Tax Partnerships M&A: Managing Director - Growth Leader

Forvis Mazars, LLP; Tysons (VA); On-site; USD 260,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Forvis Mazars, LLP in Tysons, Virginia is seeking a Managing Director for Tax Partnerships M&A to lead strategy, growth, and complex partnership tax matters.

You will oversee large engagements, shape cross-filed advisory services, and mentor multi-office teams while driving profitable book of business and market visibility.

The role requires CPA (or JD/LLM in Taxation), 10+ years, and a proven track record in partnership taxation and business development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Taxation, Finance, or a related field.
• Current CPA license, JD and/or LL.M. in Taxation.
• 10+ years of progressive tax experience with significant emphasis on partnership taxation.
• Demonstrated experience serving complex partnership structures, including private equity, real estate, and investment partnerships.
• Proven ability to develop and manage a substantial book of business.
• Experience managing large client engagements and cross-functional teams.
• Strong technical research, writing, presentation, and executive communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and tax technology platforms.

Responsibilities

• Support the national partnership practice strategy, including service development, market growth, and client expansion initiatives.
• Develop and execute growth plans aligned with the firm's strategic objectives.
• Identify emerging partnership tax issues, legislative developments, and planning opportunities that strengthen the firm's market position.
• Collaborate with tax specialty groups to deliver integrated federal, state, international, transaction, and advisory solutions.
• Lead advisor on complex partnership tax matters, including Subchapter K planning, Section 704 allocations, Section 704(c) methodologies, basis and capital account calculations, Section 754 elections, partnership mergers, divisions and restructurings, carried interest, private equity matters, real estate partnership taxation, and transaction planning.
• Provide executive oversight for large and complex client engagements.
• Review technical analyses, memoranda, tax opinions, and client deliverables for accuracy and quality.
• Advise executive management teams and ownership groups on tax-efficient structuring and strategic transactions.
• Ensure compliance with professional standards, firm policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Drive new business through networking, thought leadership, and market visibility.
• Develop and manage a profitable book of business consistent with firm growth expectations.
• Identify cross-selling opportunities across firm service lines.
• Participate in proposal development, client presentations, and strategic pursuits.
• Monitor project timelines, budgets, and client satisfaction.
• Establish best practices, methodologies, and quality-control procedures.
• Leverage technology and process improvements to enhance efficiency and client service.
• Represent the firm through publications, webinars, conferences, and industry events.
• Author technical content and provide internal training to enhance firm-wide expertise.
• Maintain an active presence in professional organizations and industry associations.

Skills

CPA license

JD/LL.M in Taxation

Technical research

Writing

Executive communication

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Taxation, Finance, or a related field

Master's degree in Taxation, Accounting, Law, or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Tax technology platforms

Job description

Forvis Mazars, LLP in Tysons, Virginia is seeking a Managing Director for Tax Partnerships M&A to lead strategy, growth, and complex partnership tax matters.

You will oversee large engagements, shape cross-filed advisory services, and mentor multi-office teams while driving profitable book of business and market visibility.

The role requires CPA (or JD/LLM in Taxation), 10+ years, and a proven track record in partnership taxation and business development.