Senior Manager, M&A Tax Advisory

Elliott Davis

. Lead the day-to-day tax due diligence and structuring for buy-side and sell-side M&A transactions across a variety of deal sizes and industries .

Posted 10/5/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in M&A transaction tax due diligence and structuring, with a strong technical background in U.S. federal income tax and experience in managing client relationships and leading engagement teams.

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M&A Transaction TaxTax Due DiligenceTransaction StructuringStep-Up And Basis ModelingLeadership And Mentoring

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Hard Skills

Federal Income TaxState And Local TaxSection 382 AnalysesTransaction StructuringDiligence ReportingTax Attribute ModelingPost-Closing IntegrationAcquisition Structures ReviewBudget ManagementDeadline-Driven Execution

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsCollaborative MindsetDetail-OrientedClient-Service OrientationSolutions-Oriented Mindset

Certifications & Qualifications

CPAJD

Industry Keywords

M&A TransactionsPublic AccountingBig 4Advisory FirmTax RisksEngagement TeamsKnowledge SharingBusiness DevelopmentProposal DevelopmentClient Pitches

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the day-to-day tax due diligence and structuring for buy-side and sell-side M&A transactions across a variety of deal sizes and industries
Act as the primary tax advisor to clients, deal teams, legal counsel, and investment professionals
Scope transactions, identify key tax risks and structuring opportunities, and tailor analyses based on client objectives and transaction profile
Manage timelines, deliverables, and budgets while ensuring high-quality, deadline-driven execution
Identify, analyze, and quantify federal, state, and local tax risks associated with target companies and transaction structures
Perform and review transaction tax structuring analyses, including step-up and basis modeling, Section 382 limitation analyses, tax attribute modeling, and step plan and transaction sequencing analyses
Review acquisition structures, post-closing integration considerations, and exit planning implications
Advise on tax-related purchase agreement provisions, including indemnities, escrows, representations, and tax covenants
Prepare and review diligence reports, structuring memoranda, and executive summaries
Collaborate with FDD and tax subject matter specialists
Lead and mentor engagement teams, providing technical guidance, coaching, and real-time feedback
Review workpapers and analyses for technical accuracy, consistency, and clarity
Develop team members’ diligence and structuring capabilities and reinforce best practices
Support business development efforts, including proposal development, transaction scoping, and client pitches
Contribute to knowledge sharing, training, and ongoing improvement of diligence and structuring methodologies

Requirements

What you’ll need

6–8 years of experience in M&A/transaction tax with public accounting, Big 4, advisory firm, or comparable environment, with meaningful responsibility for both tax due diligence and transaction structuring
Demonstrated experience leading diligence engagements and managing day-to-day client relationships
Strong technical background in U.S. federal income tax; state and local tax experience is a plus
Ability to manage multiple concurrent transactions in a deadline-driven environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain complex tax concepts to non-tax stakeholders
Proven leadership skills and a collaborative, solutions-oriented mindset
Hands-on experience with step-up and basis modeling, Section 382 analyses, transaction and step plan structuring
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university in accounting or finance required
CPA or JD preferred
Detail-oriented with ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
Collaborative mindset with strong client-service orientation
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deal-driven environment
Willingness to learn and take increasing responsibility over time

Benefits

Comp & perks

generous time away and paid firm holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s
flexible work schedules
16 weeks of paid maternity and adoption leave
8 weeks of paid parental leave
4 weeks of paid caregiver leave (once eligible)
first-class health and wellness benefits, including wellness coaching and mental health counseling
one-on-one professional coaching
Leadership and career development programs
access to Beyond: a one-of-a-kind program with experiences that help you expand your life, personally and professionally