BDO Canada LLP

Manager, Transaction Tax Services

BDO Canada LLP$92K — $138K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Completed CPA designation or LLB, with Master's in Taxation or CPA Canada In-depth Tax Program preferred.
  • Minimum of 4 years of experience in professional services, specializing in tax.
  • Experience in M&A transactions is crucial, with a desire to deepen knowledge in this area.
  • Proven ability to identify tax issues and develop client solutions, managing engagement economics.
  • Strong leadership and team management skills, fostering a collaborative working environment.
  • Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication aptitudes.

Responsibilities

  • Lead tax due diligence on buy-side and sell-side transactions assessing potential tax liabilities.
  • Collaborate with partners and clients to minimize tax exposures before sales processes.
  • Design tax-efficient structures for strategic acquisitions, divestitures, and reorganizations.
  • Work with teams to develop Canadian and international private equity fund structures.
  • Prepare technical deliverables providing tax analysis and implications for clients.
  • Mentor engagement team members, enhancing their skills and knowledge.
  • Build and maintain strong client relationships, emphasizing professional and supportive engagement.
  • Support business development in private equity, identifying new client opportunities.

Benefits

  • Flexible work model to accommodate diverse personal and professional needs.
  • Emphasis on team collaboration and professional development opportunities.
  • Inclusive workplace culture focused on integrity, respect, and innovation.
  • Engagement in learning and development through challenging work and training.
  • Opportunity to contribute to the recruitment and development of new talent.
Full Job Description
Your Opportunity

We are currently looking to hire a Manager to be part of our growing Transaction Tax Services team which can be based out of any of our locations across Canada. This is a new new role and you will be involved in assisting 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.

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 to mitigate these exposures prior to commencing a sale process and/or with legal counsel in reviewing purchase and sale and ancillary agreements
  • Work with Partners & clients to mitigate tax exposures prior to commencing a sale process
  • 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


How do we define success for your role?
  • You demonstrate BDO's core values through all aspects of your work: Integrity, Respect and Collaboration
  • You understand your clients' industry, challenges, and opportunities; clients describe you as positive, professional, and delivering high quality work
  • You identify, recommend, and are focused on effective service delivery to your clients
  • You share in an inclusive and engaging work environment that develops, retains and attracts talent
  • You actively participate in the adoption of digital tools and strategies to drive an innovative workplace
  • You grow your expertise through learning and professional development


Your experience and education
  • You have completed your CPA designation or LLB
  • Completion of Master of Taxation or CPA Canada In-depth Tax program
  • You have at least 4 years of experience in the professional services industry, with a period specializing in Tax
  • You enjoy working within M&A transactions and are keen to develop further knowledge in this area
  • Experienced with identifying issues and developing solutions, managing client expectations and engagement economics and team leadership
  • You value teamwork, client service, and quality in detailed work
  • You display strong problem solving, analytical, and communication skills


Expected salary for this role is $92,000 to $138,000

Our model is a blended approach designed to support the flexible needs of our people, the firm and our clients. It's about creating work experiences that meet everyone's needs and providing flexibility to adjust when, where and how we work to meet the expectations of our role.

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About BDO Canada LLP

BDO Canada LLP is a leading accounting and advisory firm that provides a wide range of services to clients across Canada. The firm offers audit and assurance, tax, advisory, and consulting services to clients in various industries, including manufacturing, retail, real estate, and technology. BDO Canada LLP is part of the global BDO network, which operates in over 160 countries and employs over 80,000 people. The firm is committed to providing exceptional client service and helping clients achieve their business objectives.
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