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
• Be involved in researching tax issues, preparing written communication in a succinct and deal-driven manner, helping clients with responses to tax authorities, and assisting clients in strategizing on the tax aspects of the 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 work independently and as part of a team

Benefits

The base salary range for this position is between $126,500 and $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.

Pay

The base salary range for this position is between $126,500 and $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.

Schedule

This position requires in-person attendance at least three days per week, either at a GT office or client site.

Company Information

At Grant Thornton, we believe in making business more personal and building trust into every result – for our clients and you. Here, we go beyond your expectations of a career in professional services by offering a career path with more: more opportunity, more flexibility, and more support. It’s what makes us different, and we think being different makes us better.

About the Team

The team you’re about to join is ready to help you thrive. Here’s how:

• Consistent with the firm's hybrid work model, this position will require in-person attendance at least three days per week, either at a GT office or client site.
• We empower you with the options to work the way that it best serves your clients and your life.
• We support you with personalized and comprehensive benefits that recognize and empower all the identities, roles and aspirations that make you, well, you.

Additional Details

It is the policy of Grant Thornton to promote equal employment opportunities. All personnel decisions (including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, working conditions, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, evaluations, and termination) are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital or civil union status, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, veteran status, disability, handicap, genetic predisposition or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.