The BC Region International Tax Services group (ITS) is seeking a Tax Manager who is looking to apply and further develop their knowledge of the Canadian foreign affiliate rules.
This position involves advising Canadian companies on the Canadian tax implications of expanding their international operations. In order to provide global tax solutions, you will work closely with PwC tax professionals in other countries developing tax effective cross border strategies. You will also be involved in promoting ITS services and will have the opportunity to network with existing and prospective clients and other PwC professionals to raise your tax profile as an international tax specialist, both internally and outside the firm.
As a Tax Manager you will work in the Canadian ITS group to apply your knowledge of the foreign affiliate rules in the following activities:
- Canadian international tax compliance including review of surplus calculations and T1134 foreign reporting forms;
- Structuring Canadian companies' investment into foreign jurisdictions, including the use of holding company structures, joint venture arrangements, acquisition strategies etc.;
- Financing outbound investments using tax effective structures and strategies;
- Reorganization of a Canadian company's international operations including tax implications of foreign divisive reorganizations, mergers, liquidations;
- Planning for the disposition of foreign affiliates;
- International tax research on topics such as treaty issues, foreign tax regimes;
- Assistance with professional development activities such as writing articles, presentations and proposals.
Our clients cover a broad range from small start-up companies, and are public and private middle market companies as well as large multinational companies.
Manager Profile
- Strong technical tax background as a result of at least three years' Canadian tax experience including basic knowledge of the foreign affiliate rules;
- Ability to manage, develop and retain a team of tax professionals;
- Applicants need to be highly motivated and interested in taking the initiative for their own personal growth and development;
- Ability to identify tax consulting opportunities;
- Willingness to market tax services to existing and prospective clients;
- Client service orientation combined with creative problem solving skills;
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
Education Requirement
- Business or law degree;
- Accounting designation (CA, CGA, CMA) or Master in Taxation is desirable.
The Application Process
External Candidates should apply online with their resume and cover letter. We thank all applicants in advance for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Internal Candidates should apply online forwarding their resume and cover letter through the PwC Canada Portal (pwccanadaportal > Me@PwC | PwC Career Opportunities and advise their current supervisor prior to contacting Human Resources. Employees who wish to refer a candidate for the position should complete the referral form also found on Me@PwC and submit the application as above, along with the applicant's cover letter and resume.
