Senior Manager, Transaction Tax Services

Job Description

Senior Manager, Transaction Tax Services

Position is open and pending applications.

Putting People First, Every Day

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

Your Opportunity

We are currently looking to hire a Senior Manager to be part of our growing Tax team. Work can be based out of any of our Canadian locations. The role involves assisting clients with transaction tax issues such as completing tax due diligence (both buy‑side and sell‑side), tax structuring, tax modelling, pre‑sale planning, 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; work with vendors to mitigate exposures before the sale process begins; collaborate with legal counsel in reviewing purchase and sale 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, and assignment of challenging work opportunities.


• Support business development initiatives, primarily in the private equity space, and identify new opportunities with existing clients.

Success Definition

• 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 focus 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 a Master of Taxation or CPA Canada In‑depth Tax program.


• You have at least five 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.


• You are experienced at identifying issues and developing solutions, managing client expectations, engagement economics, and team leadership.


• You value teamwork, client service and quality in detailed work.


• You display strong problem‑solving, analytical, and communication skills.

Why BDO?

• Our people‑first approach to talent has earned us a spot among Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2025.


• We provide an environment where you can engage with our evolution and be a key contributor to BDO’s growth.


• We support your achievement of personal goals outside the office and having an impact on your community.

Other Information

• 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.


• We believe every employee should have the opportunity to participate and succeed. Through leadership by our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Leader, we are committed to a workplace culture of respect, inclusion and diversity.


• All BDO personnel are expected to spend some time working in the office, at the client site, and virtually unless accommodations or alternative work arrangements are in place.


• We may use AI technology (Microsoft Copilot) to transcribe during preliminary conversations for note‑taking only; it is not used for resume review, evaluation or selection of candidates.

How to Apply

Click “Apply now” to send your up‑to‑date resume to one of our Talent Acquisition Specialists.

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Finance and Sales