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 turn, 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 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
Why BDO?
Our people-first approach to talent has earned us a spot among Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2026 . This recognition is a milestone we’re thrilled to add to our collection of awards for both experienced and student talent experiences.
Our firm is committed to providing an environment where you can be successful in the following ways:
We enable you to engage with how we change and evolve, being a key contributor to the success and growth of BDO in Canada.
We help you become a better professional within our services, industries, and markets with extensive opportunities for learning and development.
We support your achievement of personal goals outside of the office and making an impact on your community.
Giving back adds up: Where company meets community. 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.
Total rewards that matter: 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.
Everyone counts: 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. We recognize and celebrate the valuable differences among each of us, including race, religious beliefs, physical or mental disabilities, age, place of origin, marital status, family status, gender or gender identity and sexual orientation. If you require accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us .
Flexibility: All BDO personnel are expected to spend some of their time working in the office, at the client site, and virtually unless accommodations or alternative work arrangements are in place.
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.
Code of Conduct: Our Code of Conduct sets clear standards for how we conduct business. It reflects our shared values and commitments and includes guiding principles to help us make ethical decisions and maintain trust with each other, our clients, and the public.
BDO may use artificial intelligence enabled tools to support certain aspects of the recruitment process. While these tools assist our teams, our use of AI does not replace human decision making, and all employment-related outcomes are made by BDO personnel.
Ready to make your mark at BDO? send your up-to-date resume to one of our Talent Acquisition Specialists.
To explore other opportunities at BDO, check out our careers page .
