State & Local Tax Transactions Consultant - Due Diligence

FTI Consulting; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 78,000 - 163,000; Full time

Job summary

FTI Consulting, a leading global expert firm, seeks a Senior Consultant in State & Local Transactions Tax to join our Tax Services team in Chicago. You will perform due diligence, analyze tax exposures, and prepare clear reports for buy-side and sell-side engagements.

The role offers visibility across industries, opportunities to lead workstreams, and development within a collaborative, diverse culture. Travel to client sites may be required; MS/JD/CPA credentials are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or related field required.
• 3+ years of post‑graduate professional experience.
• Authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis; visa sponsorship not provided.
• MS/JD/CPA credentials preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review state and local tax returns and related documents for buy‑side and sell‑side due diligence.
• Assess state and local tax exposures, risks and opportunities in M&A contexts.
• Prepare clear, well‑organized analyses and workpapers; draft reports.

Skills

State & Local Tax

Due Diligence

Tax Research

Excel

Financial Analysis

Communication

Project Management

Writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or related

MS, JD, and/or CPA

Tools

Excel

Job description

Who We Are

FTI Consulting is the leading global expert firm for organizations facing crisis and transformation. We work with many of the world’s top multinational corporations, law firms, banks and private equity firms on their most important issues to deliver impact that makes a difference. From resolving disputes, navigating crises, managing risk and optimizing performance, our teams respond rapidly to dynamic and complex situations.

Who We Are

FTI Consulting is the leading global expert firm for organizations facing crisis and transformation. We work with many of the world’s top multinational corporations, law firms, banks and private equity firms on their most important issues to deliver impact that makes a difference. From resolving disputes, navigating crises, managing risk and optimizing performance, our teams respond rapidly to dynamic and complex situations.

At FTI Consulting, you’ll work side-by side with leaders who have shaped history, helping solve the biggest challenges making headlines today. From day one, you’ll be an integral part of a focused team where you can make a real impact. You’ll be surrounded by an open, collaborative culture that embraces diversity, recognition, professional development and, most importantly, you.

Are you ready to make your impact?

About the Role

In FTI Consulting’s Corporate Finance & Restructuring organization, we focus on our clients’ strategic, operational, financial and capital needs by addressing the full spectrum of financial and transactional opportunities faced by corporations, boards, private equity sponsors, creditor constituencies and other stakeholders.

With teams based in North America and the United Kingdom, our Tax Services team is situated to advise domestic and multinational businesses on a variety of tax matters ranging from tax transaction support to best practice process implementation and structuring. FTI Consulting provides client-centric tax advisory services focused on mitigating tax risk and minimizing cost.

Our senior management team members are leaders in their field, qualified in accounting, tax, law and real estate surveying. Our team also includes valuations and technology experts and economists.

What You’ll Do

As a Senior Consultant on the State & Local Transactions Tax team within our Tax Services practice, you will work closely with the team to deliver excellent client service across due diligence and broader state and local tax advisory engagements. This Senior Consultant will leverage technical tax experience to:

• Review state and local tax returns and workpapers (including income/franchise, sales and use, gross receipts, and property tax returns), financial information, and related deal documents as part of buy-side and sell-side tax due diligence engagements
• Assess and analyze state and local tax exposures, risks, and opportunities relating to mergers and acquisitions
• Prepare clear, well-organized and supportable analyses and workpapers
• Draft written reports/communications summarizing the results of tax due diligence, including recommendations for next steps
• Support post-closing recommendations and next-step planning based on documents reviewed and due diligence findings
• Participate in due diligence calls with clients and targets
• Support state and local tax advisory projects outside of due diligence, including taxability and nexus studies
• Support assigned workstreams with attention to deadlines, quality, and proactive communication of status and key issues
  
  

How You’ll Grow

This is an excellent opportunity to enhance and expand your background across state and local tax due diligence and advisory work, engagement management, and project delivery, while also gaining valuable management and developmental experience. You will have the opportunity to partner with our internal teams and diverse clients across various industries and continue to grow in new and complex functional areas and technologies.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or related
• 3+ years of post-graduate combined professional experience
• Ability to travel to clients and FTI office(s)
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; the employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• MS, JD, and/or CPA
• 3+ years of state and local tax experience in a national public accounting firm, law firm, or corporate tax department of a multinational company
• Demonstrated knowledge of state and local tax laws and compliance requirements across multiple tax types relevant to multistate businesses, including income/franchise, sales and use, and property tax filings
• Experience with tax due diligence
• Experience with tax research and the ability to analyze and apply rules in a broad range of state and local tax areas and issues
• Detail-oriented with strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in Excel, including the ability to build clear and well-organized workpapers
• Strong writing and communication skills
• Ability to manage competing deadlines across multiple concurrent engagements in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational skills, self-motivation, and initiative
  
  

FTI Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Compensation

Minimum Pay: $78,500

Maximum Pay: $163,000

Compensation Disclosure: The compensation range reflects potential base salary for the role. Actual compensation is determined based on a wide array of relevant factors including market considerations, business needs, and an individual’s location, skills, level of experience, and qualifications.