Director – Canadian M&A Tax

Who we are:

Leo Berwick is an innovative mergers and acquisitions tax advisory firm. We are comprised of experienced advisors from global Big 4 and Big Law firms that add value to transactions as trusted partners throughout the deal life cycle. At Leo Berwick, we hire the best and the brightest. Our teams deliver a dedicated and customized service to every client.

What we’re looking for:

Leo Berwick is looking for a Director, Canadian M&A Tax to join our growing deal team.

You’re the right fit for this role if –

• You currently work at a Big 4 or Big Law firm in their transactional tax group, and you’re tired of the independence and conflict-of-interest rules dictating which deals you work on and the red tape.
• You have M&A tax down to a fine art and dance circles around your peers, but you only earn a fraction more than them because of bureaucracy.
• You want to learn from the best, help grow the practice, and be rewarded for your efforts. Our cash compensation packages are significantly higher than Big 4 accounting firms and other consulting practices. Less overhead means lower rates for our clients and higher compensation for you.
• You have experience with infrastructure and renewables transactions.

Benefits & Perks

• Unlimited paid time off
• Flexible working arrangements – remote and location flexibility
• Tuition reimbursement
• Childcare subsidies
• Attractive medical, dental insurance
• Pension & retirement contributions
• Monthly fringe benefit stipend (up to $500)
• Additional benefits to support your physical and mental wellness

Responsibilities:

• Oversee inbound, outbound, and domestic M&A deals, including performing tax structuring, tax modelling, tax due diligence and other and other tax advisory services
• Be a trusted advisor for every Leo Berwick client and partnership
• Provide timely and quality tax advice, always aiming to exceed client expectations
• Work closely with Partners and Managing Directors on business development and various technical tax issues dealing with inbound, outbound, and domestic M&A transactions, clean economy tax credits and tax insurance.
• Review and assist clients in the quantitative and qualitative analysis of the tax data in their financial projections for the transaction
• Review tax aspects of merger agreements and legal documents; write tax memorandums
• Develop, motivate, and train Vice Presidents, Senior Associates and Associates

Qualifications:

• Must have a CPA designation, JD or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Tax Law, or a related field
• Must have at least five (5) years of experience in tax structuring, tax due diligence, tax modeling and other tax advisory services at a Big 4 or Big Law firm, or pension/private equity tax group
• Must have at least five (5) years of experience planning and executing projects, including managing budgets, billings, and collections
• Ability to communicate complex tax concepts to clients in a clear and concise manner
• Strong writing, research, analytical, communication, and presentation skills
• Strong tax modeling skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced professional services environment
• Attention to detail with a focus on quality
• Strong leadership and organizational skills
• Be deadline-conscious and results-driven
• Be able to juggle multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Critical-thinking self-starter

How to Apply:

Interested candidates may submit a resume to Jennifer at careers@leoberwick.com. Jennifer can also be contacted for further information about the role.

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Leo Berwick provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type with regard to race, age, ancestry, color, creed, disability status (physical or mental), gender, marital status, legally-protected medical condition (including pregnancy), national origin, religion, gender identity or expression, genetic information, sexual orientation, military, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.