Private Tax, Manager

Line of Service

Tax

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Entrepreneurial & Private Business (EPB) - Private Clients

Management Level

Manager

Job Description & Summary

A career in our PwC Private’s Tax practice will provide you with the opportunity to help private companies to resolve their tax issues and to help them manage their risks to achieve long-term success. You will advise clients on their local tax affairs, while acting as a strategic consultant, and will help them manage their tax obligations. You will focus on reviewing personal trust and corporate income tax returns, and other tax reporting forms.

Our PwC Private teams help entrepreneurs, private business owners and family companies manage their financial and tax obligations and risks at every stage, in a way that fits the needs of their business in today's changing global landscape.

Meaningful work you’ll be part of 

As a Private Tax Manager, you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve business issues, deliver high quality client service and operational efficiency. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

• Cut through ambiguity and turn unstructured problems into clear plans  

• Coach, develop, retain, and mentor junior tax professionals; be the mentor people trust 

• Switch seamlessly between big-picture strategy and precision-level detail 

• Anticipate stakeholder needs and shape, test, and discuss proactive solutions 

• Contribute deep technical tax knowledge to every engagement 

• Fuse human insight with technology to deliver smarter, faster results 

• Navigate and lead across diverse teams, industries, and complex engagements 

• Initiate and lead candid conversations with teams, clients, and stakeholders to build trust and momentum 

• Manage the efficient delivery to tax consulting and compliance engagements to our clients  

• Uphold the firm's code of ethics and business conduct 

Experiences and skills you’ll use to solve 

• Hold a Canadian CPA (or CA/other relevant designation) or a Master’s in Tax and have completed Levels I–III of the CPA In-Depth Tax Course as an asset. 

• Demonstrate expertise in corporate tax, ideally focused on private corporations, and turn complex rules into clear, actionable strategies. 

• Manage, develop, retain, and mentor junior tax professionals while building high-trust, high-performance teams. 

• Experience in public accounting is an asset, understanding engagement cadence, client dynamics, and how to elevate service. 

• Thrive under pressure by prioritizing effectively, juggling multiple assignments, and staying organized without sacrificing quality. 

• Show an entrepreneurial and tech-curious mindset, committed to upskilling for a digital world and open to new tools and ways of working. 

• Apply exceptional problem-solving and communication skills to deliver clarity and impact in conversations, writing, and presentations. 

• PwC Canada is committed to cultivating an inclusive, hybrid work environment. Exact expectations for your team can be discussed with your interviewer 

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, Coaching and Feedback, 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 {+ 35 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.