, inclusive community where everyone belongs. Accommodations are available throughout the application and employment process upon request.