U.S. Tax, Director

PwC Canada; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 152,000 - 202,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC Canada in Canada is seeking a U.S. Tax Director to serve multinational clients across industries, navigating U.S. domestic and cross-border tax matters and optimizing global tax structures. You’ll lead statutory compliance, tax provision work, and strategic planning while shaping the growth of our U.S.

tax practice. You will manage diverse engagements, coach teams, and develop client relationships, with a focus on technology-enabled workflows. A CPA/JD with 7+ years of U.S.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of U.S. corporate tax experience.
• U.S. CPA, Canadian CPA or JD; a Master’s in U.S. Taxation is an asset.
• Deep technical knowledge of U.S. corporate tax, with strong research and writing skills.
• Grounding in international tax to spot cross-border issues and work with international/tax specialists.
• History of earning client trust and managing several engagements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of U.S. corporate tax compliance and tax provision engagements for a diverse portfolio of clients.
• Review and sign off on U.S. federal and state income tax returns, tax provisions, and related compliance deliverables.
• Research and advise on U.S. federal and state tax matters, including legislative and regulatory developments.
• Manage complex tax engagements and projects, identifying issues, risks, and practical solutions.
• Build strong client relationships and provide tax consulting support alongside ongoing compliance.
• Lead, coach, and develop team members, promote efficient, technology-enabled workflows.
• Support business development by identifying opportunities within new and existing client relationships.

Skills

Client relationship management

Team leadership

Research and writing

Cross-border tax knowledge

Communication

Problem solving

Education

U.S. CPA

Canadian CPA

JD

Master’s in U.S. Taxation

Job description

A career in our U.S. Tax practice, within International Tax services, will provide you with the opportunity to help multinational companies address their U.S.tax needs both locally and globally, by optimizing their global tax structure and navigating U.S. domestic and cross-border regulations. You’ll gain a global perspective and an awareness of tax issues stemming from changes to evolving business structures and geographic expansions. Our team advises our clients on tax laws and reporting, legislation and planning strategies based on the geography and jurisdiction. You’ll be assisting our team with local tax laws, reporting requirements, statutory filings, corporate strategy, transfer pricing and indirect tax and other international taxation needs.

The opportunity

Join our U.S. tax practice in Canada as a U.S. Tax Director, where you’ll serve as a trusted advisor to multinational clients across industries. You’ll help clients navigate complex U.S. domestic and cross-border tax matters, optimize their global tax structures, and respond to evolving business models and geographic expansion. From statutory compliance and tax filings to provision support, strategic planning, and consulting, you’ll lead the full spectrum of their U.S. tax needs while playing a key role in shaping the future of our practice.

• Lead the delivery of U.S. corporate tax compliance and tax provision engagements for a diverse portfolio of clients, ensuring quality, accuracy, and timely execution.
• Review and sign off on U.S. federal and state income tax returns, tax provisions, and related compliance deliverables.
• Research and advise on U.S. federal and state tax matters, including legislative and regulatory developments and their impact on clients.
• Manage complex tax engagements and projects, identifying technical issues, risks, and practical solutions.
• Build strong client relationships and provide tax consulting support alongside ongoing compliance and provision requirements.
• Lead, coach, and develop team members, strengthen technical tax knowledge and promote efficient, technology-enabled ways of working.
• Support business development by identifying opportunities within new and existing client relationships.
• Maintain strong internal networks and uphold the firm’s professional, ethical, and business conduct standards.

What You'll Bring

• 7+ years of U.S. corporate tax experience, preferably with a public accounting firm.
• A U.S. CPA, Canadian CPA or JD; a Master’s in U.S. Taxation is an asset.
• Deep technical knowledge of U.S. corporate tax, with strong research and writing skills.
• Enough grounding in international tax to spot cross-border issues and work effectively with our international and other tax specialists.
• A history of earning client trust and managing several engagements at once.
• A commitment to valuing differences and building diverse teams.
• An eagerness to adopt new technology.

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 $152,000 - $202,000. 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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