Tax Manager, Mergers and Acquisitions

KPMG LLP; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

KPMG LLP in Houston seeks a Manager to join our Mergers & Acquisitions practice, focusing on corporate tax services, planning, research, and due diligence. You will work within a multidisciplinary team delivering tax structuring and findings to clients.

The role requires strong knowledge of federal tax, M&A matters, and the ability to manage multiple engagements while mentoring staff, with opportunities to contribute to cross‑functional tax projects and client service excellence.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of recent experience in federal tax and/or mergers and acquisitions.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university.
• Licensed CPA, EA or JD/LLM; must obtain one of the approved designations within one year if not possessed.
• Knowledge of a broad range of corporate tax matters in various industries.
• Ability to handle multiple engagements and client service teams.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on a full spectrum of corporate tax services including planning, research, and other mergers and acquisitions activities
• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team that focuses on delivering due diligence and tax structuring services, and communicates findings and opportunities to clients
• Collaborate with and assist other senior members of the M&A Tax practice with various technical tax issues dealing with consolidated returns, S Corps, partnerships, LLCs, and LLPs
• Assist clients with current issues which may include bankruptcy emergence planning, out of court workouts, debt restructurings, tax basis, earning and profits, and section 382 studies
• Develop, motivate, and train staff-level team members

Skills

Research skills

Writing skills

Client service

Engagement management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

CPA/EA/JD/LLM credential

Job description

KPMG is currently seeking a Manager to join our Mergers & Acquisitions practice.

Responsibilities:

• Advise clients on a full spectrum of corporate tax services including planning, research, and other mergers and acquisitions activities
• Work as a part of a multi-disciplinary team that focuses on delivering due diligence and tax structuring services, and communicates findings and opportunities to clients
• Collaborate with and assist other senior members of the M&A Tax practice with various technical tax issues dealing with consolidated returns, S Corps, partnerships, LLCs, and LLPs
• Assist clients with current issues which may include bankruptcy emergence planning, out of court workouts, debt restructurings, tax basis, earning and profits, and section 382 studies
• Develop, motivate, and train staff-level team members

Qualifications:

• Minimum five years of recent experience in federal tax and/or mergers and acquisition in a public accounting firm, corporate tax department, or law firm
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university
• Licensed CPA, EA or JD/LLM, in addition to others on KPMG’s approved credential listing; any individual who does not possess at least one of the approved designations/credentials when their employment commences, has one year from their date of hire to obtain at least one of the approved designations/credentials; should you like to see the complete list of currently approved designations/credentials for the hiring practice/service line, your recruiter can provide you with that list
• Knowledge of a broad range of corporate tax matters in various industries
• Ability to handle multiple engagements and client service teams
• Excellent research and writing skills