Private Equity Associate jobs in Canada

Your key responsibilities

As a Senior Tax Staff, you'll be responsible for recommending and implementing tax strategies that align with the client's objectives, corresponding with legal counsel and tax authorities on client issues, assisting with reorganizations, researching compliance and planning issues and reviewing personal, corporate and trust tax returns.

Skills and attributes for success

• Identify planning opportunities and prepare correspondence describing the income tax implications of implementing transactions
• Research client issues that arise from planning or compliance work using a variety of on-line sources
• Liaise with the client’s legal counsel
• Review personal, trust and corporate tax returns
• Liaise with Canada Revenue Agency and relevant provincial ministries on client issues
• Correspond with audit managers, staff and/or clients in answering clients’ specific personal, trust or corporate tax queries or about matters that arise from compliance or planning work
• Prepare tax election forms
• Assist and manage the administration of personal and trust tax compliance seasons
  

To qualify for the role you must have

• An undergraduate or graduate degree in accounting and / or other appropriate academic major
• 3 – 5 years of relevant tax experience or equivalent experience in business or industry
• A Canadian CPA or CA designation, or a reciprocal designation recognized with the CICA
• Completed or be working towards the In-Depth Tax Course (or equivalent)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team
• Excellent organization and time management skills

Ideally, you’ll also have

• A proactive approach, a high level of commitment, and a be a motivated, driven team player

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 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 comprehensive medical, prescription drug and dental coverage, 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 exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.

Your key responsibilities

The successful candidate will be involved with all aspects of tax advisory and tax controversy. Responsibilities include:

• Assisting clients in responding to federal and provincial audits; advising clients on the tax dispute resolution process; preparing notices of objection and written representations to the federal and provincial tax appeals divisions; and assisting with the litigation of tax appeals before various courts.
• This role also includes assisting with the preparation of legal opinions with respect to the tax consequences of transactions and performing post-transaction audits for tax efficacy and litigation risk.

Skills and attributes for success

• The ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, collegial, dynamic team-oriented environment
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Sound professional judgement and a high level of professionalism

To qualify for the role you must have

• 1 to 5 years of tax litigation and controversy experience gained at a leading law firm
• Superior academic credentials and strong tax technical skills and a genuine interest in tax and tax policy
• The candidate must also be a member in good standing of a Canadian Bar

What we offer

When you thrive, we thrive. The EY benefits package goes above and beyond, focusing on your physical, emotional, financial and social well-being:

• $5,000 per year for mental health support benefits
• Wellbeing benefit of $1,200/year

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We innovate with SAP to co-create more innovative answers, drawing on our integrated competencies in tax, assurance, transactions and risk, as well as our work in implementing SAP. Together, we help clients provide better outcomes and long-lasting results, from strategy to execution.

On your typical engagement, you will work with the key stakeholders to understand their needs and advise on SAP system capabilities.  You will initiate the requirement gathering, architect solutions, blueprinting, testing, complete the workflow and documentation, as well as the functional design of the solution. Liaise with the stakeholders and technical team to translate needs into business solutions and complete the configurations and/or integrations with SAP and non-SAP systems.

As a Senior Manager in Technology Business Analysis, you will be at the forefront of evaluating and understanding complex business models, processes, and operations. Your expertise will be pivotal in translating business requirements into technical specifications for our technical teams to develop functional solutions that drive our technology delivery success.

Your key responsibilities

In this role, you will manage and oversee complex processes and projects, ensuring quality and managing risk. You will be accountable for budget management, delivery, and performance of projects aimed at meeting specific objectives. Additionally, you will foster and manage client relationships, contributing to business growth through revenue generation and commercial relationship management. You will also engage in:

• Thought leadership, providing expert insights and tackling complex problems with best practice knowledge.
• Identify sales and new opportunities
• Participate in client engagements from planning to execution and closure
• Manage engagement economics with a focus on chargeability and revenue generation

Skills and attributes for success

To thrive in this role, you will need to demonstrate effective management skills, an understanding of operational and organizational dynamics, and the ability to maintain quality and manage risk.

• Demonstrate in-depth technical capabilities and possess strong business acumen
• Demonstrate ability to assimilate to new knowledge
• Lead and deliver quality SAP projects or workstreams
• Consistently deliver quality client services. Monitor progress, manage risk and ensure key stakeholders are kept informed about progress and expected outcomes
• Establish relationships with client personnel at appropriate levels
• Select appropriate methods and techniques to achieve results
• Recommend policy changes and establish procedures
• Exercise significant latitude in setting objectives and determining approaches to assignments

To qualify for the role, you must have

• A Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred)
• 5-7 years of relevant experience in SAP
• At least 3 years of experience working with one or more SAP modules
• Strong written and verbal communication, presentation, client service and technical writing skills
• Experience managing an SAP project or workstream and project-based team members
• Knowledge of leading practices, benchmarking, peer company environments and prior advisory experience relevant to industry specific finance and technology functions
• Ability and comfort level researching client inquiries and emerging issues, including regulations, industry practices, and new technologies
• A willingness to travel to meet client needs

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Prior consulting industry experience
• SAP Certification/s
• Experience with at least one full cycle implementation of your core module

The RM Senior provides functional support to the Sub-Service Line (SSL) RM Lead. This role will provide coverage and support to our
GCR Tax Group.

