Senior Manager, Transaction Tax Services

BDO Canada; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

BDO Canada is seeking a Senior Manager to join our Transaction Tax Services team. The role supports buy-side and sell-side due diligence, tax structuring, modelling and advisory engagements across Canada, including private equity flows. This newly created position focuses on growth and expert tax counsel for complex deals.

You will lead teams, work with partners and clients, and contribute to business development while mentoring staff and expanding the practice nationwide.

Qualifications

• CPA designation or LLB completed.
• Master of Taxation or CPA Canada In-depth Tax program completed.
• At least 6 years of experience in professional services, with a focus on Tax.
• Interest in M&A transactions and a desire to deepen knowledge in this area.
• Strong problem solving, analytical, and communication skills; English is essential for drafting documents.

Responsibilities

• Lead sell-side and buy-side tax due diligence engagements and evaluate tax liabilities.
• Collaborate with Partners & clients to mitigate tax exposures before sales processes.
• Analyze complex tax issues and design tax-efficient structures for acquisitions, divestitures and reorganizations.
• Contribute to Canadian and international private equity funds structures and management arrangements.
• Mentor and develop engagement teams, maintain client relationships, and support business development initiatives.

Skills

Tax

M&A

Client relationship management

Leadership

English proficiency

Education

CPA designation

LLB

Master of Taxation or CPA Canada 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

BDO Canada is looking for a Senior Manager to join our growing Transaction Tax Services team. This role can be based out of any of our offices across Canada and offers an exciting opportunity to help shape and expand a dynamic practice.

As a Senior Manager, you will work closely with clients and deal teams on a wide range of transaction tax matters, including buy-side and sell-side tax due diligence, transaction structuring, tax modelling, pre-sale planning, tax-related aspects of purchase and sale agreements, post-closing matters, and other strategic transaction tax advisory engagements.

This is a newly created role that will play a key part in supporting the continued growth of our Transaction Tax Services practice across the country.

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
• Due to the frequent and complex contact with our English-speaking partners and clients in Quebec and outside of Quebec, and the need to draft documents in English, knowledge of English is essential for this position

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.

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. Our commitment extends to ensuring that our application process is both inclusive and accessible. If you require accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us.

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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