Tax Manager – Mergers & Acquisitions

Bennett Thrasher•Atlanta, GA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

At Bennett Thrasher, we offer the expertise and opportunities of a large accounting firm, while providing a commitment to culture, a family-like work atmosphere, and work/life balance. Due to growth, Bennett Thrasher is looking for a Mergers & Acquisitions Tax Manager that will work directly with our tax and transaction advisory services partners. You will manage a variety of projects related to buy-side and sell-side transactions for clients and share responsibility with partners for management of engagements and client communications.

Requirements

Undergraduate degree required, Master’s preferred
CPA or JD required
3+ years of M&A tax experience
Advanced knowledge of Federal and State income tax laws and principles of individual and taxation is required
Strong skills in tax research and writing preferred
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong commitment to professional and client service excellence
Proven time management, organizational and prioritization skills
Ability to effectively manage multiple engagements simultaneously

Responsibilities

Applies and interprets U.S. federal income tax law as it relates to tax due diligence exercises
Manages project workflow from beginning to end
Recognizes potential issues early in the engagement and communicates them to the engagement partner and team
Demonstrates expert knowledge and understanding of analytical tools and technical issues
Reviews and advises on technical research memorandum
Applies relevant law to particular clients and circumstances, including IRC Section 382 studies, IRC Section 280G analyses, IRC Section 1202 analyses
Develops effective working relationships with clients and firm associates
Thinks strategically about client needs by understanding their business and key risks
Maintains client relationships through effective and professional communication; proactively asks for feedback on improvements in order to maximize client satisfaction
Promotes additional services to client when appropriate
Stays abreast of current economic and business events
Builds and maintains positive relationships across the firm. Work with other client service teams in tax department to assist clients before, during, and after transactions.
Delegates responsibility providing proper instructions, monitoring and coaching
Helps facilitate and conduct training for lower level associates
Manages projects by scheduling associates, tracking completion, and managing the budget
Maintains open communication with team regarding the progress of completion on projects
Participates actively in training and developmental opportunities, both as an attendee and as a facilitator
Manages client billing and client inquiries
Represents the goals of the firm of the firm on a consistent basis internally and externally
Networks to advocate Bennett Thrasher and help identify new business opportunities