Transaction Tax Senior Manager

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 clients. The firm creates shared success through teamwork, energy, and expertise, approaching business challenges with a client-first mindset to deliver exceptional value.

About the role

As a result of continued growth, Cherry Bekaert’s Transaction Tax Services practice is seeking a Senior Manager to join a remote, nationally-distributed team focused on tax due diligence and structuring for private equity (PE) sponsors, family offices and strategic acquirers across the middle market. In this high-impact leadership role, you will guide complex merger, acquisition, restructuring and strategic transaction engagements within the Advisory service line. This position is designed for someone ready to expand their leadership influence by advising clients on significant business decisions, mentoring developing talent, and contributing to the continued growth and succession planning of the practice.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex transaction tax engagements, including mergers, acquisitions, restructurings and other significant corporate transactions
• Advise clients on transaction tax implications, planning opportunities and strategies that support successful business outcomes
• Develop and implement strategic tax planning initiatives that help optimize client results across complex transactions
• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients by building strong relationships and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders to deliver comprehensive tax solutions
• Lead, coach and mentor tax professionals, supporting their development and strengthening the practice’s future leadership bench
• Monitor and communicate changes in tax legislation and explain how those changes may impact clients and transaction planning
• Support practice growth by identifying business development opportunities and contributing to proposal efforts

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field; advanced degree and/or professional credential such as MST, LLM, JD or CPA strongly preferred
• Minimum of 7+ years of experience in transaction tax, public accounting or a related tax advisory environment, with demonstrated leadership responsibility
• Strong knowledge of transaction tax laws, regulations and planning considerations
• Experience managing complex, high-stakes client engagements and multiple priorities at the same time
• Strong analytical, decision-making and project management skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data
• Advanced communication skills, including the ability to advise clients, collaborate with stakeholders and support proposal activity
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and tax software applications

Benefits

Cherry Bekaert offers 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
• Other programs dedicated to enhancing personal and work life and providing financial protection for you and your family

Pay

Salary range: $159,200 - $254,600. Individual salaries within this range are determined by factors including the role, function, associated responsibilities, work experience, education, knowledge, skills, and geographic location.

Cherry Bekaert provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, citizenship status, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.