Strategic M&A Tax Manager

Grant Thornton (US); Melville (NY); Hybrid; USD 173,000 - 216,000; Full time

Job summary

Grant Thornton in New York City is seeking a Transaction Tax Manager to lead tax planning, consulting, and compliance on M&A projects for multiple clients. You'll work with the Transaction Tax team to direct engagements and deliver results with strong resources and support.

From day one, you’ll have access to high-quality tools and guidance to meet client needs and grow in your role. The position combines leadership of seniors and staff with deep tax knowledge and a hybrid work model in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting; CPA or JD/license preferred.
• Six to ten years of federal tax consulting and/or compliance experience.
• Three to five years in M&A tax services or due diligence.
• Experience with corporate, S-Corp, and partnership returns.
• Strong analytical, technical, and tax-technology skills with US GAAP knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor staff on M&A projects and performance reviews.
• Manage client expectations, deadlines, and change initiatives.
• Collaborate with Transaction Tax and Services teams on tax aspects of deals.
• Conduct buy-side/sell-side tax due diligence and advise on tax-efficient structures.
• Research tax issues and prepare concise written communications to clients.
• Assist senior managers with project development and client pursuits.
• Analyze tax attributes around events, including NOL/credit carryforwards.
• Perform detailed IRC Section 382 analyses for private and public clients.
• Carry out additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Tax planning

M&A tax

US GAAP

Tax compliance

Client relationship management

CPA or JD license

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting

Master’s in Taxation / LLM in Taxation

Advanced degrees in related fields

Tools

Tax software

Spreadsheet modeling

Job description

Grant Thornton in New York City is seeking a Transaction Tax Manager to lead tax planning, consulting, and compliance on M&A projects for multiple clients. You'll work with the Transaction Tax team to direct engagements and deliver results with strong resources and support.

From day one, you’ll have access to high-quality tools and guidance to meet client needs and grow in your role. The position combines leadership of seniors and staff with deep tax knowledge and a hybrid work model in