Senior Manager, Transaction Advisory - M&A Tax

Overview

This role supports the Transaction Advisory practice, focused on federal tax due diligence and advising clients on federal tax opportunities and risk in connection with mergers and acquisitions (M&A).

Responsibilities include leading engagements, directing tax due diligence analysis, and producing executive-level insights that influence deal decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic consulting engagements for clients to enhance federal tax opportunities and manage federal tax risk related to mergers and acquisitions, including post-acquisition actions.
• Oversee federal tax due diligence by directing analysis of tax returns, financial statements, and management interviews to identify potential liabilities and planning opportunities.
• Prepare and present detailed reports that synthesize tax due diligence findings and tax structuring implications, supporting key deal decisions.
• Evaluate and advise on critical deal elements, including purchase price, deal structure, or deal termination.
• Serve as a primary liaison with C-suite executives, investment bankers, private equity firms, legal counsel, and other stakeholders to facilitate communication and strategic alignment.
• Manage multiple high-impact engagements across diverse industries and deal sizes, ensuring timely execution, quality assurance, and client satisfaction.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration by partnering with internal and external teams to deliver value-added solutions that support long-term growth.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field from an accredited college/university or JD.
• Minimum of seven (7) plus years of experience in corporate or partnership tax, including five (5) years in M&A transaction tax from a large public accounting or consulting firm.
• Strong current knowledge of U.S. federal income tax, mergers, and acquisitions, and transaction services.
• Recent experience with corporate and pass-through tax concepts.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, primarily Excel and PowerPoint.

Preferred Qualifications

• JD or master’s degree in taxation.
• CPA license or admission to state bar.
• Current knowledge of state and local tax.
• Extensive analytical and project management skills, including the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with corporate and flow-through concepts.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to develop relationships with team members and external clients.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, primarily Excel and PowerPoint.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary range varies by location. Total compensation and benefits consist of salary, group health plan benefits, 401(K), profit-sharing contributions, flexible time off, and parental leave. The employer reserves the right to make changes to the salary range based on business needs.

Colorado Salary Range (USD)

• Minimum: $135,700
• Maximum: $310,100

New York City Salary Range (USD)

• Minimum: $162,900
• Maximum: $338,300

California Salary Range (USD)

• Minimum: $149,300
• Maximum: $338,300

Maryland Salary Range (USD)

• Minimum: $135700
• Maximum: $310100

Massachusetts Salary Range (USD)

• Minimum: $149300
• Maximum: $310100

Illinois Salary Range (USD)

• Minimum: $135700
• Maximum: $310100

New Jersey Salary Range (USD)

• Minimum: $162900
• Maximum: $338300

Virginia Salary Range (USD)

• Minimum: $122100
• Maximum: $281900

Vermont Salary Range (USD)

• Minimum: $122100
• Maximum: $281900

Washington Salary Range (USD)

• Minimum: $135700
• Maximum: $338300

Location

United States (salary ranges provided for Colorado, New York City, California, Maryland, Massachusetts, Illinois, New Jersey, Virginia, Vermont, and Washington).

Application Deadline

• Close Date: 11/19/2026