Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Tax Manager

GHJ • San Jose, CA

116d • $132,500 - $175,000

About The Position

GHJ is looking for a Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Tax Manager. The Manager is a key member of the firm’s vibrant and growing Transaction Advisory Services tax consulting practices. At GHJ, we help our people and clients pursue their passions, build thriving businesses, and create a better future. We believe that collaboration is the foundation for success, and we work as a business advocate for our clients, providing personalized service and building long-term relationships to help position our clients for the future. We are deeply committed to our core values of Bright Minds, Brave Hearts and Bold Actions and incorporate them into every aspect of our business.

Requirements

• Five or more years of tax experience with at least 3 years in M&A tax.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with experience in performing research and providing quality written tax technical advice.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including proven experience liaising with clients.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and use good judgment.

Nice To Haves

• Masters of Science degree in Taxation or a JD/LLM highly preferred.
• CPA or state bar admission is required.
• Minimum of forty hours of continuing education is required each year to maintain and develop technical and business skills, as well as to maintain license requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage/lead M&A tax consulting engagements, including tax due diligence, cross border and domestic tax structuring, cross-border financing, and modeling the tax consequences of various acquisitions and dispositions.
• Perform discrete tax consulting engagements such as Section 382 analysis, gross up analysis, domestic or foreign earnings and profits calculation, basis calculation, purchase price allocation and transaction costs analysis.
• Review and model complex partnership operating agreements and sales agreements.
• Demonstrate proficient technical skills including the application and interpretation of U.S. federal income tax law including Subchapter C corporations, partnerships, consolidated groups, tax efficient structuring and use of debt, and the reorganization provisions of the Internal Revenue Code.
• Prepare written memoranda documenting research and analyzing appropriate outcomes based on application of the facts to tax law.
• Review and assist with tax compliance particularly as related to transactions.
• Proactively assist in the firm’s various initiatives including blogs, articles webinars and others.
• Maintain knowledge of general economic and political trends of possible tax or other legislation that could affect the business climate.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $132,500 – $175,000.
• Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree