Hybrid M&A Tax Manager: Lead Deals & Due Diligence

Aprio; Quinte West; Hybrid; CAD 205,000 - 242,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401k with Profit Sharing

Flexible working (remote and hybrid)

Job summary

Aprio, a Top 20 CPA and advisory firm, is seeking a Tax Manager to join the Specialty Tax team. You will lead M&A tax engagements, advise clients on tax implications, and mentor junior staff in a fast-growing environment.

This role requires 5+ years in M&A tax, CPA or Bar admission, and strong analytical and communication skills. The position offers hybrid work with 2–3 days in person and up to 25% travel, plus a competitive compensation package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and Master’s in Taxation; JD/LLM preferred.
• CPA or Bar admission required.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in M&A tax with a public accounting firm, law firm, or corporate tax department.
• 2+ years of experience as Manager or equivalent in M&A tax.
• Strong experience in due diligence, structuring, and integration from a tax perspective.
• In-depth knowledge of U.S. federal income taxation of corporations and partnerships, Subchapter C, Subchapter K, Section 382, Section 338, and Section 1202.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to lead projects and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Proven leadership and people development capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage M&A tax engagements including buy side tax due diligence, deal structuring, sell side engagements (including tax gross up calculations), and post-transaction support.
• Advise clients or internal stakeholders on tax implications of mergers, acquisitions, dispositions, joint ventures, restructurings, and related transactions.
• Perform technical research and analysis on a wide range of M&A tax issues including Section 382, consolidated returns, partnership/LLC matters, and Section 1202.
• Review and assess financial and tax data to identify risks, exposures, and opportunities during due diligence processes.
• Collaborate with corporate development, legal, finance, and external advisors throughout the deal process.
• Supervise, coach, and mentor junior team members; foster technical and professional development.
• Prepare or review technical memos and client deliverables summarizing key tax issues and recommendations.
• Stay current on tax regulations and legislative changes that impact M&A strategies and structures.
• Support the development of tools, templates, and best practices to drive process improvement and consistency across M&A engagements.
• Ability to perform job responsibilities within a hybrid work model that requires US Tax professionals to co-locate in person 2-3 days per week
• Ability to travel up to 25%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve

Skills

M&A tax

Due diligence

Tax planning

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting

Master's in Taxation

JD/LLM preferred

Tools

CPA/Bar admission

Job description

Aprio, a Top 20 CPA and advisory firm, is seeking a Tax Manager to join the Specialty Tax team. You will lead M&A tax engagements, advise clients on tax implications, and mentor junior staff in a fast-growing environment.

This role requires 5+ years in M&A tax, CPA or Bar admission, and strong analytical and communication skills. The position offers hybrid work with 2–3 days in person and up to 25% travel, plus a competitive compensation package.