Senior Manager, Corporate Tax, Real Estate

KPMG•Toronto, ON

About The Position

At KPMG in Canada, our people bring their unique perspectives to Canada’s most important challenges. Here, you can build momentum that reaches beyond our business, develop skills for the future, and take ownership of your career with support at every stage. Join a firm where your career can make a difference. Our Real Estate Tax team continues to grow, and we are seeking a Senior Manager to play a key leadership role in delivering complex tax planning, transaction support, and compliance services to real estate and fund clients. As a senior leader, you will work closely with KPMG Partners on complex tax planning initiatives and compliance requirements. Your organizational and technical skills will enable you to lead multiple workstreams, direct and review the work of junior professionals, and deliver high‑quality outcomes for clients. You will research and develop tax planning strategies, lead the preparation of tax returns, and set the standard for technical excellence while supporting the development of high‑performing teams.

Requirements

CPA designation, with completion or near completion of the CPA In‑Depth Tax Program or equivalent
Public accounting firm experience with a focus on corporate, international, real estate, or fund taxation
Demonstrated experience on cross‑border real estate or private equity mandates, including treaty analysis, withholding tax, financing, and entity selection
Strong project leadership skills, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams and coordinate cross‑functional specialists
Proven ability to translate complex tax issues into clear, practical guidance for non‑tax deal teams and clients
Experience building, reviewing, or overseeing tax models and complex income computations
Strong client service skills grounded in an understanding of client business objectives
Commitment to mentoring and developing junior professionals within high‑performing teams

Responsibilities

Lead tax workstreams on Canadian and international real estate acquisitions, dispositions, and entity structures
Support fund formation for sponsors, including vehicle selection, structure design, financing, Canadian access points, and investor side letters
Develop and review detailed tax planning memoranda and structure reports for complex transactions
Advise on joint venture arrangements, sponsor economics, and related tax implications for domestic and foreign investors
Provide guidance on cross‑border matters including interest limitation rules, hybrid structures, foreign exchange and hedging, and withholding tax considerations
Build and review tax models to quantify after‑tax cash flows, tax leakage, and exit scenarios
Oversee taxable income computations and investor reporting through CDS and other reporting channels
Manage annual T2, T3, T5013, and NR4 filings, including partner and shareholder allocations across multi‑vehicle, multi‑asset platforms