Transaction Tax Manager

JCW Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

JCW Group, a well-established private equity firm in New York, seeks a Transaction Tax Manager to join its tax team. You will advise on tax aspects of M&A from diligence through closing and partner with deal teams on high-impact investments.

You will lead due diligence, guide deal structuring, and monitor evolving tax laws to protect and maximize portfolio value. Mentoring juniors and communicating complex concepts clearly are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Taxation, or related field.
• CPA or JD preferred; MST/LLM is a plus.
• 5+ years of transaction tax experience with focus on M&A, ideally at a Big Four firm.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; able to explain tax concepts to non-tax audiences.

Responsibilities

• Analyze transaction-related tax exposures across acquisitions, dispositions, and restructurings.
• Lead tax due diligence and advise on deal structuring to optimize value.
• Partner with deal, legal, and finance teams to ensure tax compliance and strategic alignment.
• Prepare tax memos and reports for senior stakeholders.
• Track legislative and regulatory developments affecting transaction tax strategy.
• Mentor and develop junior team members.

Skills

Tax analytics

M&A knowledge

Communication

Project management

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Taxation

CPA or JD preferred

MST/LLM in Taxation a plus

Job description

A well-established private equity firm is seeking a Transaction Tax Manager to join its New York team. This role sits at the center of the firm's deal activity, advising on the tax aspects of M&A transactions from diligence through closing. It's an opportunity to move from advisory work into an in-house seat, working directly with deal teams on high-impact investments.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze transaction-related tax exposures, identifying risks and value-creation opportunities across acquisitions, dispositions, and restructurings.
• Lead tax due diligence and advise on deal structuring to optimize transaction value.
• Partner with deal, legal, and finance teams to ensure tax compliance and strategic alignment throughout the M&A lifecycle.
• Prepare clear, well-reasoned tax memos and reports that present key findings and recommendations to senior stakeholders.
• Track legislative and regulatory developments affecting transaction tax strategy and assess their impact on the portfolio.
• Mentor and develop junior team members.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Taxation, or a related field; CPA or JD preferred.
• Advanced degree in Taxation (MST or LLM) is a plus.
• 5+ years of transaction tax experience with a focus on M&A, ideally gained at a Big Four firm.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with close attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex tax concepts to non-tax audiences.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.