PwC Private, Senior Associate Bilingual (EN/FR)

PwC Canada; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Total rewards package

Competitive compensation

Job summary

PwC Canada is seeking a Private Manager to lead engagements for private companies, focusing on strategy, tax planning, and compliance. You will work with cross-border teams and diverse clients, coaching junior professionals while growing the client base.

A CPA/CA with a Master in Tax or CPA In-depth Tax, plus accounting firm experience, is required. Expect a hybrid work environment with competitive compensation and a comprehensive Total Rewards package.

Qualifications

• CPA or CA designation is required.
• Master Degree in Tax or completion of CPA In-depth Tax Course I-III is necessary.
• Experience in an accounting firm is required.
• Strong leadership with entrepreneurial skills is essential.
• Able to work under pressure and manage multiple assignments.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-border and diverse teams on engagements.
• Coach and mentor junior tax professionals.
• Develop and grow client relationships through business development.
• Communicate complex tax matters clearly to clients and stakeholders.
• Uphold ethics and professional standards in all activities.

Skills

Leadership

Business development

Communication

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Mentoring juniors

Team collaboration

Bilingual (English-French)

Education

Master Degree in Tax

CPA/CA designation

CPA In-depth Tax Course (Levels I-III)

Job description

A career within PwC Private will provide the opportunity to help private companies with a range of business advisory needs such as audit, tax compliance, and planning to help improve their operational efficiency and to free up time that can be spent focusing on business strategy. You’ll have the opportunity to experience the entire business life cycle of a private company from inception to growth, maturity and transition. Our team helps our clients design and implement personal and customized service plans that are unique to privately owned entities, entrepreneurs, and high net worth individuals. You’ll be assisting the team focus on key issues like wealth management, compliance, cash flow management, equity expansion, divestiture and exit strategies.

Meaningful work you’ll be part of

As a PwC Private 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:

• Encourage everyone to have a voice and invite opinions from all, including quieter members of the team.
• Deal effectively with ambiguous and unstructured problems and situations.
• Initiate open and candid coaching conversations at all levels.
• Move easily between big picture thinking and managing relevant detail.
• Anticipate stakeholder needs, and develop and discuss potential solutions, even before the stakeholder realizes they are required.
• Contribute technical knowledge in the area of specialism.
• Contribute to an environment where people and technology thrive together to accomplish more than they could apart.
• Navigate the complexities of cross-border and/or diverse teams and engagements.
• Initiate and lead open conversations with teams, clients and stakeholders to build trust.
• Uphold the firm's code of ethics and business conduct.

Experiences And Skills You’ll Use To Solve

• A demonstrated commitment to valuing differences, developing and coaching diverse teams, and ensuring diverse perspectives are heard
• CPA, CA or other relevant professional designation
• Master Degree in Tax or Completion of Levels I, II and III of the CPA In-depth Tax Course is necessary
• Experience in an accounting firm
• A proven leader with strong business development and entrepreneurial skills
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple assignments in an organized manner
• An interest in upskilling for a digital world and technology trends, an openness to learning new tools and adapting how you work
• A demonstrated commitment to valuing differences, developing and coaching diverse teams, and ensuring diverse perspectives are heard
• Strong interpersonal skills and communication skills
• Superior problem solving skills, excellent verbal, written and presentation skills
• Strong analytical capability, sound business sense and creative mind that have earned you a reputation of providing excellence in client service
• Ability to manage, develop, retain and mentor junior tax professionals
• The successful candidate requires fluency in English, in addition to French as they will be required to support or collaborate with English-speaking clients, colleagues and/or stakeholders during the course of their employment with PwC Canada
• PwC Canada is committed to cultivating an inclusive, hybrid work environment. Exact expectations for your team can be discussed with your interviewer

This position ensures continuity and upholds our standards of excellence following the departure of a valued team member.

The salary range for this position is $80,200 - $130,200. 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. Learn more about our Application Process and Total Rewards Package at: https://jobs-ca.pwc.com/ca/en/life-at-pwc

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