M&A Tax Manager — Hybrid Work, Mentorship & Strategy

Grant Thornton; Edison (NJ); Hybrid; USD 173,000 - 216,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Grant Thornton is seeking a Transaction Tax Manager in Manhattan, NY with approved locations in Melville, NY and Edison, NJ. You will lead tax planning, consulting, and compliance on M&A projects for multiple clients, collaborating with the Transaction Tax team to drive engagements and deliver high-quality results.

Your day-to-day includes mentoring teams, managing expectations, and guiding tax diligence and structuring for acquisitions and restructurings, while supporting complex analyses and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting; Master’s in Taxation/LLM preferred; also acceptable: Masters/PhD in Economics, Statistics, Public Policy, Mathematics, Business, Finance, Financial Engineering, or related fields
• Minimum six to ten years of progressive federal tax consulting and/or compliance experience; 3–5 years of qualified Mergers and Acquisitions tax services/due diligence
• CPA or JD/active law license required
• Experience in Corporate, S-Corp. and/or Partnership returns
• Excellent analytical, technical, and tax accounting/technology skills with proficiency in US GAAP and related tax returns
• Exceptional client service and communication skills with ability to develop client relationships
• Travel as needed

Responsibilities

• Manage, develop, train, and mentor Senior Associates, Staff, and Interns on M&A projects
• Maintain active communication to manage expectations and meet deadlines
• Work with Transaction Services focusing on tax aspects of mergers and acquisitions
• Assist in buy-side and sell-side tax due diligence and tax-efficient restructurings
• Prepare written communications and assist clients with responses to tax authorities
• Support project development and client pursuit initiatives
• Analyze client tax attributes around events including tax basis and transaction costs
• Perform analyses of net operating loss and tax credit carryforwards under IRC Section 382
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

M&A tax experience

Tax planning

Tax compliance

Leadership

Client service

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting

Master's in Taxation/LLM in Taxation

CPA or JD

Job description

Grant Thornton is seeking a Transaction Tax Manager in Manhattan, NY with approved locations in Melville, NY and Edison, NJ. You will lead tax planning, consulting, and compliance on M&A projects for multiple clients, collaborating with the Transaction Tax team to drive engagements and deliver high-quality results.

Your day-to-day includes mentoring teams, managing expectations, and guiding tax diligence and structuring for acquisitions and restructurings, while supporting complex analyses and