Tax Consultant II, Mergers & Acquisitions

Deloitte France; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 101,000 - 169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual incentive program

Job summary

Deloitte Tax LLP's M&A team seeks a Tax Consultant II to support tax due diligence for buy-side and sell-side transactions. You will analyze structures, prepare reports for executives, and research tax issues to guide transaction planning and execution.

The role emphasizes collaboration across finance, tax, HR, operations, IT, and risk management, with a hybrid in‑person schedule 2–3 days weekly and travel around 25% as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, JD or LLM.
• 2+ years of corporate tax experience with a Big 4, law firm, or multinational company tax department.
• Hybrid work model requiring co-location 2-3 days per week.
• Travel approximately 25% depending on clients and work.
• Licensing: CPA or Attorney or Enrolled Agent, or in process.

Responsibilities

• Support corporate and private equity buyers on tax due diligence for buy-side and sell-side transactions.
• Analyze transaction structures and model tax implications for acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, and other strategic transactions.
• Prepare due diligence reports and summarize findings, risks, and recommendations for C-suite and other executives.
• Conduct research on technical tax issues and apply findings to transaction planning and structuring.
• Collaborate with client stakeholders and cross-functional teams to identify tax risks and support transaction execution.

Skills

Independent work

Communication

Attention to detail

Relationship building

Project leadership

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Deadline driven

Guidance to others

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting

Juris Doctor (JD) / LLM

Job description

Are you someone who gets excited over terms such as M&A, Transactions, Divestitures, Joint Ventures, Bankruptcy Planning and Emergence? Do you also enjoy leading projects, developing people and leading teams? If you answered yes, then this the right job for you.

Work you'll do

As a Tax Consultant II on the M&A team, you will be responsible for:

• Support corporate and private equity buyers on tax due diligence for buy-side and sell-side transactions

• Analyze transaction structures and model tax implications for acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, and other strategic transactions

• Prepare due diligence reports and summarize findings, risks, and recommendations for C-suite and other executive stakeholders

• Conduct research on technical tax issues and apply findings to transaction planning and structuring

• Collaborate with client stakeholders and cross-functional teams to identify tax risks, evaluate opportunities, and support transaction execution

  A successful candidate would possess these skills:

• Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a team

• Effective written and verbal communication skills

• Meticulous attention to detail and quality of work product

• Ability to build and sustain professional relationships

• Ability to lead projects or workstreams

• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced and dynamic environment

• Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor

• Ability to meet deadlines

• Ability to provide clear guidance to others

  The team

Deloitte Tax LLP, Merger & Acquisition (M&A) professionals provide corporate and private equity buyers with a broad continuum of advisory services to support mergers, acquisitions, carve-outs, investment and financing structures, disposition alternatives and post‑transaction activities. Working with clients before, during and after the transaction, tax professionals work with clients across corporate functions such as finance, tax, treasury, human resources, operations, information technology and risk management to analyze and evaluate tax risks and opportunities related to acquisitions, divestitures, reorganizations, and other transactions, and help meet each organization’s global goals, strategies and business objectives.

Qualifications

Required:

• Ability to perform job responsibilities within a hybrid work model that requires US Tax professionals to co‑locate in person 2‑3 days per week

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Juris Doctor (JD), or Master of Laws (LLM)

• 2+ years of corporate tax experience with a Big 4 organization, law firm, or multinational company tax department

• Ability to travel 25%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve.

• Limited immigration sponsorship may be available.

• One of the following Accreditations obtained, or in process, or willing/able to obtain:

• Licensed CPA in state of practice/primary office if eligible to sit for the CPA

• If not CPA eligible:

• Licensed Attorney

• Enrolled Agent

  Preferred:

• Master of Business Administration (MBA) or Master of Science (MS) in Accounting or Tax

• Experience in tax consulting and tax compliance

• Experience preparing written deliverables and presentations for senior stakeholders

• Experience leading project tasks or coordinating workstreams

• The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Deloitte, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $101,250 to $168,750.

You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.