RSM

Tax Manager - Mergers and Acquisitions

Canada · Work style not stated · Full time

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EmployerRSM
LocationCanada
Work styleWork style not stated
Employment typeFull time
Employer posted10 Oct 2026

We are the leading provider of professional services to the middle market globally, our purpose is to instill confidence in a world of change, empowering our clients and people to realize their full potential. Our exceptional people are the key to our unrivaled, inclusive culture and talent experience and our ability to be compelling to our clients. You’ll find an environment that inspires and empowers you to thrive both personally and professionally. There’s no one like you and that’s why there’s nowhere like RSM.

RSM is looking for a dynamic experienced M&A tax professional to join our national Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Tax group. This is a rapidly growing tax advisory practice with significant growth opportunities. We advise multinational corporations, privately held companies, partnerships, and private equity firms on the tax aspects of planning, structuring, and executing M&A transactions.

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This position within RSM’s M&A Tax practice will be responsible for the following job duties, which are focused around three core concepts: Technical & Quality Expertise, People & Talent Management, and Client Service/Business Development.

Work as a part of a multi-disciplinary team that focuses on delivering due diligence and tax structuring services, and communicates findings and opportunities to clients

Work with and assist other senior members of the M&A Tax practice with various technical tax issues dealing with CCPCs, public corporations, partnerships and international / cross-border M&A tax advisory mandates

Assist clients with various advisory mandates including reorganizations, pre-sale planning (buy side and sell side), tax structuring for financings, debt restructurings, recapitalization transactions, safe income computations, modeling, and general tax transaction support

Perform tax due diligence, including reviewing target’s historic tax profile, planning, tax examination, acquisition/disposition, and filing history to assess potential risks and opportunities

Review and commenting on purchase agreement and disclosure schedules

Managing multiple engagements simultaneously and working with colleagues across Canada as well as the RSM global network of firms

Develop, motivate, and train staff and senior level team members

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or a related field

CPA in-depth tax program and/or advanced CPA in-depth courses in-progress or completed

5+ years of experience in a public accounting firm, a corporate tax department, preferably within M&A tax or Canadian income tax areas of focus

Knowledge of a broad range of corporate tax matters in various industries, accounting and financial reporting

Ability to manage multiple complex engagements and deliver timely, high-quality work.

Strong writing, analytical, research, excel and organizational skills

Strong communication, presentation, project management and business development skills

Preferred Qualifications:

CPA, MTax or equivalent.

At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people. We offer flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance life’s demands, while also maintaining your ability to serve clients. Learn more about our total rewards at https://rsmcanada.com/careers/life-at-rsm/rewards-and-benefits.html.

RSM does not tolerate discrimination and/or harassment based on race; colour; creed; sincerely held religious beliefs, practices or observances; sex (including pregnancy or disabilities related to nursing); gender (including gender identity and/or gender expression); sexual orientation; national origin; ancestry; familial or marital status; age; physical or mental disability; citizenship; political affiliation; medical condition (including family and medical leave); domestic violence victim status; past, current or prospective service in the Canadian uniformed service; Canadian Military/Veteran status; pre-disposing genetic characteristics or any other characteristic protected under applicable provincial employment legislation.

Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process and/or employment/partnership. RSM is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, interview, or otherwise participate in the recruiting process, please call us at 800-274-3978 or send us an email at careers@rsmus.com.

At RSM, an employee’s pay at any point in their career is intended to reflect their experiences, performance, and skills for their current role. The salary range (or starting rate for interns and associates) for this role represents numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to, education, skills, work experience, certifications, location, etc. As such, pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range.

Compensation Range: $88,000 - $162,000

Individuals selected for this role will be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on firm and individual performance.

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