Transaction Tax Partner
About the role
Ranked among the largest accounting and consulting firms in the country and consistently recognized as a Great Place to Work, Cherry Bekaert delivers innovative advisory, assurance and tax services to our clients. We are proud to foster a collaborative environment focused on enabling your career growth and continuous professional development. We are seeking a dynamic and experienced M&A Tax Partner to lead and grow our Transaction Advisory Services practice.
Responsibilities
Lead the full lifecycle of M&A tax engagements, including buy-side and sell-side tax due diligence, tax structuring, and modeling.
Design tax-efficient structures for mergers, acquisitions, carve-outs, and reorganizations (e.g., Section 338(h)(10) elections, F reorganizations, and cross-border planning).
Identify and quantify historical tax exposures and draft contract language (reps and warranties) to mitigate risk for clients.
Oversee post-close integration, ensuring tax attribute preservation (Section 382 analysis) and earnings and profits (E&P) studies.
Cultivate relationships with Private Equity firms, legal counsel, investment bankers, and C-level executives to source new engagements.
Collaborate with Audit and Valuation partners to present a unified, multi-disciplinary service offering to prospective clients.
Represent the firm at industry conferences, publish articles on emerging M&A tax trends, and lead internal and external webinars.
Recruit, train, and mentor a team of Managers and Directors, fostering a culture of technical excellence and rapid career progression.
Manage the financial performance of the M&A practice, including billing, realization rates, and resource allocation.
Maintain the highest standards of risk management and compliance with firm policies and professional standards.
Qualifications
Education & Licensure: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics required. Master’s in Taxation (MST) or LLM in Taxation is highly preferred.
Experience: Active CPA license or JD required. 15+ years of progressive tax experience in a public accounting firm or a specialized M&A boutique. Minimum of 10 years specifically dedicated to M&A tax / Transaction Advisory Services.
Proven track record of managing a book of business and leading teams.
Technical Skills: Deep expertise in Subchapter C, Subchapter S, and Partnership taxation. Familiarity with Consolidated Returns and International Tax concepts (GILTI, FDII, Subpart F) as they relate to transactions. Proficiency in analyzing Stock Purchase Agreements (SPA) and Membership Interest Purchase Agreements (MIPA).
Benefits
Cherry Bekaert cares about our people. We offer competitive compensation packages based on performance that recognize the value our people bring to our clients and our Firm. In addition, we offer a comprehensive, high-quality benefits program which includes annual bonus, medical, dental, and vision care; disability and life insurance; generous Paid Time Off; retirement plans; Paid Care Leave; and other programs that are dedicated to enhancing your personal and work life and providing you and your family with a measure of financial protection.