Senior consultant - Corporate Tax M&A

At KPMG, you’ll join a team of diverse and dedicated problem solvers, connected by a common cause: turning insight into opportunity for clients and communities around the world.

KPMG´s M&A Tax team is currently seeking a Senior Consultant. In this role, you will work directly with clients to provide expert advice regarding i) tax risks associated with acquisitions, ii) sustainable tax structuring opportunities and iii) tax modeling.
  
This is your opportunity to work with Canada´s leading deal makers to find, prove, and maximize value. KPMG offers the opportunity to work with leading experts in this field, to grow your skills, and to work on challenging projects.
 
At times, business needs arise, and employees are required and agree to work beyond their normal work day or work week to fulfill the accountabilities required for their job. We also understand that people need extra time to devote to personal matters, and our approach to flexibility provides for this.

• Perform tax due diligence procedures, including reviewing tax and financial data, interviewing management and other tax advisors, and identifying issues in collaboration with senior staff.
• Work collaboratively with cross functional teams, including tax subject matter experts in our US member firm (i.e., Washington National Tax), KPMG Canadian tax teams, and tax teams at other member firms outside of Canada.
• Draft tax due diligence reports.
• Prepare drafts of tax structuring documents, including drafting transaction steps and the associated tax considerations.
• Review and comment on transaction documents (e.g., purchase and sale agreements);Tax research, including searching common tax information tools (Checkpoint, Westlaw, IBFD, etc.) and summarizing findings for partners/senior staff.
• Develop tax models for transactions, including tax calculations and after-tax cash flow analyses

• An undergraduate degree in Accounting/Finance/Law or a related field
• Completion of or near completion of an Accounting designation (CPA, CA or equivalent) or Legal Background (or equivalent)
• 2 years minimum of Canadian or US tax experience
• Strong understanding of transactional methodologies including data room navigation, due diligence processes and procedures, and reporting output
• Ability to interpret tax legislation
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in French
• Strong research and analytical skills
• Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with a diverse group of clients and team members
• Customer centric, ability to anticipate client's needs

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KPMG in Canada is a proud equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating a respectful, inclusive and barrier-free workplace that allows all of our people to reach their full potential. A diverse workforce is key to our success and we believe in bringing your whole self to work. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply and hope you will choose KPMG in Canada as your employer of choice.

Adjustments and accommodations throughout the recruitment process

At KPMG, we are committed to fostering an inclusive recruitment process where all candidates can be themselves and excel. We aim to provide a positive experience and are prepared to offer adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best. Adjustments (informal requests), such as extra preparation time or the option for micro breaks during interviews, and accommodations (formal requests), such as accessible communication supports or technology aids, are tailored to individual needs and role requirements. You will have the opportunity to request an adjustment or accommodation at any point throughout the recruitment process. You will have an opportunity to request an adjustment or accommodation at any point throughout the recruitment process. If you require support, please contact KPMG’s Employee Relations Service team by calling 1-888-466-4778.