State And Local Tax - Merger & Acquisition Senior Associate (Finance)

TL;DR

State and Local Tax - Merger & Acquisition Senior Associate (Finance): Performing tax planning, consulting, and compliance for M&A projects with an accent on buy-side and sell-side tax due diligence. Focus on analyzing tax attributes, managing state tax exposure remediation, and optimizing tax-efficient acquisitions and divestments.

Location: Hybrid; must be based in one of the approved locations: New York, NY; Boston, MA; Charlotte, NC; Chicago, IL; Los Angeles, CA; or Philadelphia, PA (in-person attendance required at least 3 days per week).

Salary: $126,500 – $161,288

Company

A global professional services network providing audit, tax, and advisory services to a diverse range of clients.

What you will do

• Collaborate with Transaction Services and Tax Due Diligence teams to lead M&A engagements.
• Conduct buy-side and sell-side tax due diligence and advise on tax-efficient acquisitions and divestments.
• Manage state tax exposure remediation projects and implement state and local tax internal controls.
• Research complex tax issues and prepare succinct, deal-driven communications for clients and tax authorities.
• Analyze tax attributes, including tax basis of assets/stock and IRC Section 382 carry forward limitations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (preferred) or relevant Transaction Tax experience/law license.
• 2–5 years of progressive state tax consulting or compliance experience in public or corporate accounting.
• 1–3 years of specialized experience in M&A tax services or due diligence.
• Ability to work in a hybrid model (3+ days per week in office or client site) within approved US cities.
• Proficiency in US GAAP, corporate consolidated returns, and partnership returns.
• CPA or JD/active law license is strongly preferred.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible work-life integration options, including flex time off and personalized schedules.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance programs.
• Eligibility for a discretionary annual bonus based on individual and firm performance.
• Strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.
• Access to high-quality tools and resources to support career growth.