Senior Tax Manager - Asset Management

Overview

At KPMG in Canada, our people bring their unique perspectives to Canada’s most important challenges. Here, you can build momentum that reaches beyond our business, develop skills for the future, and take ownership of your career with support at every stage. Join a firm where your career can make a difference.

Our Asset Management Tax practice continues to grow, and this opportunity offers a senior‑level role supporting complex investment fund clients across their full tax life cycle. As a Senior Tax Manager, you will lead sizable engagements, provide technical and people leadership, and work directly with clients as a trusted advisor within an integrated, technology‑enabled environment.

What you will do

• Lead large, complex investment fund tax engagements across the fund life cycle
• Plan engagements and organize teams to deliver Canadian and cross‑border tax mandates
• Review work prepared by managers and junior staff to ensure technical accuracy and completeness
• Provide ongoing technical guidance, coaching, and mentorship to support professional development
• Work with proprietary, technology‑enabled platforms to deliver operational and regulatory tax reporting, including fund distributions, Canadian compliance, and U.S. PFIC reporting
• Build strong client relationships through direct interaction and collaboration as part of clients’ extended teams
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, quality, and consistency
• Proactively manage risks, priorities, and engagement challenges with a practical, client‑focused approach

What you bring to the role

• Minimum seven years of experience in public accounting tax and/or the asset management or fund industry
• Strong understanding of, or demonstrated interest in, tax issues affecting the asset management sector
• Experience leading teams and managing multiple, competing priorities in a deadline‑driven environment
• Proven ability to review complex tax work and provide clear, constructive technical direction
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to engage directly with clients
• Demonstrated judgment in anticipating challenges and resolving issues efficiently and cost‑effectively
• Completion of the CPA In‑Depth Tax Course considered an asset
• CPA designation

KPMG Ontario Region Pay Range Information

The expected base salary range for this position is $113,500 to $163,500 and may be eligible for bonus awards. The determination of an applicant’s base salary within this range is based on the individual’s location, skills & competencies, and unique qualifications. In addition, KPMG offers a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards program.

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KPMG in Canada is a proud equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating a respectful, inclusive and barrier-free workplace that allows all of our people to reach their full potential. A diverse workforce is key to our success and we believe in bringing your whole self to work. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply and hope you will choose KPMG in Canada as your employer of choice.

Adjustments and accommodations throughout the recruitment process

At KPMG, we are committed to fostering an inclusive recruitment process where all candidates can be themselves and excel. We aim to provide a positive experience and are prepared to offer adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best. Adjustments (informal requests), such as extra preparation time or the option for micro breaks during interviews, and accommodations (formal requests), such as accessible communication supports or technology aids, are tailored to individual needs and role requirements. You will have an opportunity to request an adjustment or accommodation at any point throughout the recruitment process. If you require support, please contact KPMG’s Employee Relations Service team by calling 1-888-466-4778.

AI Usage

We embrace the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance the candidate experience and streamline our recruitment processes. AI tools may help with organizing applications or surfacing relevant qualifications. However, no hiring decisions are made using AI. Every hiring decision is made by our hiring managers and recruitment professionals, who are equipped with training that empowers them to use these tools responsibly. AI technologies used in our recruitment process undergo detailed risk assessments, including security and privacy requirements, that align with KPMG’s Trusted AI framework.

We believe technology should empower human judgment, not replace it. It’s one of the many ways we’re delivering on our vision of being a technology-first, people-driven firm.