The Resource Management (RM) Senior is a member of the Tax Canada Resource Management team, contributing to the goals of maximum deployment of our practitioners and comprehensive project staffing for delivery of our engagements. The Senior Associate will develop and facilitate timely resource deployment solutions for their local client base; develop expertise and knowledge of professional staff skill sets and project requirements; analyse utilization data and deployment information and participate in developing and facilitating resource deployment strategies.

Your key responsibilitiesAs an RM Senior, you will be responsible for the deployment; development; and capacity management of the client-serving professionals of your local group. You will support the Resource Management strategy to effectively deploy Tax client-serving professionals and provide them with meaningful career experiences. You will be working regularly with Partners, senior leadership, and theLead to support the client serving professionals.

• Responsible for staffing of all level resources as well, maintaining Retain with client bookings and resource projections
• Maintain databases regarding client data, staff preferences, skills and restrictions as required
• Produce weekly communications including general forecasting, availability and capacity management reporting as required
• Monitor unassigned resources, act as point of contact for unassigned staff, identify assignments for same
• Audit Retain regularly for accuracy
• Build strong relationships with Partners and senior leadership to ensure staffing demands are being met. Provide regular reporting and updates to leaders in the practice to help solve staffing challenges
• Assist with annual planning process - incl. data input to planning tool as directed by RM team leaders
• Communicate regularly with RM and practice managers on status of staffing requirements and issues
• Identify over/under utilized individuals and bring to attention of RMS as required.
• Identify conflicts and resolve or escalate
• Support SSL RM Lead in addressing complex scheduling assignments.
• Confirm resource independence prior to client bookings where applicable
• Assist with the creation/maintenance of accurate personnel and client project schedules.
• Communicate regularly with Resource Management team on the status of staffing requirements
• Demonstrate effective teaming with Tax and cross service line RM team(s) by proactively/creatively responding to requests.
• Participate in the orientation of new hires by providing an overview of the Resource Management function and operating model
• Partner with the Tax Talent Team (i.e. HR) on Head Count and Performance Management initiatives
• Work with peers across the Canadian Tax RM team to share resources and leading practices
• Involved in ad hoc projects as required

Skills and attributes for success

• Strong analytical skills, with meticulous attention to detail
• Very strong written and verbal communication
• Proven client service focus, with an ability to resolve issues quickly, with a sense of urgency
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Outstanding teamwork and interpersonal skills
• 1-3 years of relevant work experience
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Bachelor's degree, or equivalent work experience

What we offer you

The salary range for this job in British Columbia is $65,600to $98400. Individual salaries within this range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and work location city.

Your key responsibilities

• Advise and assist clients in federal and provincial tax audits and propose strategies for resolving disputes.
• Prepare notices of objection, written representations and submissions to the tax authorities.
• Represent clients in disputes (court appeals, judicial reviews, voluntary disclosures, requests for relief, etc.).
• Draft legal opinions on tax consequences and perform post-deal audits.
• Supervise junior lawyers and help with business development.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across EY’s national and global networks.

Skills and attributes for success

• 1 to 2 years of experience in tax litigation, including representations before the courts.
• Member in good standing of the Barreau du Québec.
• Completion of the CPA Canada In-Depth Tax Program or a Master of Taxation (an asset).
• Outstanding academic and professional credentials.
• Bilingual (French and English), with excellent writing and speaking skills.
• Strong social skills for working with and integrating into groups.
• Ability to work under pressure and within tight deadlines.
• Analytically minded, able to work independently and client-oriented.

What we offer

When you thrive, we thrive. The EY benefits package goes above and beyond, focusing on your physical, emotional, financial and social well-being:

• $5,000 per year for mental health support benefits
• Wellbeing benefit of $1,200/year

Discover how, when and where you can work at

Your key responsibilities

As a Senior Tax Manager, you will be responsible for recommending and implementing tax strategies that align with the client's objectives, corresponding with legal counsel and tax authorities on client issues, assisting with reorganizations, researching compliance and planning issues and reviewing personal, corporate and trust tax returns.

Skills and attributes for success

• Identify planning opportunities and prepare correspondence describing the income tax implications of implementing transactions
• Research client issues that arise from planning or compliance work using a variety of on-line sources
• Coaching and mentoring more junior staff to execute assignments with accuracy and completeness
• Liaise with the client’s legal counsel
• Review personal, trust and corporate tax returns
• Liaise with Canada Revenue Agency and relevant provincial ministries on client issues
• Correspond with audit managers, staff and/or clients in answering clients’ specific personal, trust or corporate tax queries or about matters that arise from compliance or planning work
• Prepare tax election forms
• Assist and manage the administration of personal and trust tax compliance seasons
• Demonstrate professionalism through a positive and cooperative attitude and by maintaining the confidential and proprietary nature of client relationships and related work products.

To qualify for the role you must have

• An undergraduate or graduate degree in accounting and/or other appropriate academic major
• 7 years of relevant tax experience or equivalent experience in business or industry
• Possess a Canadian CPA
• Completed the In-Depth Tax Course (or equivalent)
• Ability to lead small, medium and large sized client engagements and interact effectively with clients and internal team members
• The successful candidate must lead by example and have proven leadership and people management skills
• Ability to research and write utilizing electronic tax tools
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Ability to work with tight deadlines
• Process oriented with excellent documentation skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Proactive attitude, commitment, and a highly motivated and driven team player

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 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 comprehensive medical, prescription drug and dental coverage, 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