Tax Senior Manager - Mergers and Acquisitions

About the role

RSM is looking for an experienced M&A tax professional to join its national Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Tax group, a rapidly growing tax advisory practice advising multinational corporations, privately held companies, partnerships and private equity firms on the tax aspects of planning, structuring and executing M&A transactions. The role sits within a multi-disciplinary team focused on due diligence and tax structuring, and covers technical expertise, people and talent management and client service and business development.

Key responsibilities

• Lead Canadian tax due diligence engagements, including reviewing the target's historic tax profile, planning, tax examination, acquisition/disposition and filing history, and preparing or reviewing tax due diligence reports
• Assist with buy-side and sell-side structuring, domestic reorganizations, sale planning, cross-border planning and tax-efficient structuring, including modelling transaction scenarios
• Work with other members of the M&A Tax practice and with other service lines and external advisors on M&A engagements
• Maintain high-level client relationships and contribute to business initiatives
• Develop, motivate and train staff and senior-level team members

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field
• CPA or MTax required, with an in-depth tax program and/or advanced CPA in-depth courses
• 7-10 years of experience in a public accounting firm or a corporate tax department, preferably in M&A tax
• Knowledge of a broad range of corporate tax matters across industries, accounting and financial reporting

Required skills

• Ability to manage multiple complex engagements and deliver timely, high-quality work
• Strong writing, analytical, research, Excel and organizational skills
• Strong communication, presentation, project management and business development skills

What we offer

• Compensation range of $119,000 - $218,200, with eligibility for a discretionary bonus based on firm and individual performance
• A competitive benefits and compensation package
• Most roles follow a hybrid workstyle, though some may be virtual or primarily on-site depending on role requirements