Tax Advisory - M&A State and Local Tax Manager

Riveron; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 117,000 - 192,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

PTO

Job summary

Riveron seeks an experienced Manager to join our Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) State and Local Tax (SALT) practice. This role advises private equity firms, corporate acquirers, and privately held businesses through all phases of the transaction lifecycle, including due diligence, tax structuring, and post-close integration.

The ideal candidate combines strong SALT expertise with project management skills, client relationship-building, and willingness to travel as needed.

Qualifications

• CPA, JD, MST, or equivalent credential preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in State and Local Tax, including meaningful M&A due diligence experience.
• Experience in public accounting, consulting, or a transaction advisory practice.
• Strong technical knowledge across multiple state and local tax disciplines.
• Experience managing multiple client engagements and deadlines simultaneously.
• Strong written communication skills with experience preparing client-ready reports.
• Ability to manage multiple engagements in a team environment.
• Thrive in an ever-changing, dynamic work environment and readily identify problems and instinctively look for solutions.
• Enjoy participating in internal and external company initiatives such as community service, training, recruiting, and firm events.
• Ability and desire to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Buy-side and sell-side tax due diligence.
• Sales and use tax risk assessments.
• Income and franchise tax nexus analyses.
• Voluntary disclosure and remediation projects.
• Taxability studies.
• Transaction structuring.
• Pre-sale readiness assessments.
• Post-acquisition integration.
• State audit defense and controversy.
• Tax process improvement and compliance optimization.

Skills

CPA/JD/MST or equivalent

5+ years SALT

M&A due diligence

Public accounting/consulting

Written communication

Travel readiness

Education

CPA/JD/MST or equivalent credential

Job description

Riveron collaborates with companies to navigate the constantly shifting tax regulatory landscape, offering comprehensive solutions to mitigate, defend, or optimize tax positions. As a strategic partner, we provide hands-on support, enabling our clients to streamline decision-making processes and achieve favorable tax outcomes.

In an environment of rapid tax regulatory changes at the federal, state, international and local levels, it is crucial to have real-time insights. Our team stays abreast of these changes and their implications for income and indirect taxes, allowing our clients to focus on their day-to-day operations. By taking a proactive and practical approach, we deliver pragmatic solutions to address tax challenges and enhance internal tax functions.

We are seeking an experienced Manager to join our Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) State and Local Tax (SALT) practice. This role focuses on advising private equity firms, corporate acquirers, and privately held businesses through all phases of the transaction lifecycle, including buy-side and sell-side due diligence, tax structuring, transaction planning, and post-close integration. The ideal candidate combines strong technical state and local tax knowledge with project management skills and the ability to build trusted client relationships.

Who You Are

• CPA, JD, MST, or equivalent professional credential preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in State and Local Tax, including meaningful M&A due diligence experience.
• Experience in public accounting, consulting, or a transaction advisory practice.
• Strong technical knowledge across multiple state and local tax disciplines.
• Experience managing multiple client engagements and deadlines simultaneously.
• Strong written communication skills with experience preparing client-ready reports.
• Ability to manage multiple engagements in a team environment.
• Thrive in an ever-changing, dynamic work environment and readily identify problems and instinctively look for solutions.
• Enjoy participating in internal and external company initiatives such as community service, training, recruiting, and firm events.
• Ability and desire to travel as needed.

What You’ll Do

• Buy-side and sell-side tax due diligence
• Sales and use tax risk assessments
• Income and franchise tax nexus analyses
• Voluntary disclosure and remediation projects
• Taxability studies
• Transaction structuring
• Pre-sale readiness assessments
• Post-acquisition integration
• State audit defense and controversy
• Tax process improvement and compliance optimization

Applications for this evergreen opportunity will be accepted through Dec 31, 2026.

About Riveron

At Riveron, we partner with clients—from global multinationals to high-­growth private entities—to solve complex finance challenges, guided by our DELTA values: Drive, Excellence, Leadership, Teamwork, and Accountability. Our entrepreneurial culture thrives on collaboration, diverse perspectives, and delivering exceptional outcomes. We are committed to fostering growth, both for our clients and our people, through mentorship, integrity, and a client‑centric approach. This inclusive environment offers flexibility, progressive benefits, and meaningful opportunities for impactful work that supports well‑being in and out of the office.

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Full time roles are eligible for a full range of benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with company match, and PTO. A complete description of all available benefits can be found at Riveron's Benefits page at https://riveron.com/riveron-life/. Contract roles are not eligible for benefits.

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Compensation Range: $117K - $192K