Manager, Corporate Transaction Tax (M&A Tax)

Description

Apply strong working knowledge of complex tax concepts to client fact patterns; identify issues and propose solutions.
Lead day-to-day workstreams on tax planning engagements; deliver timely, accurate analyses and work product.
Perform and review tax due diligence (returns, financials, other tax data); assess risks/opportunities and draft client-ready summaries.
Support planning and execution of post-merger integration; coordinate tasks and track action items.
Build and review tax models (e.g., tax benefit/step-up, E&P/stock and basis, transaction cost analyses); document key assumptions.
Assist in reviewing tax provisions of purchase agreements; prepare issues lists and recommendations.
Coordinate with state and local and international tax team members, as well as financial and operational due diligence team members; prepare issues lists and recommendations.
Maintain regular client communication and support Directors and Senior Directors in relationship development.

Qualifications

• CPA, JD (with bachelor's degree in accounting, preferred), Masters in Taxation, or LLM
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in a mergers & acquisitions tax practice at a Big 4 firm, Big Law firm, or similar firm
• Strong understanding of the consolidated return regulations, tax-free reorganization provisions and cross-border tax planning considerations
• Strong writing, analytical, research, excel, and organizational skills
• Strong communication, presentation, project management, and business development skills
• Strong sense of personal motivation as well as the ability to work with a team
• Ability to work in a dynamic, time-sensitive environment