M&A Tax Advisory Leader

Riveron•Chicago, IL

About The Position

Riveron partners with companies and investors to navigate the complexities of mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and other transformative transactions. Our M&A Tax practice helps clients evaluate risks, structure deals efficiently, and capture value across the deal lifecycle. As a strategic partner, we provide hands-on support through every stage of a transaction, from diligence and structuring through integration and exit. We focus on practical, commercially driven solutions that mitigate risk, optimize outcomes, and support our clients’ growth strategies. Our M&A Tax services include buy-side and sell-side due diligence, domestic and cross-border structuring, modeling of tax attributes, integration planning, bankruptcy and distressed transactions, and other deal-related advisory. With deep technical knowledge and transactional experience, our team delivers tailored guidance for private equity sponsors, portfolio companies, and corporate clients.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field; a master’s in taxation, JD/LLM, or CPA license strongly preferred.
15+ years of progressive tax experience with a strong focus on M&A/transactions tax.
Background in transaction tax at Big 4, national advisory, or boutique transactions tax practice.
Extensive experience advising on buy-side and sell-side transactions, including domestic and cross-border deals.
Deep relationships with private equity firms and corporate executives, with proven ability to originate and grow client engagements.
Strong external market credibility, evidenced by client relationships, industry presence, and a demonstrable book of business.
Demonstrated track record of managing and mentoring senior professionals.
Recognized as a thought leader or subject matter expert in transaction tax and deal structuring.

Responsibilities

Lead the firm’s M&A Tax function, guiding strategy, execution, and growth.
Advise private equity firms and corporate clients on tax implications of acquisitions, divestitures, reorganizations, and joint ventures.
Oversee and lead due diligence, identifying and quantifying key tax exposures and communicating findings clearly to client executives and deal teams.
Design and implement tax-efficient structures for complex domestic and cross-border transactions.
Collaborate with Riveron’s Transaction Services, Tax, Accounting Advisory, Restructuring, and Business Transformation teams to deliver integrated, cross-functional solutions.
Drive revenue growth by cultivating client relationships, originating opportunities, and expanding Riveron’s brand in the transaction tax space.
Lead and mentor a team of MDs and senior professionals, ensuring strong execution, team development, and succession planning.
Represent Riveron externally as a thought leader in M&A tax and deal advisory.