Transaction Tax Manager – M&A Tax

Grant Thornton (US)

. Manage, develop, train, and mentor Senior Associates, Staff, and Interns on M&A projects .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $172,500 - $215,625 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Mergers and Acquisitions tax services, including due diligence and tax-efficient strategies, while maintaining strong client relationships and delivering exceptional service. Proficient in tax compliance and accounting, with a solid foundation in federal tax consulting and a focus on team development and performance management.

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Mergers And Acquisitions Tax ServicesTax Due DiligenceFederal Tax ConsultingCPA Or JD/Active Law LicenseClient Relationship Management

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Hard Skills

Tax ComplianceTax AccountingUS GAAPCorporate Consolidated ReturnsPartnership ReturnsFinancial ModelingTax Software ProficiencyTax ResearchTax Efficient AcquisitionsTax Attributes Analysis

Soft Skills

Client ServiceCommunicationTeam DevelopmentAnalytical SkillsMentoring

Tools & Technologies

Tax SoftwareSpreadsheet Modeling

Certifications & Qualifications

CPAJD/Active Law License

Industry Keywords

Mergers And AcquisitionsTax AuthoritiesCorporate TaxS-CorpPartnership TaxationIRC Section 382Tax Credit CarryforwardPublic AccountingCorporate EarningsClient Pursuit Initiatives

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage, develop, train, and mentor Senior Associates, Staff, and Interns on M&A projects
Assess team 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 concise, deal-driven written communications
Help clients respond to tax authorities and strategize on transaction tax matters
Assist Senior Managers with project development, client pursuit initiatives, and priority account management
Analyze 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 and tax credit carryforward limitations under IRC Section 382

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Accounting
Master's in Taxation/LLM in Taxation strongly preferred
Also accepted: 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
Minimum six to ten years of progressive federal tax consulting and/or compliance experience in public accounting or a combination of corporate and public accounting experience
Three to five 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
Work-life integration options
Personalized and comprehensive benefits
Discretionary annual bonus based on individual and firm performance, subject to plan terms, conditions, and eligibility criteria
In-person attendance at least three days per week at a GT office or client site under the hybrid work model