Manager (Mergers & Acquisitions State and Local Tax)

TL;DR

Manager (Mergers & Acquisitions State and Local Tax): Advising private equity firms, corporate acquirers, and privately held businesses across the M&A transaction lifecycle with an accent on state and local tax due diligence, transaction structuring, and post-close integration. Focus on solving complex SALT issues in buy-side and sell-side deals, including nexus analyses, taxability studies, and state audit defense.

Location: Atlanta, GA; Chicago, IL; Dallas, TX; Denver, CO; Detroit, MI; Houston, TX; New York; South Florida; Washington, D.C. (Hybrid)

Salary: $117K – $192K

Company

hirify.global partners with companies to navigate changing tax regulations and deliver solutions to mitigate, defend, or optimize tax positions.

What you will do

• Lead buy-side and sell-side state and local tax due diligence for M&A transactions.
• Perform sales and use tax risk assessments, income and franchise tax nexus analyses, and taxability studies.
• Support transaction structuring, pre-sale readiness assessments, and post-acquisition integration.
• Drive voluntary disclosure and remediation projects, including state audit defense and controversy.
• Improve tax processes and optimize compliance for clients across engagements.

Requirements

• CPA, JD, MST, or equivalent professional credential preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive State and Local Tax experience, including meaningful M&A due diligence experience.
• Experience in public accounting, consulting, or a transaction advisory practice.
• Strong technical knowledge across multiple state and local tax disciplines.
• Ability to manage multiple client engagements and deadlines simultaneously, with strong written communication for client-ready reports.
• Ability and desire to travel as needed.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time roles include medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with company match, and PTO.
• Hybrid work model with flexibility “in and out of the office.”
• DELTA values: Drive, Excellence, Leadership, Teamwork, and Accountability.
• Mentorship and an entrepreneurial, client-centric culture.
• Opportunities to participate in internal and external initiatives such as training, recruiting, and firm events.

Hiring process

• Applications for this evergreen opportunity are accepted through Dec 31, 2026.
• Interviews and evaluations based on experience in SALT and M&A due diligence, plus communication and client-management capability.