Vancouver - Transaction Tax - Senior Tax Staff or Manager Tax Job Vancouver area,BC Canada,Finance & Banking

The opportunity

Be part of the team behind the deal. As a Senior in EY’s Transaction Tax practice, you’ll work on transactions that shape companies’ futures. You’ll help clients assess the tax implications of acquisitions and divestitures, guiding them through due diligence, structuring, and execution. This role offers hands-on involvement in live deals and the chance to develop both technical depth and commercial awareness in a fast-moving environment.

Your key responsibilities

Support and contribute to tax due diligence and transaction advisory engagements across buy-side and sell-side transactions

Analyze acquisitions, divestitures, and corporate transactions to assess tax implications and structuring considerations

Identify tax risks, exposures, and planning opportunities, and help translate findings into clear, practical insights

Prepare tax research, technical analyses, and draft memoranda to support transaction recommendations

Support coordination of engagement activities, including managing workstreams and tracking deliverables

Assist in developing tax-efficient structuring and planning strategies aligned with client objectives

Collaborate across teams and build strong working relationships internally and with clients

Skills and attributes for success

A solid foundation in Canadian tax concepts, with an interest in transaction-related tax matters

Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex information and translate it into practical insights

Ability to identify key tax risks, opportunities, and implications within transactions with guidance as needed

Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present findings clearly and concisely to team members and clients

A keen eye for detail and commitment to delivering high-quality, accurate work within tight timelines

Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and contribute to project delivery in a deadline-driven environment

Sound judgment, curiosity, and a proactive approach to problem-solving

Qualifications

A bachelor’s degree in a relevant area of study

A professional credential or advanced degree such as CPA, MTax, CPA In-depth Tax, LLB or LLM

Relevant work experience

Exposure to mergers and acquisitions or international tax is an asset

What we look for

We value collaborative, motivated professionals who thrive in a team environment and take pride in contributing to shared success while continuing to grow their own skills. You bring a genuine interest in tax and a curiosity about how it shapes complex transactions. You’re confident sharing your perspective, open to new ideas, and energized by working on engagements that impact leading organizations.

This job posting relates to an existing vacancy within our organization.

What we offer

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. In addition, our Total Rewards package allows you to decide which benefits are right for you and which ones help you create a solid foundation for your future. Our Total Rewards package includes a discretionary bonus program, a comprehensive medical, prescription drug and dental coverage plan, a defined contribution pension plan, a great vacation policy plus firm paid days that allow you to enjoy longer long weekends throughout the year, statutory holidays and paid personal days (based on province of residence), and a range of exciting programs and benefits designed to support your physical, financial and social well-being.

Plus, we offer:

Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues in the industry

Learning opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career

The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you

EY reports salary ranges in accordance with applicable provincial pay transparency legislation. Individual salaries within the anticipated salary ranges noted below are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to internal equity, education, relevant experience, knowledge, and applicable skill sets.

Vancouver

Senior Tax Staff - $72,000 - $108,000

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