Tax Partner - M&A

RSM US LLP • Los Angeles, CA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

RSM US LLP is seeking a strong Tax Leader with an entrepreneurial mindset to join our national Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Tax group. Our national Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Tax group is an advisory practice with significant advancement opportunities. This is a rapidly growing consulting practice with significant advancement opportunities. We advise multinational corporations, privately held companies, partnerships, and private equity firms on the tax aspects of planning, structuring, and executing M&A transactions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field from an accredited university.
• Active CPA license or equivalent professional credential in the state of residence or primary office.
• Minimum of twelve(12) years of Tax experience in public accounting, with the ability to effectively identify, sell and deliver tax services to middle-market clients.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to meet client service, quality, and performance expectations within applicable deadlines and in accordance with firm and client standards.
• Ability to communicate clearly, professionally, and effectively with firm personnel and clients in person, by telephone, and through electronic or written means.
• Effective project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities, tasks, and projects simultaneously, meet deadlines, and maintain accuracy and quality of work in a fast paced, client service environment.
• Ability to work effectively in a professional office environment and, as required by the role, at client sites, including the ability to sit for extended periods of time and work at a computer and other standard office equipment.
• Ability to maintain consistent, onsite presence during core business hours including the ability to regularly report to a firm office location and travel to client sites as required, including access to reliable transportation.
• Ability to work extended and/or non standard hours during peak periods or as necessary to meet client, project, or firm business needs.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working for a Big 4 or large, national accounting firm
• Master’s degree in Accounting, Taxation, or a related field
• Strong experience with federal tax M&A experience in a public accounting firm, corporate tax department, or law firm
• Knowledge of a broad range of corporate tax matters in various industries
• Proven record of building profitable, sustainable client relationships

Responsibilities

• Serve as a senior tax client service leader, relationship owner, or capability leader for complex client needs and firm priorities within a multi-disciplinary practice that delivers due diligence and tax structuring services, and communicates findings and opportunities to clients
• Lead teams in the delivery of tax services, coordinating across capabilities, industries, geographies, and specialists to provide integrated solutions; specifically work with and assist other senior members of the M&A Tax practice with various technical tax issues dealing with consolidated returns, S Corporations, partnerships, and limited liability companies
• Manage multiple engagements or client portfolios, monitoring status, resources, economics, quality, and client service expectations while working with M&A colleagues across the enterprise
• Identify technical tax matters and client opportunities early, consult with specialists as needed, and guide teams through complex issues.
• Maintain ongoing client relationships to understand goals, anticipate needs, and connect clients with the right expertise across the firm.
• Support responsible growth through pipeline development, client transfers, cross-firm collaboration, referral networks, and market-facing activity.
• Manage profitability, billing, collections, engagement economics, and operational discipline consistent with firm expectations.
• Apply strong quality, risk, independence, ethics, and professional judgment to all client and team activities.
• Use digital tools, standardized processes, and global workforce capabilities to improve consistency, efficiency, and client experience.
• Coach and develop high-performing teams, building technical depth, specialty capability, and the next generation of leaders.
• Lead with an enterprise mindset, aligning decisions to long-term firm value, cultural stewardship, and client outcomes.

Benefits

• competitive benefits and compensation package
• flexibility in your schedule

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior