Senior Manager, Transaction Tax Services

BDO•Toronto, ON

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

BDO is seeking to hire a Senior Manager for its growing Transaction Tax Services team. This new role involves assisting clients with transaction tax issues, including tax due diligence (buy-side and sell-side), tax structuring, tax modeling, pre-sale planning, assisting with the tax aspects of sale purchase agreements, post-closing items, and other transaction tax matters. The firm emphasizes a people-first culture with a focus on personal and professional growth.

Requirements

Completed CPA designation or LLB
Completion of Master of Taxation or CPA Canada In-depth Tax program
At least 6 years of experience in the professional services industry, with a period specializing in Tax
Experience identifying issues and developing solutions
Experience managing client expectations and engagement economics
Experience in team leadership
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
Value teamwork, client service, and quality in detailed work

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 tax exposures prior to sale processes 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 tax analysis and implications to clients.
Manage and mentor engagement team members and work closely with team members 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, and assignment of challenging work opportunities.
Support business development initiatives, primarily in the private equity space, and identify new opportunities with existing clients.