Mergers and Acquisitions Tax - Senior Associate

PwC; Oneida Lake Beach West (NY); On-site; USD 77,000 - 214,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k

Paid time off including vacation and sick leave

Annual discretionary bonus

Job summary

PwC South Africa is seeking a tax advisor for their team in New York, focusing on providing expert advice on tax planning and compliance. The role requires strong analytical skills to navigate complex tax regulations and assist clients in optimizing their tax outcomes effectively.

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, have at least 2 years of relevant experience, and be willing to commit to obtaining CPA licensure. The position offers a competitive salary range of $77,000 - $214,000 along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field.
• 2 years of relevant experience in tax advisory or planning.
• Advanced legal or accounting education may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Offer tax advisory services using digitization and automation.
• Mentor and support the development of junior staff.
• Solve sophisticated tax challenges and maintain client relationships.

Skills

Tax advisory services

Tax planning

Compliance

Digitization

Automation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

CPA or commitment to pass the CPA exam

Job description

Overview

At PwC, our people in tax services focus on providing advice and guidance to clients on tax planning, compliance, and strategy. Those in mergers and acquisition tax at PwC help businesses navigate complex tax regulations and optimise their tax positions through structured tax planning, digitization, and automation. The role involves analysing the tax implications of transactions, developing tax structures, and providing guidance to clients to maximise tax outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Offer tax advisory services using digitization and automation.
• Improve efficiencies in complex, fast-moving transactions.
• Address and solve sophisticated tax challenges.
• Mentor and support the development of junior staff.
• Foster and maintain meaningful client relationships.
• Gain a thorough understanding of the business landscape.
• Navigate and manage complex scenarios effectively.
• Maintain standards and quality in work.

What You Must Have

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting.
• 2 years of relevant experience.
• A Juris Doctorate (JD), Master of Laws (LLM), or Master's degree in Accounting or Taxation may also be considered.
• CPA or commitment to pass the CPA exam before promotion to Manager and thereafter obtain a CPA licence, Enrolled Agent, or Membership of the Bar.

What Sets You Apart

• Advanced legal or accounting education (JD, LLM, or Master's in Accounting or Taxation).
• Managing financial analyses for M&A practices.
• Tax consulting and planning for corporate restructuring.
• Performing tax due diligence and interpreting complex legislation.
• Strategy formulation and financial modelling.
• Applying U.S. federal income tax law to due diligence.
• Identifying and addressing client needs.
• Experimenting with automation and digitization.
• Reviewing contracts and introducing new pricing options.

Travel Requirements

Up to 20% travel.

Compensation & Benefits

The salary range for this position is $77,000 - $214,000. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon 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, 401k, holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more. Benefits details available at https://pwc.to/benefits-at-a-glance

Equal Opportunity Statement

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 job seekers who will need, now or in the future, sponsorship through the H‑1B lottery, except as illustrated in the H‑1B policy at https://pwc.to/H-1B-Lottery-Policy. Learn more about how we work at https://pwc.to/how-we-work. For 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, arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with these laws. PwC evaluates these factors thoughtfully to establish a secure and trusted workplace for all.