Transaction Tax Director – M&A Tax

Grant Thornton (US)

. Lead innovative tax planning, consulting, and compliance work on M&A projects for multiple clients .

Posted 10/31/2026full-timeLos Angeles • California • United StatesLead💰 $247,250 - $319,880 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in tax planning, compliance, and consulting for M&A projects, with a strong focus on client satisfaction and effective communication. Proficient in analyzing tax attributes and conducting due diligence while mentoring and developing team members.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Mergers And Acquisitions Tax ServicesTax ComplianceFederal Tax ConsultingCPA Or JD/Active Law LicenseUS GAAP Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Tax PlanningTax Due DiligenceTax AccountingFinancial ModelingCorporate Tax ReturnsPartnership ReturnsConsolidated Federal Tax ReturnsTax Software ProficiencyTax ResearchAnalytical Skills

Soft Skills

Client ServiceCommunication SkillsMentoringTeam DevelopmentRelationship Management

Tools & Technologies

Tax SoftwareSpreadsheet Modeling

Certifications & Qualifications

CPAJD/Active Law License

Industry Keywords

M&A ProjectsTax AuthoritiesTax Efficient AcquisitionsDivestmentsIRC Section 382

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead innovative tax planning, consulting, and compliance work on M&A projects for multiple clients
Manage, develop, train, and mentor Managers, Senior Associates, and Staff on M&A projects
Assess performance for engagement and year-end reviews
Maintain active engagement communication, manage expectations, ensure client satisfaction, meet deadlines, and lead change efforts
Collaborate with Transaction Services colleagues on tax aspects of mergers, acquisitions, and related transactions
Conduct buy-side and sell-side tax due diligence
Advise clients on tax-efficient acquisitions, divestments, and restructurings
Review taxes in financial models and transaction documents
Research tax issues and prepare succinct, deal-driven written communications
Help clients respond to tax authorities and strategize on transaction tax matters
Assist Directors with project development, client pursuits, and priority-account management
Analyze client tax attributes, including tax basis of assets and stock, tax accounting for M&A transaction costs, and corporate earnings and profits
Analyze net operating loss/tax credit carryforward limitations under IRC Section 382
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Accounting
Master's in Taxation/LLM in Taxation strongly preferred
Master's or Ph.D. in Economics, Statistics, Public Policy, Mathematics, Business, Finance, Financial Engineering, Management Science and Engineering, Financial Mathematics, Industrial Engineering or Operations Research also accepted
Minimum eight to twelve years of progressive federal tax consulting and/or compliance experience in public accounting or a combination of corporate and public accounting experience
Five to seven years of qualified Mergers and Acquisitions tax services/due diligence experience
CPA or JD/active law license required
Experience in Corporate, S-Corp. and/or Partnership returns
Proficiency in US GAAP, tax compliance, corporate consolidated returns, consolidated federal tax returns, partnership returns, and combined state tax returns
Excellent analytical, technical, and tax accounting/technology skills
Exceptional client service and communication skills with demonstrated ability to develop and maintain outstanding client relationships
Computer expertise, including tax software, technology, and spreadsheet modeling
Ability to travel as needed

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible work location, weekly schedule, and flex time off options
Hybrid work model with work-life integration options
Personalized and comprehensive benefits
Discretionary annual bonus based on individual and firm performance, subject to plan terms and eligibility
Professional services career path with career-growth opportunities
Reasonable accommodation for qualified applicants with disabilities