State and Local Tax - Merger & Acquisition Senior Associate

About the role

Grant Thornton is seeking a SALT Mergers and Acquisitions Senior Associate to join our team in New York, NY. Additional approved locations include; Boston, MA, Charlotte, NC, Chicago, IL, Los Angeles, CA, and Philadelphia, PA.

Responsibilities

• Maintain active communication during engagement to manage expectations, ensure satisfaction, make sure deadlines are met, and lead change efforts effectively and efficiently
• Work closely with our Transaction Services colleagues, focusing on the tax aspects of mergers and acquisitions and other transactions-related work
• Assist in conducting buy-side and sell-side tax due diligence, advising on tax efficient acquisitions and divestments, advising clients on tax efficient restructurings, reviewing taxes in financial models, and reviewing transaction documents
• Involvement in managing segments of or complete state tax exposure remediation projects, and/or implementation of state and local tax internal controls, related to transactions
• Perform analysis of a client’s tax attributes surrounding certain business events including tax basis of assets and stock, tax accounting for M&A driven transaction costs and corporate earnings and profits
• Perform detailed analyses of net operating loss/tax credit carry forward limitations pursuant to IRC Section 382 for both private and public clients
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; Accounting degree preferred
• Relevant Transaction Tax experience or an active attorney license may be considered in lieu of an accounting degree
• Minimum two to five years of progressive state tax consulting and/or compliance experience in public accounting or a combination of corporate and public accounting experience
• One to three years of qualified Mergers and Acquisitions tax services/ due diligence
• CPA or JD/active law license preferred
• Experience in Corporate, S-Corp. and/or Partnership returns
• Excellent analytical, technical, and tax accounting/technology skills with proficiency in US GAAP, tax compliance, corporate consolidated returns, consolidated state tax returns, partnership returns, and combined state tax returns
• Exceptional client service and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain outstanding client relationships
• Computer expertise including knowledge of tax software, technology, including spreadsheet modeling
• Can travel as needed

Qualifications

• Technical skills and qualifications as outlined above

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in tax software and technology
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities

Benefits

Base salary range: $126,500 - $161,288

Placement within the pay range is at Grant Thornton’s discretion, and it is based on multiple factors, including but not limited to, job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, progression within the role, geographic location, and internal equity.

Additional benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid sick leave
• Discretionary, annual bonus based on individual and firm performance

For Los Angeles Applicants only: We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

For Massachusetts Applicants only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Grant Thornton does not require or administer lie detector tests as a condition of employment or continued employment.