Tax Director, National Office (M&A)

Armanino•Chicago, IL

About The Position

At Armanino, you determine your career path. This means it's possible to pursue challenges you are passionate about, in industries you care about. Armanino is proud to be Among the top 20 Largest Accounting and Consulting Firms in the Nation and one of the Best Places to Work. We have a community of resources that are ready and willing to support your ideas, build your skills and expand your professional network. We want you to integrate all aspects of your life with your career. At Armanino, we know you don’t check-out of life when you check-in at work. That’s why we’ve created a unique work environment where your passions, work, and family & friends can overlap. We want to help you achieve growth by giving you access to a network of smart and supportive people, willing to listen to your ideas.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Tax, Finance or related discipline
CPA or equivalent credential
Minimum of 10 years of experience within public accounting, with 3 years minimum specifically in M&A tax and a minimum of 7 years of experience in a managerial role

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree in Accounting or Taxation ; JD/LLM

Responsibilities

Lead tax due diligence, acquisition/disposition structuring, and modeling for buy-side and sell-side transactions.
Lead and prepare due diligence reports, structuring decks, and coordinate with internal Armanino team and foreign offices for domestic/ cross-border transactions.
Lead complex tax research initiatives, draft technical memorandums, and contribute to tax-planning strategies.
Support proposals and business development, including the development of marketing technical materials.
Write and co-author technical articles for publication.