Manager or Senior Manager, M&A Tax

Cohen & Co•Akron, OH

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About The Position

This role is for a Manager/Senior Manager in the M&A Tax practice who will serve as a trusted advisor to clients navigating complex transactions. The individual will partner directly with private equity firms, closely held businesses, strategic buyers, and corporate leadership teams. Responsibilities include leading sophisticated tax engagements from diligence through integration, driving client relationships, mentoring team members, and contributing to the growth of the M&A Tax practice. This position offers the opportunity to play a significant role in client outcomes, practice development, and team leadership while working on high-impact transactions across diverse industries.

Requirements

Manager: 5–8 years of progressive public accounting experience, including at least 3 years in a dedicated M&A Tax, Transaction Advisory, Transaction Services Tax, or Deals Tax practice.
Senior Manager: 8+ years of progressive public accounting experience, including at least 5 years in a dedicated M&A Tax, Transaction Advisory, Transaction Services Tax, or Deals Tax practice.
Demonstrated experience leading buy-side and/or sell-side tax due diligence engagements.
Experience with transaction structuring, tax modeling, and tax attribute analysis.
Experience advising private equity firms, strategic acquirers, and/or closely held businesses on transaction-related tax matters.
Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent engagements and lead client relationships.
Strong leadership, project management, and team development skills.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present complex tax matters to clients and executive stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

CPA, JD, or advanced tax degree preferred.
Experience in a national or Big 4 Transaction Advisory Services (TAS), Deals, M&A Tax, or Transaction Services Tax practice.
Experience supporting middle-market transactions.
Experience with post-acquisition integration, internal restructurings, and Section 382 studies.
Experience mentoring and developing junior transaction advisory professionals.
Involvement in business development, proposals, or thought leadership within the transactions space.

Responsibilities

Serve as a primary point of contact for clients and provide day-to-day leadership on engagements.
Develop and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor on transaction-related tax matters.
Lead multiple engagements simultaneously while managing scope, timelines, budgets, and client expectations.
Identify opportunities to expand client relationships and collaborate with firm leadership to deliver additional value.
Present findings, recommendations, and transaction-related insights to clients, stakeholders, and engagement teams.
Lead and oversee complex M&A tax engagements, including tax due diligence, transaction structuring, tax attribute analysis, tax modeling, internal restructurings, and post-transaction planning and integration.
Evaluate tax risks and opportunities associated with acquisitions, divestitures, reorganizations, and financing transactions.
Provide technical direction on complex federal, state, and international tax considerations impacting transactions.
Review analyses, workpapers, and deliverables to ensure technical accuracy and high-quality client service.
Stay current on evolving tax legislation and market trends affecting M&A activity.
Lead, coach, and mentor staff and senior-level professionals, fostering technical development and career growth.
Manage engagement teams and allocate resources to meet client and firm objectives.
Provide training and technical guidance on transaction tax matters and industry developments.
Promote a collaborative and high-performance team environment.
Participate in recruiting, interviewing, onboarding, and retention initiatives.
Support practice growth through participation in proposals, networking activities, and business development initiatives.
Collaborate with partners and firm leadership to identify new opportunities and enhance service offerings.
Develop market presence through thought leadership, industry involvement, and relationship-building activities.
Contribute to strategic initiatives that support continued expansion of the M&A Tax practice.
Drive engagement profitability, efficiency, and quality through effective project management.
Identify and implement process improvements and best practices across engagements.
Ensure adherence to firm standards, risk management policies, and quality control procedures.