Tax Senior, Transaction Advisory Services (M&A)

BDO USA; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

BDO USA is hiring a Tax Senior in Transaction Advisory Services (TAS) to support timely delivery of engagements and assist in delivering the national TAS tax strategy. The role focuses on M&A tax, deal structuring, due diligence, post-deal integration, and tax attribute management.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree and 2+ years of experience, with CPA or JD preferred. Strong Excel/Word/PowerPoint skills and ability to travel may be expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• J.D., LL.M. in Taxation, and/or Master’s in Taxation (MST) from an accredited college/university preferred.
• Two (2) or more years of relevant experience.
• CPA License and/or J.D. preferred.
• Strong Excel, Word and PowerPoint skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve on multiple client engagement teams in due diligence and structuring engagements related to transactions.
• Identify and analyze tax risks and opportunities for buyers and sellers on acquisition, disposition, and restructuring.
• Review merger agreements and provide opinion letters.
• Analyze tax computations in financial models and advise on tax data in financial projections.
• Manage risk and financial performance of engagements including budgeting, billing and collection.
• Collaborate with BDO offices worldwide and mentor junior staff.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Tax knowledge

Client management

Communication skills

Analytical ability

Tax strategy

Education

Bachelor’s degree

J.D./LL.M./MST in Taxation

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Description

The Tax Senior, Transaction Advisory Services is an essential team member that will work to ensure engagements are executed timely and that client expectations are met, if not exceeded and support the overall delivery of the national Transaction Advisory Services Tax strategy. The Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Tax group, part of the Transaction Advisory Services (TAS) practice services include deal structuring, due diligence, post-deal integration, tax attribute management, and opinions and ruling requests.

Job Summary

The Tax Senior, Transaction Advisory Services is an essential team member that will work to ensure engagements are executed timely and that client expectations are met, if not exceeded and support the overall delivery of the national Transaction Advisory Services Tax strategy. The Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Tax group, part of the Transaction Advisory Services (TAS) practice services include deal structuring, due diligence, post-deal integration, tax attribute management, and opinions and ruling requests.

Job Duties

• Serves as a member of multiple client engagement teams, participating in due diligence and structuring engagements related to transactions that private equity and strategic corporate entities pursue


• Identifies and analyzes tax risks and opportunities while advising both strategic and private equity buyers and sellers on alternative tax strategies for acquisition, disposition, and restructuring of businesses


• Assists in reviewing and analyzing merger agreements and providing opinion letters


• Reviews, assesses and advises clients regarding the tax computations reflected in their financial models, and assists clients in the quantitative and qualitative analysis of the tax data in their financial projections for the transaction


• Manages risk and financial performance of engagements including budgeting, billing and collection


• Works closely with and manages colleagues from BDO offices around the world


• Develops and mentors subordinates in order to support career satisfaction and progression


• Other duties as required

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Supervises staff on projects and engagements

Education

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Bachelor’s degree required


• J.D., LL.M. in Taxation, and/or Master’s in Taxation (MST) from an accredited college/university preferred

Experience

• Two (2) or more years of relevant experience

License/Certifications

• CPA License and/or J.D. preferred

Software

• Strong Excel, Word and PowerPoint skills preferred

Language

• N/A

Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Excellent tax research skills, including mastery of Checkpoint, CCH and/or Lexis


• Experience managing multiple client engagements and client service teams


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills


• Ability to articulate complex information when providing crucial negotiation insights, etc.


• Strong self-motivation with the ability to work in a dynamic, time-sensitive environment with varying deliverables and changing requirements


• Must be technically competent across multiple US federal, international and state income tax disciplines


• Fundamental working knowledge of all or essentially all non-income based federal, state and foreign tax regimes, including but not limited to indirect, payroll, property and ad valorem taxes


• Understanding of US GAAP, including the accounting for income tax principles


• Experience with tax controversy and procedure


• Ability and willingness to travel, when necessary

Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.

National Range: $80,000 - $140,000

Maryland Range: $80,000 - $140,000

NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $80,000 - $140,000

About Us

At BDO, how we show up matters. We build strong relationships by supporting one another, our clients, and our communities with care, curiosity, and a commitment to helping one another grow and succeed. Here, you’ll find meaningful work, leaders invested in your success, and opportunities to build a career around what matters most to you.

Our purpose is to be the people our clients count on to grow with confidence and achieve what matters most. Our values guide how we bring that purpose to life each day. Together, they shape how we work with one another, serve our clients, and create meaningful impact.

BDO provides assurance, tax, and advisory services to clients across the U.S. and around the world. No matter your role, you’ll be part of a team helping clients navigate complexity and move forward with clarity.

We are proud to be an ESOP company, offering participants a stake in the firm’s success through beneficial ownership and a unique opportunity to enhance their financial well‑being. As a qualified retirement plan, the ESOP is a meaningful addition to our comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits* offerings. It also reinforces an ownership mindset that strengthens our connection to one another, our clients, and the future we’re building together.

Learn more about our benefits: BDO Total Rewards encompass more than traditional benefits.

• Benefits may be subject to eligibility requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

"BDO USA, P.A. is an EO employer M/F/Veteran/Disability"