State & Local Tax M&A Leader

PwC; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 99,000 - 266,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC's State and Local Tax - Mergers & Acquisitions - Manager role in Palo Alto leads client engagements on transactional local tax matters, planning, compliance, and position analysis. You will guide teams, review deliverables, and apply practical judgment to complex situations while upholding integrity and quality in delivery.

The role emphasizes coaching staff, developing project plans and budgets, and leveraging tax technology to streamline analysis and reporting for cross-border or

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum 4 years of experience.
• CPA, Bar or other tax/finance credentials may qualify.

Responsibilities

• Lead state and local tax M&A workstreams for transactions and restructurings.
• Analyze transaction structures, nexus changes, and local tax impacts.
• Review multistate and local tax filings, provisions, and compliance for acquisitions.
• Advise clients on tax legislation and transaction-driven reporting.
• Develop project plans, budgets, and timelines across workstreams.
• Coach team members through technical research and issue resolution.
• Identify exposure areas and opportunities for process improvements.
• Utilize tax technology to streamline analysis and deliverables.

Skills

State tax

M&A tax

Leadership

Client service

Tax provisions

Education

Bachelor's degree

CPA or Bar or other credential

Job description

PwC's State and Local Tax - Mergers & Acquisitions - Manager role in Palo Alto leads client engagements on transactional local tax matters, planning, compliance, and position analysis. You will guide teams, review deliverables, and apply practical judgment to complex situations while upholding integrity and quality in delivery.

The role emphasizes coaching staff, developing project plans and budgets, and leveraging tax technology to streamline analysis and reporting for cross-border or