Transaction Tax Manager - M&A Tax

Grant Thornton is seeking a Transaction Tax Manager to join our team in Manhattan, NY. Additional approved locations are Melville, NY and Edison, NJ.

About the role

As the Transaction Tax Manager, you will lead innovative tax planning, consulting, and compliance on M&A projects for multiple clients. You’ll collaborate with the Transaction Tax team to plan, execute, and direct engagements, leveraging high-quality tools and resources to meet client needs. From day one, you will be empowered to thrive and achieve confidently.

Responsibilities

• Manage, develop, train, and mentor Senior Associates, Staff, and Interns on M&A projects and assess performance for engagement and year-end reviews.
• Maintain active communication during engagements to manage expectations, ensure satisfaction, meet deadlines, and lead change efforts.
• Work closely with Transaction Services colleagues, focusing on the tax aspects of mergers, acquisitions, and other transactions-related work.
• Assist in conducting buy-side and sell-side tax due diligence, advising on tax-efficient acquisitions and divestments, and reviewing taxes in financial models and transaction documents.
• Research tax issues, prepare written communication in a succinct and deal-driven manner, assist clients with responses to tax authorities, and strategize on tax aspects of transactions.
• Assist Senior Managers on project development, client pursuit initiatives, and the management of priority accounts.
• Perform analysis of a client’s tax attributes surrounding 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 carryforward limitations pursuant to IRC Section 382 for both private and public clients.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting. Master’s in Taxation/LLM in Taxation strongly preferred. Also accepted: Master's 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 six to ten years of progressive federal tax consulting and/or compliance experience in public accounting or a combination of corporate and public accounting experience.
• Three to five years of qualified Mergers & Acquisitions tax services/due diligence experience.
• CPA or JD/active law license required.
• Experience in Corporate, S-Corp, and/or Partnership returns.

Skills

• 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 and spreadsheet modeling.
• Ability to travel as needed.

Pay

The base salary range for this position is between $172,500 and $215,625. Placement within the pay range is at Grant Thornton’s discretion and is based on job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, progression within the role, geographic location, and internal equity.

About Us

At Grant Thornton, we believe in making business more personal and building trust into every result—for our clients and you. We offer a career path with opportunity, flexibility, and support. In the U.S., Grant Thornton delivers professional services through two specialized entities: Grant Thornton LLP (a licensed CPA firm providing audit and assurance services) and Grant Thornton Advisors LLC (providing non-attest offerings, including tax and advisory services). In 2025, Grant Thornton formed a multinational, multidisciplinary platform with Grant Thornton Ireland, offering enhanced solutions and capabilities across advisory, tax, and audit practices.

About the Team

The team you’re joining is ready to help you thrive. We empower you with options to work in a way that best serves your clients and life, including hybrid work requiring in-person attendance at least three days per week at a GT office or client site. We support your well-being through work-life integration and personalized benefits that recognize your unique needs and aspirations.

Benefits

We offer personalized and comprehensive benefits that recognize and empower all identities, roles, and aspirations. For an overview of our benefit offerings, visit Grant Thornton’s Rewards and Benefits.

• Interns: Eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance programs, employee assistance program, a minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave, and paid firm holidays.
• Seasonal employees: Eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance programs, employee assistance program, and may participate in the firm’s 401(k) savings plan and employee retirement plan. Receive a minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave.
• Employees: May be eligible for a discretionary, annual bonus based on individual and firm performance.