Senior Manager, Tax – Mergers & Acquisitions

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. KPMG’s dynamic and growing National M&A Tax practice helps clients navigate the complex tax landscape of inbound and outbound mergers and acquisitions. Our experienced professionals provide strategic tailored advice and practical support across the full deal lifecycle—from due diligence and structuring to post-deal integration. We are currently seeking a Senior Manager to join our collaborative team and contribute to delivering high-quality tax solutions that drive value for our clients. This is your opportunity to work with Canada’s leading deal makers to find, prove, and maximize value. KPMG provides the opportunity to collaborate with leading experts in the field, enhance your skills, and contribute to complex, high-impact projects.

Requirements

CPA designation
A minimum of 7 years of experience in tax, with significant exposure to M&A transactions
Strong technical knowledge of Canadian tax legislation and M&A tax issues
Strong analytical, research and organizational skills
Proven ability to manage complex projects and lead client engagements in a dynamic environment
Ability to communicate effectively and build strong client relationships
Experience working with cross-functional teams and mentoring team members
Commitment to continuous learning and staying current with tax developments
Proficiency with tax technology tools and data-driven approaches

Responsibilities

Lead and manage tax due diligence engagements, identifying tax exposures, mitigation strategies and tax efficiency opportunities
Advise on structuring acquisitions, dispositions, spin-offs, and joint ventures to optimize tax outcomes
Provide tax comments to transaction documents to ensure appropriate tax considerations are accurately reflected and addressed
Develop tax models to evaluate transactions
Support vendor-side tax planning, including pre-sale analysis and carve-out strategies
Perform transaction cost analysis and provide other support relating to the implementation of the transaction
Guide clients through post-deal integration, addressing risks and accessing opportunities
Collaborate with KPMG’s global network to support cross-border transactions and leverage international expertise