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. 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

Transaction Tax Services

team. 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 reorganisations

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

Performance Expectations

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 workplace 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 6 years of experience in the professional services industry, with a period specialising 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

The expected range of compensation for this role is $125,000 - $175,000 annually.

Benefits and Working Environment

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

We foster a collaborative, inclusive environment where your ideas are valued, and you can do your best work with genuine care and purpose

We encourage innovation and forward thinking, empowering you to embrace what’s next and help shape the future of our firm

We pay for performance with competitive total cash compensation and comprehensive benefits from day one, and a flexible personal time off policy

We provide reimbursement for wellness initiatives that fit your lifestyle

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

Code of Conduct and Inclusion Our Code of Conduct sets clear standards for how we conduct business, 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.

We are committed to creating a workplace where employees can participate fully, contribute meaningfully and succeed without barriers, and we ensure that our application process is both inclusive and accessible. If you require accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us.

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📌 Senior Manager, Transaction Tax Services (Vancouver)
🏢 BDO Canada
📍 Vancouver