Senior Manager, Transaction Tax Services

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible personal time off

Job summary

BDO Canada is seeking a Senior Manager to join our growing Transaction Tax Services practice. This role can be based out of any of our offices across Canada and offers an exciting opportunity to shape and expand a dynamic tax advisory 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 due diligence, tax modelling, and post‑closing advisory engagements.

Qualifications

• CPA designation or LLB required; advanced taxation education preferred.
• Minimum 6 years in professional services with a tax focus.
• Experience with M&A transactions and tax structuring.
• Strong English drafting for cross-provincial clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead sell-side and buy-side tax due diligence engagements and quantify tax exposures.
• Collaborate with Partners and clients to mitigate tax exposures before sale processes.
• Analyze complex tax issues to design tax-efficient structures for A‑cases.
• Help design Canadian and international private equity funds and structures.
• Prepare technical deliverables outlining tax analysis and implications.
• Mentor engagement teams and coordinate with colleagues nationwide.
• Maintain high-level client relationships and contribute to business development.
• Support recruitment and develop less experienced staff through coaching.

Skills

Tax due diligence

M&A transactions

Team leadership

Client relationship

Problem solving

Communication skills

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

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.

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.

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. 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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