Senior Manager, Transaction Tax Services

BDO Canada LLP; Calgary; On-site; CAD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive cash compensation

Benefits from day one

Flexible personal time off

Wellbeing reimbursement

Job summary

BDO Canada LLP is hiring a Senior Manager to join our Transaction Tax Services team. You will lead tax due diligence for buy-side and sell-side engagements, design tax-efficient deal structures, and support post-closing tax matters for private equity transactions.

You will mentor teams, manage client relationships at senior levels, and contribute to business development in Canada and internationally, leveraging your CPA/Law background and tax expertise.

Qualifications

• CPA designation or LLB completed.
• Master of Taxation or CPA Canada In-depth Tax program completed.
• At least 6 years in professional services with a tax focus.
• Experience in M&A transactions and related tax matters.
• Strong leadership, communication, and client-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead sell-side and buy-side tax diligence engagements and assess potential tax liabilities.
• Collaborate with Partners and clients to manage tax exposures pre-sale.
• Analyze complex tax issues to design tax-efficient structures for deals.
• Develop Canadian and international private equity fund structures and management entities.
• Mentor and coach engagement teams across regions; support business development.

Skills

Tax expertise

M&A experience

Client management

Leadership

Education

CPA designation or LLB

Master of Taxation or CPA In-depth Tax

Job description

Putting people first, every day BDO is a firm built on a foundation of positive relationships with our people and our clients. Each day, our professionals provide exceptional service, helping clients with advice and insight they can trust. In turn, we offer an award-winning environment that fosters a people-first culture with a high priority on your personal and professional growth.

Your Opportunity

We are currently looking to hire a Senior Manager to be part of our growing Transaction Tax Services team. This is a net new role and you will be involved in assisting clients with transaction tax issues including completing tax due diligence (both buy-side and sell-side), tax structuring, tax modelling, pre-sale planning, assisting with the tax aspect of sale purchase agreements, post-closing items and other transaction tax matters.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities

• Lead sell-side and buy-side tax due diligence engagements to identify, evaluate and quantify potential tax liabilities and exposures and work with vendors to mitigate these exposures prior to commencing a sale process and/or with legal counsel in reviewing purchase and sale and ancillary agreements
• Work with Partners & clients to mitigate tax exposures prior to commencing a sale process
• Analyze complex tax issues to help design tax-efficient structures for strategic and private equity acquisitions, divestitures and reorganizations
• Collaborate with team members on the design of Canadian and international private equity funds and related management structures
• Analyze complex tax issues and prepare technical deliverables to outline the tax analysis and implications to clients
• Manage and mentor engagement team members and work closely with team members located across the country
• Maintain relationships with clients at the highest level, build positive working relationships and provide effective support for engagements
• Contribute to the successful recruitment of new talent
• Develop the capabilities of less experienced staff through coaching, knowledge transfer, internal training delivery, assignment of challenging work opportunities
• Support business development initiatives, primarily in the private equity space and identify new opportunities with existing clients

How do we define success for your role?

You demonstrate BDO's core values through all aspects of your work: Integrity, Respect and Collaboration You understand your clients’ industry, challenges, and opportunities; clients describe you as positive, professional, and delivering high quality work You identify, recommend, and are focused on effective service delivery to your clients You share in an inclusive and engaging work environment that develops, retains and attracts talent You actively participate in the adoption of digital tools and strategies to drive an innovative workplace You grow your expertise through learning and professional development

Your experience and education

• You have completed your CPA designation or LLB
• Completion of Master of Taxation or CPA Canada In-depth Tax program
• You have at least 6 years of experience in the professional services industry, with a period specializing in Tax
• You enjoy working within M&A transactions and are keen to develop further knowledge in this area
• Experienced with identifying issues and developing solutions, managing client expectations and engagement economics and team leadership
• You value teamwork, client service, and quality in detailed work
• You display strong problem solving, analytical, and communication skills
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Why BDO?

Our people-first approach to talent has earned us a spot among Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2026. This recognition is a milestone we’re thrilled to add to our collection of awards for both experienced and student talent experiences. At BDO, our people experience is guided by three core pillars -Do work with genuine care, Do what matters with purpose, and Do what’s next - shaping how we support our people, serve our clients, and grow together. Our firm is committed to providing an environment where you can be successful in the following ways: We enable you to engage with how we change and evolve, being a key contributor to the success and growth of BDO in Canada. We help you become a better professional within our services, industries, and markets with extensive opportunities for learning and development. We support your achievement of personal goals outside of the office and making an impact on your community. We foster a collaborative, inclusive environment where your ideas are valued, and you can do your best work with genuine care and purpose We encourage innovation and forward thinking, empowering you to embrace what’s next and help shape the future of our firm

Giving back adds up: Where company meets community.

BDO is actively involved in our communities by supporting local charity initiatives. We support staff with local and national events where you will be given the opportunity to contribute to your community.

Total rewards that matter:

• We pay for performance with competitive total cash compensation that recognizes and rewards your contribution.
• We provide comprehensive benefits from day one, and a flexible personal time off policy.
• We’re committed to supporting your overall wellbeing and provide reimbursement for wellness initiatives that fit your lifestyle.

Everyone counts:

We are committed to creating a workplace where employees can participate fully, contribute meaningfully and succeed without barriers. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace defined by respect, fairness, and a true sense of belonging for everyone. We recognize and celebrate the unique experiences, identities, and perspectives that each of us bring – and that these experiences strengthen how we work together.

Flexibility:

All BDO personnel are expected to spend some of their time working in the office, at the client site, and virtually unless accommodations or alternative work arrangements are in place. Our model is a blended approach designed to support the flexible needs of our people, the firm and our clients. It’s about creating work experiences that meet everyone’s needs and providing flexibility to adjust when, where and how we work to meet the expectations of our role.

Code of Conduct:

Our Code of Conduct sets clear standards for how we conduct business. It reflects our shared values and commitments and includes guiding principles to help us make ethical decisions and maintain trust with each other, our clients, and the public.

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When it comes to our people, we believe in helping you unlock possibilities, build your passions, and grow your competitive edge. From our expansive client base to growing talent pool, our people are the core of BDO. Our multi-award winning talent experience continues to make us proud. Our culture is open and collaborative. We foster inclusive ways to thinking and celebrate diversity among all contributors. We respect each other, do all things with integrity, and support our people to be their most authentic selves.