Tax Strategy & M&A Planning Manager

Compass Group USA; Yorkmont (NC); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Holiday Time Off

Job summary

Compass Group USA in Charlotte, NC seeks an experienced Income Tax Manager to lead research and planning initiatives within the income tax department. You will handle corporate transactions, tax controversy, and compliance, and collaborate with partners across the business.

The role requires CPA, a Bachelor's in Accounting, 6+ years in corporate tax, and 3+ years of supervisory experience, with M&A due diligence and post‑acquisition integration exposure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required; Master’s Degree preferred.
• CPA certification required.
• 6+ years corporate tax and accounting experience in multi-state environment.
• 3+ years of progressively responsible supervisory experience.
• Experience supporting mergers and acquisitions (M&A), including due diligence, transaction structuring, agreement review, and post-acquisition integration.

Responsibilities

• Perform due diligence, structuring analysis, agreement review, and integration support for mergers and acquisitions and other corporate transactions.
• Conduct proactive tax research and planning to minimize the company’s domestic tax liabilities, including identification, implementation and maintenance of planning strategies.
• Summarize new and proposed legislation and corporate tax developments as they pertain to the company, including quantification of impact to the company and sharing of knowledge with staff to ensure compliance on a timely basis.
• Research and document solutions to specific issues related to tax return positions and business inquiries
• Assist with coordination and resolution of income and franchise tax audits, including completion of information document requests, preparation of position papers and protests of assessed taxes, and participation in dispute resolution conferences or litigation preparation.
• Assist with the company’s income tax provision, including monitoring and quantification of the company’s uncertain tax positions.
• Assist with special projects as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Time management

Organization

Independent thinker

Team player

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Master’s Degree in Accounting or Taxation preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

Job description

Compass Group USA in Charlotte, NC seeks an experienced Income Tax Manager to lead research and planning initiatives within the income tax department. You will handle corporate transactions, tax controversy, and compliance, and collaborate with partners across the business.

The role requires CPA, a Bachelor's in Accounting, 6+ years in corporate tax, and 3+ years of supervisory experience, with M&A due diligence and post‑acquisition integration exposure.