Manager, Transaction Tax Services

BDO • Kitchener, ON

4d • CA$92,000 - CA$138,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

BDO is seeking to hire a Manager for their growing Transaction Tax Services team, which can be based out of any of their locations across Canada. This is a new role where the successful candidate will assist 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.

Requirements

• Completed CPA designation or LLB
• Completion of Master of Taxation or CPA Canada In-depth Tax program
• At least 4 years of experience in the professional services industry, with a period specializing in Tax
• Experienced with identifying issues and developing solutions, managing client expectations and engagement economics and team leadership
• Value teamwork, client service, and quality in detailed work
• Display strong problem solving, analytical, and communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Enjoy working within M&A transactions and are keen to develop further knowledge in this area

Responsibilities

• Lead sell-side and buy-side tax due diligence engagements to identify, evaluate and quantify potential tax liabilities and exposures.
• 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.
• 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.

Benefits

• Competitive total cash compensation that recognizes and rewards your contribution
• Flexible benefits from day one
• Market leading personal time off policy
• Reimbursement for wellness initiatives that fit your lifestyle
• Support for local charity initiatives
• Opportunity to contribute to community through local and national events

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager