Tax Manager, TAS: M&A Due Diligence & Structuring

CohnReznick; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Paid time off

Parental benefits

Learning & development

Job summary

CohnReznick in Illinois is seeking a Tax Manager to lead transaction advisory tax engagements for middle-market clients, including due diligence, structuring, and post-transaction planning. You will collaborate with TAS leaders to manage buy-side and sell-side projects in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires 4+ years of tax experience, a CPA or equivalent, and strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills, along with project management abilities.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance;
• 4+ years of tax experience in tax preparation and/or review, and/or prior TAS Tax experience;
• CPA, MST, JD, LLM a plus;
• Strong technical knowledge of C corporation, Subchapter S Corporation, and partnership taxation issues;
• Experience with non-income taxes, including sales taxes, employment taxes, property taxes, and escheat/unclaimed property;
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills;
• Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills;
• Strong project management skills with the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously in a team-oriented environment;
• Action-oriented, decisive approach to work required, with the willingness to take a hands-on role to ensure the deliverables are met on time with high quality.

Responsibilities

• Manage buy-side and sell-side tax due diligence engagements for private equity and strategic corporate buyers;
• Identify potential state income and non-income tax exposures in tax due diligence engagements;
• Analyze proposed acquisition, sale, and restructuring transactions;
• Perform quantitative analyses to model and assess the tax consequences of specific transactions;
• Identify value-adding post-transaction planning opportunities and projects; and
• Manage and mentor other TAS Tax staff members.

Skills

Analytical

Communication

Project management

Hands-on

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

CPA / MST / JD / LLM a plus

Job description

CohnReznick in Illinois is seeking a Tax Manager to lead transaction advisory tax engagements for middle-market clients, including due diligence, structuring, and post-transaction planning. You will collaborate with TAS leaders to manage buy-side and sell-side projects in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires 4+ years of tax experience, a CPA or equivalent, and strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills, along with project management abilities.