Transaction Tax Director - M&A Tax

About the role

Grant Thornton is seeking a Transaction Tax Director to join our team in Metro DC - Arlington, VA.

Responsibilities

• Manage, develop, train, and mentor Managers, Senior Associates, and Staff on M&A projects and assess performance for engagement and year-end reviews
• 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
• Research tax issues, prepare written communication in a succinct and deal-driven manner, help clients with responses to tax authorities, and assist 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 in Accounting. Master’s in Taxation/LLM in Taxation strongly preferred. Also accepted: Masters or Ph.D. in Economics, Statistics, Public Policy, Mathematics, Business, Finance, Financial Engineering, Management Science and Engineering, Financial Mathematics, Industrial Engineering or Operations Research
• Minimum eight to twelve years of progressive federal tax consulting and/or compliance experience in public accounting or a combination of corporate and public accounting experience
• Five to Seven years of qualified Mergers and Acquisitions tax services/ due diligence
• CPA or JD/active law license required
• 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 federal 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

Qualifications

• Can travel as needed

Benefits

The base salary range for this position is between $247,250 and $319,880. 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 $247,250 and $319,880.

Schedule

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