M&A Tax Leader: Strategy, Compliance & Growth

Grant Thornton (US); Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 172,500 - 187,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Discretionary bonus

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Grant Thornton (US) in Chicago seeks a Transaction Tax Manager to lead planning, consulting, and compliance on M&A projects for multiple clients. You will collaborate with the M&A team and guide engagements with support of strong tools and resources.

From day one, you’ll work with Transaction Services, manage expectations, meet deadlines, and help clients with tax strategies and responses to authorities. This role requires CPA/JD and 6–10 years on federal tax matters.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting; Master’s in Taxation/LLM preferred.
• CPA or JD active license required.
• 6–10 years federal tax consulting/compliance experience.
• 3–5 years of M&A tax services experience.
• Experience in Corporate, S-Corp and Partnership returns.
• Strong client service and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and direction of M&A tax engagements for multiple clients.
• Mentor Senior Associates, Staff, and Interns; assess engagement performance.
• Coordinate with Transaction Services on tax aspects of transactions.
• Conduct buy-side and sell-side tax due diligence; advise on tax-efficient structures.
• Research tax issues and prepare concise communications for clients.
• Support Senior Managers in project development and client pursuits.
• Analyze tax attributes and IRC 382 limitations for various clients.

Skills

M&A tax

Tax planning

Tax compliance

Leadership and mentoring

Client service excellence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Master’s in Taxation/LLM in Taxation

CPA or JD/active law license

Tools

Tax software

Spreadsheet modeling

US GAAP knowledge

Job description

Grant Thornton (US) in Chicago seeks a Transaction Tax Manager to lead planning, consulting, and compliance on M&A projects for multiple clients. You will collaborate with the M&A team and guide engagements with support of strong tools and resources.

From day one, you’ll work with Transaction Services, manage expectations, meet deadlines, and help clients with tax strategies and responses to authorities. This role requires CPA/JD and 6–10 years on federal tax matters.