Tax Manager, Mergers & Acquisitions

Aprio•Atlanta, GA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Join Aprio's Specialty Tax team and you will help clients maximize their opportunities. Aprio Advisory Group, LLC is a progressive, fast-growing firm looking for a Tax Manager to join their dynamic team. This role is part of a hybrid work model that requires US Tax professionals to co-locate in person 2-3 days per week. The role also requires the ability to travel up to 25%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and Master’s in Taxation; JD/LLM preferred
CPA or Bar admission required
5+ years of relevant experience in M&A tax with a public accounting firm, law firm, or corporate tax department
2+ years of experience as Manager or equivalent in M&A tax
Strong experience in due diligence, structuring, and integration from a tax perspective.
In-depth knowledge of U.S. federal income taxation of corporations and partnerships, Subchapter C, Subchapter K, Section 382, Section 338, and Section 1202
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Ability to lead projects and collaborate with cross-functional teams
Proven leadership and people development capabilities

Responsibilities

Lead and manage M&A tax engagements including buy side tax due diligence, deal structuring, sell side engagements (including tax gross up calculations), and post-transaction support
Advise clients or internal stakeholders on tax implications of mergers, acquisitions, dispositions, joint ventures, restructurings, and related transactions
Perform technical research and analysis on a wide range of M&A tax issues including Section 382, consolidated returns, partnership/LLC matters, and Section 1202
Review and assess financial and tax data to identify risks, exposures, and opportunities during due diligence processes
Collaborate with corporate development, legal, finance, and external advisors throughout the deal process
Supervise, coach, and mentor junior team members; foster technical and professional development
Prepare or review technical memos and client deliverables summarizing key tax issues and recommendations
Stay current on tax regulations and legislative changes that impact M&A strategies and structures
Support the development of tools, templates, and best practices to drive process improvement and consistency across M&A engagements

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance on the first day of employment
Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account
401k with Profit Sharing
9+ holidays and discretionary time off structure
Parental Leave – coverage for both primary and secondary caregivers
Tuition Assistance Program and CPA support program with cash incentive upon completion
Discretionary incentive compensation based on firm, group and individual performance
Incentive compensation related to origination of new client sales
Top rated wellness program
Flexible working environment including remote and hybrid options