Lead M&A Tax Strategy & Compliance

Grant Thornton International Ltd; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 173,000 - 188,000; Full time

Job summary

Grant Thornton International Ltd is seeking an experienced Transaction Tax Manager to lead tax planning, consulting, and compliance on M&A projects for multiple clients. You will collaborate with the M&A and Transaction Services teams to direct engagements and assist in tax due diligence and restructurings.

You will manage and mentor junior staff, maintain client relationships, and produce written tax communications while traveling as required to meet client needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting; Master's in Taxation/LLM in Taxation strongly preferred; other advanced degrees listed.
• CPA or JD/active law license required.
• Experience in Corporate, S-Corp. and/or Partnership returns.
• Six to ten years of progressive federal tax consulting and/or compliance experience; three to five years in M&A tax services.
• Excellent analytical, technical, and tax accounting skills with knowledge of US GAAP and tax returns.
• Exceptional client service and communication skills; ability to develop client relationships.
• Willingness to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead innovative tax planning, consulting, and compliance on M&A projects for multiple clients.
• Collaborate with the M&A and Transaction Services teams to plan, execute, and direct engagements.
• Manage, train, and mentor Senior Associates, Staff, and Interns on projects and reviews.
• Maintain active communication to manage expectations, deadlines, and change initiatives.
• Assist in buy-side and sell-side tax due diligence and tax-efficient restructurings.
• Prepare written tax communications and respond to tax authorities as needed.
• Assist Senior Managers with project development and client pursuit initiatives.
• Analyze tax attributes and IRC-related limitations for various client scenarios.

Skills

M&A tax consulting

Tax planning

Tax due diligence

Client relationship management

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting

Master's in Taxation

CPA or JD

Tools

Tax software

Spreadsheet modeling

Job description

Grant Thornton International Ltd is seeking an experienced Transaction Tax Manager to lead tax planning, consulting, and compliance on M&A projects for multiple clients. You will collaborate with the M&A and Transaction Services teams to direct engagements and assist in tax due diligence and restructurings.

You will manage and mentor junior staff, maintain client relationships, and produce written tax communications while traveling as required to meet client needs.