Line of Service

Tax

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Entrepreneurial & Private Business (EPB) - General

Management Level

Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary

A career within PwC Private Tax Services will provide the opportunity to help private companies with a wide range of business advisory needs such as audit, tax compliance, and planning to help improve their operational efficiency and to free up time that can be spent focusing on business strategy. You’ll have the opportunity to experience the entire business life cycle of a private company from inception to growth, maturity and transition. Our team helps our clients design and implement personal and customized service plans that are unique to privately owned entities, entrepreneurs, and high net worth individuals. You’ll help the team focus on key issues like wealth management, compliance, cash flow management, equity expansion, divestiture and exit strategies.

Meaningful work you’ll be part of 

As a PwC Private Tax Senior Advisor, you'll work as part of a team of problem solvers. You’ll help solve business issues, delivering high quality client service and operational efficiency.  

 Responsibilities include but are not limited to:  

Conduct estate, trust and shareholder planning for Canadian family-owned private businesses 

Develop Canadian tax planning strategies for private companies, including compensation and distribution planning for Canadian-controlled private trusts and corporations

Prepare and review Canadian income tax returns (T1, T3 and T5) for Canadian shareholders, and assist with tax expenses, financial statements and memos 

Compile client information and prepare client files 

Document, research and follow up on client tax issues 

Use feedback and reflection to develop self-awareness, learn about personal strengths and address development areas 

Delegate to others to provide stretch opportunities and coaching to help deliver results 

Develop new ideas and propose innovative solutions to problems 

Use a broad range of tools and techniques to extract insights from current trends in the business area 

Review your work and that of others for quality, accuracy and relevance 

Share relevant specialized publications 

Use straightforward communication, in a structured way, when influencing and connecting with others 

Read situations and modify your behavior and approach to build diverse, high-quality relationships 

Experience and skills you'll use to solve  

Masters in Taxation, Indepth Tax training, or be in the process of obtaining one of these qualifications 

CPA designation considered an asset 

Strong written and verbal communication skills to articulate ideas 

Highly detail oriented with excellent organizational and analytical skills; an ability to think broadly and to ask questions about data, analyses and other information to deliver quality to our clients

Share and collaborate effectively with others, building relationships that are genuine and rooted in trust 

Ability to easily adapt and prioritize, demonstrating project management skills to handle changing priorities 

An interest in upskilling for a digital world and technology trends, an openness to learning new tools and adapting how you work 

A demonstrated commitment to value differences and working alongside diverse people and perspectives 

The successful candidate requires fluency in English, in addition to French as they will be required to support or collaborate with English-speaking clients, colleagues and/or stakeholders during the course of their employment with PwC Canada

Why you’ll love PwC 

We’re inspiring and empowering our people to change the world. Powered by the latest technology, you’ll be a part of diverse teams helping public and private clients build trust and deliver sustained outcomes. This meaningful work, and our continuous development environment, will take your career to the next level. We reward your impact, and support your wellbeing, through a competitive compensation package, inclusive benefits and flexibility programs that will help you thrive in work and life. Learn more about our Application Process and Total Rewards Package at: https://jobs-ca.pwc.com/ca/en/life-at-pwc 

PwC Canada acknowledges that we work and live across Turtle Island, on the land that is now known as Canada, which are the lands of the ancestral, treaty and unceded territories of the First Nations, Métis and Inuit Peoples. We recognize the systemic racism, colonialism and oppression that Indigenous Peoples have experienced and still go through, and we commit to allyship and solidarity. 

Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)

Degrees/Field of Study required:

Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Account Reconciliation, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Business Tax, Calculating Tax, Capital Gains Tax, Communication, Compliance Oversight, Compliance Support, Corporate Tax Planning, Corporate Tax Self Assessment, Creativity, Direct Tax, Domestic Restructuring (Taxes), Drafting Tax Documents, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Financial Statement Analysis, Inclusion, Income Tax Provisions, Information Gathering, Intellectual Curiosity {+ 30 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

No

Job Posting End Date

At PwC Canada, our most valuable asset is our people and we grow stronger as we learn from one another. We’re committed to creating an equitable and inclusive community of solvers where everyone feels that they truly belong. We understand that experience comes in many forms and building trust in society and solving important problems is only possible if we reflect the mosaic of the society we live in.

We’re committed to providing accommodations throughout the application, interview, and employment process. If you require an accommodation to be at your best, please let us know during the application process.

To learn more about inclusion and diversity at PwC Canada: https://www.pwc.com/ca/en/about-us/diversity-inclusion.html. Be a part of The New Equation.

Chez PwC Canada, notre atout le plus précieux, c’est notre personnel. Et c’est en apprenant les uns des autres que nous devenons plus forts. Nous avons à cœur de créer une communauté équitable et inclusive de professionnels de la résolution de problèmes, dans laquelle chacun se sent vraiment à sa place. Nous savons que l’expérience peut prendre diverses formes et, pour nous, donner confiance au public et résoudre des problèmes importants n’est possible que si notre milieu de travail reflète la diversité de la société dans laquelle nous vivons.

Nous tenons à répondre à vos besoins tout au long du processus de demande d’emploi, d’entrevue et d’embauche. Si vous avez besoin de mesures d’adaptation pour être parfaitement à l’aise, faites-le-nous savoir à l’étape de la demande d’emploi.

Pour en savoir plus sur l’inclusion et la diversité chez PwC Canada: https://www.pwc.com/ca/fr/about-us/diversity-inclusion.html. Faites partie de La Nouvelle équation.