Senior Manager, M&A and Tax Planning

About the role

We are looking for a Senior Manager, M&A Tax / US Income Tax Planning to join our tax team. You will report to our Head of Global Tax Advisory and will help manage Block's global M&A, Investments, Federal and State income tax planning, Treasury Services, Income/Direct Tax Controversy and Post-Closing Integration/Compliance activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead Block’s global M&A, investments, and post-closing integration/compliance activities.
• Partner with internal teams, tax colleagues, and external advisors on the tax aspects of acquisitions, dispositions, investments, structuring, and integration. Ensure tax planning and technical matters are accurately reflected in tax filings.
• Perform tax modeling and quantitative analyses (e.g., Sections 382/383, stock basis, and transaction-related calculations).
• Research complex tax issues, advise cross-functional stakeholders (HR, Treasury, Legal, Corporate Development, Accounting), and prepare technical tax memoranda supporting filing positions and planning strategies.
• Manage income tax audits from planning and IDR responses through resolution.
• Support special tax projects, including new product reviews, Treasury and Capital Markets initiatives, and state income tax planning.

Requirements

• 5+ years of relevant experience in M&A tax, including complex federal income tax planning and tax research experience at a Big Four accounting firm, law firm, or a large multinational corporate environment.
• Knowledge of US federal income tax (e.g., subchapter C and consolidated return regulations).
• Excellent tax research skills.
• Experience working in a dynamic and collaborative environment.
• Project management skills and an enjoyment for working on multiple projects with ownership of your function.
• Fundamental working knowledge of all non-income based federal, state and local, US international, and foreign tax regimes.
• Experience with taxation of cryptocurrencies, financial products and tax information reporting.
• Experience with Treasury-led initiatives, such as capital market transactions, global cash pooling and intercompany lending.
• Experience managing Federal, state and local income tax audits and other tax controversies.
• CPA/MS Taxation or JD/LLM in Tax.

Qualifications

While there is no specific deadline to apply for this role, U.S. roles are typically open for an average of 55 days before being filled by a successful candidate. Please refer to the date listed at the top of this job page for when this role was first posted.

Block takes a market-based approach to pay, and pay may vary depending on your location. U.S. locations are categorized into one of four zones based on a cost of labor index for that geographic area. The successful candidate’s starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future.

To find a location’s zone designation, please refer to this resource. If a location of interest is not listed, please speak with a recruiter for additional information.

Benefits

• Remote work
• Medical insurance
• Flexible time off
• Retailer savings plans
• Modern family planning

Pay

Pay may vary depending on your location. U.S. locations are categorized into one of four zones based on a cost of labor index for that geographic area. The successful candidate’s starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future.

Zone A: $156,200—$234,200 USD
Zone B: $145,200—$217,800 USD
Zone C: $137,400—$206,200 USD
Zone D: $129,600—$194,400 USD

Schedule

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Skills

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