Senior Associate, Transaction Advisory - M&A Tax
Forvis Mazars US
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Job summary
Forvis Mazars, LLP in the United States seeks a Transaction Advisory professional to perform tax due diligence for private equity and corporate clients, identifying tax risks and advising on deal structure. You will work with executives, investment bankers, and clients to drive efficient outcomes.
The role emphasizes strong analytical, communication, and project-management skills in a fast-paced environment with meaningful leadership support for professional development.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field or JD.
- Two+ years of corporate or partnership tax experience.
- Strong writing and communication skills.
Responsibilities
- Perform buy-side and sell-side tax due diligence analyses.
- Assess tax risks using returns, data, and management interviews.
- Advise on tax structuring and post‑acquisition actions.
- Collaborate with executives, bankers, PE and corporate clients.
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Job description
At Forvis Mazars, our Transaction Advisory team is led by a talented team of experienced transaction advisors, who have a sincere appreciation for people and how they are each uniquely motivated. We focus on training and developing our teams to help them reach their full potential. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and seek variety, we would love to talk to you!
At Forvis Mazars, our Transaction Advisory team is led by a talented team of experienced transaction advisors, who have a sincere appreciation for people and how they are each uniquely motivated. We focus on training and developing our teams to help them reach their full potential. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and seek variety, we would love to talk to you!
At Forvis Mazars, our Transaction Advisory team is led by a talented team of experienced transaction advisors, who have a sincere appreciation for people and how they are each uniquely motivated. We focus on training and developing our teams to help them reach their full potential. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and seek variety, we would love to talk to you!
The Transaction Advisory team delivers critical insights and support for clients navigating business acquisitions and sales. With deep middle-market expertise and national resources, we provide tailored due diligence services that uncover opportunities, assess risks, and highlight areas for improvement. Serving private equity groups and corporations, the team offers buy-side and sell-side due diligence, tax due diligence, and transaction structuring-ensuring clients are well-informed and positioned for successful outcomes
In this position, you will develop expertise, expand your knowledge and build collaborative relationships within the practice and with clients. Further, you will have meaningful support from firm leadership for substantial professional development.
The Transaction Advisory leadership team takes pride in creating and maintaining a supportive and respectful environment for our team members. Apply if you are interested in learning how we can support your professional and personal goals.
- Perform buy-side and sell-side tax due diligence for private equity groups and corporate clients
- Analyze tax risks of target companies using tax returns, accounting information, and interviews with management
- Review and analyze reports correlating tax diligence and tax structuring findings with client valuations
- Identify issues affecting purchase price, deal structure, or deal termination
- Read in and advise clients with respect to purchasing agreements
- Recommend post-acquisition actions to achieve tax efficiency and minimize tax risks
- Work closely with executives, investment bankers, private equity and corporate clients, attorneys, or other stakeholders
- Work alongside other Forvis Mazars team members to exceed client expectations
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field from an accredited college/university or JD
- Two (2) plus years of experience in corporate or partnership tax from a large public accounting or consulting firm
- Recent experience with corporate and pass-through tax concepts
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, primarily Excel and PowerPoint
- Extensive analytical and project management skills, including the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Experience with corporate and flow-through concepts
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to develop relationships with both team members and external clients
- JD or master's degree in taxation
- CPA license or admission to state bar
- Experience in M&A transaction tax from a large public accounting or consulting firm
- Strong current knowledge of U.S. federal income tax, mergers, and acquisitions, and transaction services
- Current knowledge of state and local tax
Forvis Mazars, LLP is an independent member of Forvis Mazars Global, a leading global professional services network. Ranked among the largest public accounting firms in the United States, our 7,000+ team members deliver assurance, tax, and consulting services to clients in all 50 states and internationally. With a legacy spanning more than 100 years, we are building something different. We are guided by a shared promise: Together, we create extraordinary experiences. That means delivering an Unmatched Client Experience® while creating a workplace where relationships matter, learning fuels growth, and every person feels valued and supported to thrive.
Our robust total rewards program and flexible work environment reflect our commitment to people, careers, and well‑being‑empowering our team to grow and thrive while delivering exceptional service. To explore what makes working at Forvis Mazars special, visit www.forvismazars.us/careers.
Forvis Mazars, LLP is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer in accordance with applicable law. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, or other protected classifications. It is Forvis Mazars, LLP standard policy not to accept unsolicited referrals or resumes from any source other than directly from candidates. Forvis Mazars, LLP expressly reserves the right not to accept unsolicited referrals, resumes or CVs from vendors including and without limitation, search firms, staffing agencies, fee‑based referral services, and recruiting agencies. Forvis Mazars, LLP further reserves the right not to pay a fee to a recruiter or recruiting agency unless such recruiter or recruiting agency has a signed vendor agreement with Forvis Mazars, LLP. Any resume(s) or CV(s) submitted to anyone working for Forvis Mazars, LLP, or submitted to a Forvis Mazars, LLP general email, without having a Forvis Mazars, LLP vendor agreement in place, will be considered the property of Forvis Mazars, LLP.
Pursuant to Colorado's Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the salary range displayed is for the Colorado market. The salary for this role will be based on the experience, education, and skill set of the individual for the position. Total compensation and benefits consist of salary, group health plan benefits, 401(K), profit‑sharing contributions, flexible time off, and parental leave. Forvis Mazars reserves the right to make changes to the salary range based on business needs.
