Mergers and Acquisition Tax, Senior Manager

PwC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 124,000 - 335,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental benefits

401(k)

Vacation and sick leave

Job summary

PwC South Africa in Chicago is seeking a seasoned tax consultant with extensive experience in merger and acquisition tax practices. This role involves advising clients on tax affairs, leading projects, and providing strategic input into business strategies.

Ideal candidates will have 5+ years of experience and qualifications such as a Juris Doctorate or CPA. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from $124,000 to $335,000, depending on skills and experience, along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in tax, technology, or finance.
• CPA, Bar membership, or equivalent credentials preferred.
• Experience with U.S. federal income tax law.

Responsibilities

• Lead major projects and enhance processes.
• Engage with clients at senior levels.
• Provide strategic input into the firm's business strategies.

Skills

Tax consulting

Financial modeling

Client relationship management

Education

Juris Doctorate or Master's degree in Accounting or Taxation

Job description

Overview

A career in our Merger and Acquisition Tax practice within Tax services offers the opportunity to advise clients on local and overseas tax affairs and serve as a strategic consultant on business analysis, indirect taxes, dispute resolution, and global enterprise tax solutions. You will help clients establish treasury goals, analyze and quantify tax assets, assess risks, and model taxable income and cash flow impacts in the context of merger and acquisition transactions, including restructuring, divestiture, partnerships and insolvency.

Responsibilities

• Lead major projects and enhance processes.
• Maintain elevated operational standards.
• Engage with clients at senior levels to confirm project success.
• Foster trust with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Inspire and mentor teams to solve intricate challenges.
• Represent the firm in community organizations.
• Manage financial analyzes for M&A practices.
• Provide strategic input into the firm's business strategies.

What You Must Have

• 5 years of experience.
• CPA, Member of the Bar or other tax, technology, or finance-specific credentials may qualify.
• A Juris Doctorate (JD), Master of Laws (LLM), or Master’s degree in Accounting or Taxation may be considered in lieu of a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting.

What Sets You Apart

• Juris Doctorate preferred.
• Managing financial analyzes for M&A practices.
• Tax consulting and transaction structuring for tax issues and corporate restructuring.
• Due diligence and interpretation of complex legislative and regulatory actions related to corporate and partnership transactions, assisting clients with regulatory initiatives, and preparing client review submissions for private letter rulings and IRS technical advice.
• Strategy formulation and financial modeling.
• Application and interpretation of U.S. federal income tax law in tax due diligence exercises, including Subchapter C corporations, partnerships, consolidated groups, corporate bankruptcies and insolvencies, tax efficient structuring, use of debt, and the reorganization provisions of the Internal Revenue Code.
• Building and utilizing networks of client relationships.
• Working with large, complex data sets to build models and leverage data visualization tools to provide insights to clients.
• Leading teams and encouraging innovation.
• Utilizing digitization tools to enhance engagements.

Travel Requirements

Up to 20%

Salary & Benefits

The salary range for this position is: $124,000 - $335,000. Actual compensation within the range will depend on the individual's skills, experience, qualifications, and location, and applicable employment laws. All hired individuals are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.

PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more.

Equal Employment Opportunity

As PwC is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity); age; disability; genetic information (including family medical history); veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or, any other status protected by law. PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy: https://pwc.to/H-1B-Lottery-Policy. For qualified applicants impacted by the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable, arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with these laws.