Tax Consultant II, Mergers & Acquisitions

Deloitte•San Francisco, CA

91d•$101,250 - $168,750•Hybrid

About The Position

This role is for a Tax Consultant II on the M&A team, responsible for supporting corporate and private equity buyers on tax due diligence for buy-side and sell-side transactions. The position involves analyzing transaction structures, modeling tax implications, preparing due diligence reports, conducting research on technical tax issues, and collaborating with client stakeholders and cross-functional teams to identify tax risks and opportunities. The team provides advisory services for mergers, acquisitions, carve-outs, investment and financing structures, disposition alternatives, and post-transaction activities, working with clients across various corporate functions.

Requirements

Ability to perform job responsibilities within a hybrid work model that requires US Tax professionals to co-locate in person 2–3 days per week
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Juris Doctor (JD), or Master of Laws (LLM)
2+ years of corporate tax experience with a Big 4 organization, law firm, or multinational company tax department
Ability to travel 25%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve.
Limited immigration sponsorship may be available.
Licensed CPA in state of practice/primary office if eligible to sit for the CPA
Licensed Attorney
Enrolled Agent

Nice To Haves

Master of Business Administration (MBA) or Master of Science (MS) in Accounting or Tax
Experience in tax consulting and tax compliance
Experience preparing written deliverables and presentations for senior stakeholders
Experience leading project tasks or coordinating workstreams
Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a team
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Meticulous attention to detail and quality of work product
Ability to build and sustain professional relationships
Ability to lead projects or workstreams
Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor
Ability to meet deadlines
Ability to provide clear guidance to others

Responsibilities

Support corporate and private equity buyers on tax due diligence for buy-side and sell-side transactions
Analyze transaction structures and model tax implications for acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, and other strategic transactions
Prepare due diligence reports and summarize findings, risks, and recommendations for C-suite and other executive stakeholders
Conduct research on technical tax issues and apply findings to transaction planning and structuring
Collaborate with client stakeholders and cross-functional teams to identify tax risks, evaluate opportunities, and support transaction execution