Tax Strategy Partner, M&A & Transactions

EisnerAmper; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 350,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

EisnerAmper’s National Tax Office seeks a seasoned Partner to lead tax matters and M&A transactions, providing strategic guidance and expert federal tax insights. The role emphasizes client advisory, deal structuring, and cross‑functional collaboration across legal, financial, and operations teams.

The ideal candidate will mentor a tax team, manage complex engagements, and drive innovative, tax‑efficient solutions for clients while upholding EisnerAmper’s commitment to quality and integrity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Advanced degree (e.g., JD, LLM, MBA, or MST).
• 12+ years of tax experience, with a significant focus on M&A transactions.
• In-depth knowledge of U.S. federal tax.
• Proven track record of leading tax structuring for complex transactions.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and project management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to present complex tax concepts to non‑tax professionals.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement tax strategies aligned with business objectives to optimize tax efficiency.
• Provide expert advice on federal income tax issues, including structuring, planning, and risk management.
• Stay abreast of changes in tax laws and regulations and assess their impact on the organization and its clients.
• Collaborate with legal, financial, and operational teams to structure deals and transactions tax‑efficiently.
• Provide strategic guidance on post‑merger integration and restructuring to maximize tax benefits.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, providing strategic tax planning and M&A advice.
• Conduct client meetings and presentations to articulate complex tax concepts clearly and understandably.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, ensuring client satisfaction and identifying opportunities for additional services.
• Lead and mentor a team of tax professionals, guiding them on technical matters and professional development.
• Foster a collaborative and innovative team culture, encouraging knowledge sharing and continuous learning.
• Identify and assess tax risks associated with business activities and transactions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Project management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced degree (e.g., JD, LLM, MBA, or MST)

Job description

EisnerAmper’s National Tax Office seeks a seasoned Partner to lead tax matters and M&A transactions, providing strategic guidance and expert federal tax insights. The role emphasizes client advisory, deal structuring, and cross‑functional collaboration across legal, financial, and operations teams.

The ideal candidate will mentor a tax team, manage complex engagements, and drive innovative, tax‑efficient solutions for clients while upholding EisnerAmper’s commitment to quality and integrity.