Senior Manager, Transaction Tax Services

BDO; Saskatoon; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accounting firm in Canada seeks a Senior Manager for their Tax team. This role involves leading tax due diligence engagements, collaborating on tax structures for acquisitions, and mentoring team members. Candidates should have a CPA designation or LLB and at least 5 years in professional services, specializing in Tax. Join us to contribute to an innovative work environment that values integrity, respect, and collaboration.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in the professional services industry, specializing in Tax.
• Experience working with M&A transactions.
• Ability to identify issues and develop solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead tax due diligence engagements to identify potential tax liabilities.
• Collaborate on the design of private equity funds.
• Mentor team members and maintain client relationships.

Skills

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Client service

Education

CPA designation or LLB

Master of Taxation or CPA Canada In-depth Tax program

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 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 Tax team which can be based out of any of our locations across Canada. 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 5 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