Manager, Transaction Tax Services

BDO Canada

Manager in Transaction Tax Services assisting clients with tax compliance and structuring for M&A transactions. Leading teams and contributing to business development in a collaborative environment.

Posted 6/16/2026full-timeToronto • 🇨🇦 CanadaMid-LevelSenior💰 CA$92,000 - CA$138,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.
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.
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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

We pay for performance with competitive total cash compensation that recognizes and rewards your contribution.
We provide flexible benefits from day one, and a market leading personal time off policy.
We are committed to supporting your overall wellness beyond working hours and provide reimbursement for wellness initiatives that fit your lifestyle.
Our firm is committed to providing an environment where you can be successful in the following ways:
We help you become a better professional within our services, industries, and markets with extensive opportunities for learning and development.
BDO is actively involved in our communities by supporting local charity initiatives.
We support staff with local and national events where you will be given the opportunity to contribute to your community.

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Hard Skills & Tools

tax due diligencetax structuringtax modellingpre-sale planningtax analysisM&A transactionsproblem solvinganalytical skillscoachingknowledge transfer

Soft Skills

team leadershipclient servicequality in detailed workcommunication skillsrelationship buildingmentoringcollaborationbusiness developmentengagement managementteamwork

Certifications

CPA designationLLBMaster of TaxationCPA Canada In-depth Tax program