State and Local Tax – Mergers & Acquisitions – Manager

PwC

. Lead state and local tax merger and acquisition workstreams for client transactions and restructurings .

Posted 10/12/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $99,000 - $266,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in state and local tax mergers and acquisitions, with a strong focus on multistate tax compliance and legislation. Proven ability to lead teams, manage project planning, and coach staff through complex tax issues while utilizing tax technology for efficient analysis and documentation.

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State And Local Tax Mergers And AcquisitionsMultistate Tax ComplianceProject Planning And BudgetingCoaching And MentoringTax Legislation Advisory

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Hard Skills

Tax AnalysisTransaction Structure ReviewLocal Tax Impact AssessmentTax Filing ReviewTechnical ResearchIssue ResolutionProcess Improvement IdentificationAnalytical Thinking

Soft Skills

Team LeadershipClient AdvisoryCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Digital Tax ToolsTax Technology

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Public AccountantMember Of The Bar

Industry Keywords

Tax ComplianceTax ProvisionsAcquisition ActivityNexus ChangesRefund Opportunities

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead state and local tax merger and acquisition workstreams for client transactions and restructurings
Analyze transaction structures, nexus changes, and local tax impacts to inform planning and implementation
Review multistate and local tax filings, provisions, and compliance positions tied to acquisition activity
Advise clients on tax legislation, local tax requirements, and transaction-driven reporting considerations
Develop project plans, budgets, and timelines for engagements across multiple workstreams
Coach team members through technical research, file review, and issue resolution
Identify exposure areas, refund opportunities, and process improvements through targeted tax reviews
Use digital tooling and tax technology to streamline analysis, documentation, and deliverables
Lead teams, develop staff, manage client service workstreams, review deliverables, identify issues affecting client outcomes, and guide teams through changing tax rules

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least a Bachelor's degree
At least 4 years of experience
At least one of the following: Certified Public Accountant, Member of the Bar or other tax, technology, or finance-specific credentials may qualify for this opportunity
Experience in state and local tax mergers and acquisitions
Knowledge of multistate tax compliance and tax legislation
Advising clients on partnership tax and tax provisions
Managing project planning, budgeting, and delivery timelines
Coaching teams and mentoring staff through complex tax work
Using analytical thinking to identify system interactions and issues
Willingness to travel up to 20%
Must not require, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within PwC's policy

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual discretionary bonus
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401k
Holiday pay
Vacation
Personal and family sick leave