Manager, Transaction Tax Services

Overview

BDO is built on a foundation of positive relationships with our people and our clients. Each day, our professionals provide exceptional services, helping clients with advice and insight they can trust. We offer an award-winning environment that fosters a people‑first culture with a high priority on personal and professional growth.

Job Overview

We are currently hiring a Manager to join our growing Transaction Tax Services team, based at any of our locations across Canada. In this new role, you will assist clients with transaction tax issues, including buy‑side and sell‑side due diligence, tax structuring, tax modelling, pre‑sale planning, and other transaction tax matters.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities

• Lead sell‑side and buy‑side tax due diligence engagements to identify, evaluate and quantify potential tax liabilities and exposures, and work with vendors and legal counsel to mitigate these exposures prior to sales processes.
• Work with partners and clients to mitigate tax exposures before a sale process begins.
• Analyze complex tax issues to 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.
• Prepare technical deliverables that outline the tax analysis and implications to clients.
• Manage and mentor engagement teams and work closely with colleagues across the country.
• Maintain high‑level client relationships, building positive working relationships and providing effective support for engagements.
• Contribute to successful recruitment of new talent.
• Develop 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.

Success Criteria

• Demonstrate BDO's core values—integrity, respect and collaboration—in all aspects of work.
• Understand clients’ industry, challenges and opportunities; clients describe you as positive, professional and delivering high‑quality work.
• Identify, recommend and focus on effective service delivery to clients.
• Share in an inclusive and engaging work environment that develops, retains and attracts talent.
• Actively participate in the adoption of digital tools and strategies to drive innovation.
• Grow your expertise through learning and professional development.

Qualifications and Experience

• Completed CPA designation or LLB.
• Completion of Master of Taxation or CPA Canada In‑depth Tax program.
• At least 4 years of experience in professional services, with a period specializing in tax.
• Experience working within M&A transactions and a keen interest in further developing this knowledge.
• Experienced in identifying issues and developing solutions, managing client expectations and engagement economics, and leading teams.
• Valued teamwork, client service, and quality in detailed work.
• Strong problem‑solving, analytical, and communication skills.

Compensation

Expected salary: $92,000 to $138,000.

Benefits and Culture

• Flexible working arrangements: expected to work in office, client sites and virtually unless accommodations exist.
• Competitive total cash compensation that recognises and rewards contribution.
• Flexible benefits from day one and a market‑leading personal time‑off policy.
• Wellness initiatives reimbursement that fit your lifestyle.
• Opportunities for learning and development across services, industries and markets.
• Support for personal goals outside the office and community impact.
• Commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion with respect for all employees.

Accommodation Statement

If you require accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us.