CO Minimum Salary (USD)
$ 83,300
CO Maximum Salary (USD)
$ 152,600
Pursuant to the pay transparency laws of New York State and other local ordinances within the state including (but not limited to) New York City, the salary range displayed is for the New York markets. The salary for this role will be based on the experience, education, and skill set of the individual for the position. Total compensation and benefits consist of salary, group health plan benefits, 401(K), profit‑sharing contributions, flexible time off, and parental leave. Forvis Mazars reserves the right to make changes to the salary range based on business needs.
NY Minimum Salary (USD)
$ 99,900
NY Maximum Salary (USD)
$ 166,500
Pursuant to the pay transparency laws of California, the salary range displayed is for the California market. The salary for this role will be based on the experience, education, and skill set of the individual for the position. Total compensation and benefits consist of salary, group health plan benefits, 401(K), profit‑sharing contributions, flexible time off, and parental leave. Forvis Mazars reserves the right to make changes to the salary range based on business needs.
CA Minimum Salary (USD)
$ 91,400
CA Maximum Salary (USD)
$ 166,500
Forvis Mazars will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including but not limited to the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, LA County Fair Chance Ordinance, and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
Pursuant to Maryland's Wage Range Transparency Law, the salary range displayed is for the Maryland market. The salary for this role will be based on the experience, education, and skill set of the individual for the position. Positions that are non-exempt will be eligible for overtime pay compensable at a rate of one and a half times the hourly rate for any hours worked over 40 in a work week. Benefits are eligibility-based and could include group health plan benefits, 401(K), profit‑sharing contributions, flexible time off, and parental leave. Forvis Mazars reserves the right to make changes to the salary range based on business needs.
MD Minimum Salary (USD)
$ 83300
MD Maximum Salary (USD)
$ 152600
Pursuant to the Massachusetts' Wage Transparency Act, the salary range displayed is for the Massachusetts market. The salary for this role will be based on the experience, education, and skill set of the individual for the position. Positions that are non-exempt will be eligible for overtime pay compensable at a rate of one and a half times the hourly rate for any hours worked over 40 in a work week. Benefits are eligibility-based and could include group health plan benefits, 401(K), profit‑sharing contributions, flexible time off, and parental leave. Forvis Mazars reserves the right to make changes to the salary range based on business needs.
MA Minimum Salary (USD)
$ 91600
MA Maximum Salary (USD)
$ 152600
Pursuant to Illinois' Equal Pay Act, the salary range displayed is for the Illinois market. The salary for this role will be based on the experience, education, and skill set of the individual for the position. Non-exempt/hourly positions will be eligible for time and half pay for employees that work over 40 hours in a workweek. Benefits are eligibility-based and could include group health plan benefits, 401(K), bonuses, profit‑sharing contributions, flexible time off, and parental leave. For more information on benefits, please visit https://resourcecenter.forvismazars.us/. Forvis Mazars reserves the right to make changes to the salary range based on business needs.
IL Minimum Salary (USD)
$ 83300
IL Maximum Salary (USD)
$ 152600
Pursuant to New Jersey's Pay Transparency Law, the salary range displayed is for the New Jersey market. The salary for this role will be based on the experience, education, and skill set of the individual for the position. Positions that are non-exempt will be eligible for overtime pay compensable at a rate of one and a half times the hourly rate for any hours worked over 40 in a work week. Benefits are eligibility-based and could include group health plan benefits, 401(K), profit‑sharing contributions, flexible time off, and parental leave. Forvis Mazars reserves the right to make changes to the salary range based on business needs.
NJ Minimum Salary (USD)
$ 99900
NJ Maximum Salary (USD)
$ 166500
Pursuant to Virginia's Equal Pay Law, the salary range displayed is for the Virginia market. The salary for this role will be based on the experience, education, and skill set of the individual for the position. Positions that are non-exempt will be eligible for overtime pay compensable at a rate of one and a half times the hourly rate for any hours worked over 40 in a work week. Benefits are eligibility-based and could include group health plan benefits, 401(K), profit‑sharing contributions, flexible time off, and parental leave. Forvis Mazars reserves the right to make changes to the salary range based on business needs.
VA Minimum Salary ( USD)
$ 74900
VA Maximum Salary (USD)
$ 138800
Pursuant to Vermont Act 155, the salary range displayed is for the Vermont market. The salary for this role will be based on the experience, education, and skill set of the individual for the position. Positions that are non-exempt will be eligible for overtime pay compensable at a rate of one and a half times the hourly rate for any hours worked over 40 in a work week. Benefits are eligibility-based and could include group health plan benefits, 401(K), profit‑sharing contributions, flexible time off, and parental leave. Forvis Mazars reserves the right to make changes to the salary range based on business needs.
VT Minimum Salary (USD)
$ 74900
VT Maximum Salary (USD)
$ 138800
Pursuant to Washington's Equal Pay and Opportunities Act, the salary range displayed is for the Washington market. The salary for this role will be based on the experience, education, and skill set of the individual for the position. Positions that are non-exempt will be eligible for overtime pay compensable at a rate of one and a half times the hourly rate for any hours worked over 40 in a work week. Benefits are eligibility-based and could include group health plan benefits such as medical, dental, vision, tax‑savings plans, 401(K), profit‑sharing contributions, flexible time off, holidays, and parental leave. Forvis Mazars reserves the right to make changes to the salary range based on business needs.
WA Minimum Salary (USD)
$ 83300
WA Maximum Salary (USD)
$ 166500
Close Date: 09/11/2026
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