Senior Manager, M&A Tax

DRiV; Skokie (IL); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

DRiV, a leading aftermarket brand group, seeks a senior tax professional to optimize tax position for mergers and acquisitions. You will report to the Global Head of Tax and work from Skokie or Southfield on a hybrid schedule.

You will advise on US international tax, transfer pricing, and tax diligence for deals, collaborating with legal, finance and corporate development.

Qualifications

• 10+ years tax experience in public accounting or in a highly complex multinational environment.
• Expertise in federal, international and state tax.
• Detailed technical comprehension of tax law and accounting principles.
• Strong communication and financial analysis skills to convey tax impacts to non-tax stakeholders.
• Ability to integrate strategic business objectives with overall tax strategies.
• Strong training and people development skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee technical review of foreign inclusions, APB 23, Pillar II, and foreign tax credits.
• Supervise international tax forms for US returns (e.g., 5471, 5472, 8858, 8865, 1118, 8990, 8992, 8993).
• Coordinate tax due diligence for potential M&A, evaluating compliance and transfer pricing.
• Provide strategic tax advice for structuring M&A to improve tax efficiency.
• Collaborate with legal, finance, and corporate development to design tax-efficient structures.
• Review and negotiate tax terms in M&A documents (purchase agreements, indemnities, reps).
• Coordinate seamless tax integration of acquired companies.
• Prepare transfer pricing documentation and advise on network fees and policies.
• Monitor tax law changes and assess impact on DRiV.

Skills

Tax knowledge

Advanced communication

Financial analysis

Tax planning

Strategic thinking

Team development

Stakeholder management

Education

CPA

Masters of Taxation (preferred)

Job description

DRiV, Tenneco’s Aftermarket business group, is a global leader with top-three market share positions across most of our product categories.

As a premier “House of Brands,” DRiV represents more than 30 of the world’s most trusted aftermarket names, including Monroe®, MOOG®, Wagner®, Walker®, Fel‑Pro®, Champion®, Ferodo®, Payen®, and others, many with more than 100 years of heritage.

Our scaled and differentiated capabilities allow regional business lines to serve customers with precision while leveraging global manufacturing, engineering, and distribution strength. Approximately 75% of our revenue is positioned as a #1 brand within its product category.

Across shocks & struts, steering & suspension, braking, sealing, engine, emissions, and ignition systems, DRiV delivers quality, performance, and value that customers rely on worldwide.

At DRiV, we win through execution, innovation, and the power of our brands.

Position Summary

In this role, you will be accountable for optimizing the company's tax position in relation to mergers and acquisitions. You will report directly to our Global Head of Tax and you will work out of our Skokie or Southfield location on a hybrid work schedule.

In this role, you will impact the company's financial success by providing expert tax advice and guidance on M&A transactions, US international tax issues, and transfer pricing. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to identify tax risks and opportunities, develop tax-efficient structures, and ensure compliance with applicable tax laws. Your expertise in M&A / International Tax will be crucial in navigating the complexities of tax implications in mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with the Global Head of Tax to oversee and perform the technical review of the foreign inclusions, APB 23, Pillar II, and foreign tax credit for the quarterly / year end provisions
• Partner with the Director of Tax Reporting and Audits to supervise the completion of the international tax forms for the US consolidated tax returns, including the Forms 5471, 5472, 8858, 8865, 1118, 8990, 8992, 8993, 8993, and election / disclosure statements
• Facilitate and coordinate tax due diligence processes for potential M&A transactions, evaluating tax compliance, business models and transfer pricing, tax exposures, and value creation opportunities
• Provide strategic tax advice and support in structuring M&A transactions to achieve optimal tax efficiency and mitigate tax risks
• Collaborate with legal, financial, and corporate development teams to develop and implement tax-efficient transaction structures aligned with business objectives
• Review and negotiate tax-related terms in M&A transaction documents, including purchase agreements, tax indemnification provisions, and representations and warranties
• Partner with teams to facilitate the seamless integration of acquired companies from a tax perspective
• Facilitate the timely preparation of transfer pricing documentation, advising on the preparation of the network fees, and advising on internal policies
• Monitor changes in tax laws and regulations affecting DriV’s profile and advise on potential impact

Education

• CPA
• Masters of Taxation degree preferred but not required

Qualifications

• 10+ years tax experience in public accounting or in a highly complex multinational environment required.
• Expertise in federal, international and state tax is required.
• Must possess a detailed technical comprehension of tax law in addition to accounting, business and economic principles and procedures within a complex multinational legal structure
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) and financial analysis skills required to convey the tax impacts of complex technical issues to nontax stakeholders.
• The ability to integrate strategic business objectives with overall tax strategies.
• Strong training and people development skills.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to successfully communicate with all levels of the organization