Transaction Tax Manager

Grant Thornton • Dallas, TX

8h • Hybrid

About The Position

As the Transaction Tax Manager you’ll lead innovative tax planning, consulting,
and compliance skills on M&A projects for your multiple clients – all with the
resources, environment, and support to help you excel. You’ll collaborate with
the M&A team and assist leading on planning, execution, and direction of
engagements because together is how we succeed.

From day one, you’ll be empowered by high quality tools and resources to thrive
in their role to meet client needs and help you achieve more confidently.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting. Master’s in Taxation/LLM in Taxation strongly preferred. Also accepted: Masters or Ph.D. in Economics, Statistics, Public Policy, Mathematics, Business, Finance, Financial Engineering, Management Science and Engineering, Financial Mathematics, Industrial Engineering or Operations Research
• Minimum six to ten years of progressive federal tax consulting and/or compliance experience in public accounting or a combination of corporate and public accounting experience. Three to five years of qualified Mergers and Acquisitions tax services
• CPA or JD/active law license required
• Experience in Corporate, S-Corp. and/or Partnership returns
• Excellent analytical, technical, and tax accounting/technology skills with proficiency in US GAAP, tax compliance, corporate consolidated returns, consolidated federal tax returns, partnership returns, and combined state tax returns
• Exceptional client service and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain outstanding client relationships
• Computer expertise including knowledge of tax software, technology, including spreadsheet modeling
• Can travel as needed

Responsibilities

• Manage, develop, train, and mentor Senior Associates, Staff, and Interns on M&A projects and assess performance for engagement and year-end reviews
• Maintain active communication during engagement to manage expectations, ensure satisfaction, make sure deadlines are met, and lead change efforts effectively and efficiently
• Work closely with our Transaction Services colleagues, focusing on the tax aspects of mergers and acquisitions and other transactions-related work
• Assist in conducting buy-side and sell-side tax due diligence, advising on tax efficient acquisitions and divestments, advising clients on tax efficient restructurings, reviewing taxes in financial models, and reviewing transaction documents
• Be involved in researching tax issues, preparing written communication in a succinct and deal-driven manner, helping clients with responses to tax authorities, and assisting clients in strategizing on the tax aspects of the transactions
• Assist Senior Managers on project development, client pursuit initiatives and the management of priority accounts
• Perform analysis of a client’s tax attributes surrounding certain business events including tax basis of assets and stock, tax accounting for M&A driven transaction costs and corporate earnings and profits
• Perform detailed analyses of net operating loss/tax credit carry forward limitations pursuant to IRC Section 382 for both private and public clients
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Whether it's your work location, weekly schedule, or flex time off, we empower you with the options to work the way that it best serves your clients and your life. Consistent with the firm's hybrid work model, this position will require in-person attendance at least three days per week, either at a GT office or client site.
• Here, you are supported to prioritize your overall well-being through work-life integration options that work best for you and those in your household.
• We understand that your needs, responsibilities and experiences are different — and we think that’s a good thing. That’s why we support you with personalized and comprehensive benefits that recognize and empower all the identities, roles and aspirations that make you, well, you. See how at www.gt.com/careers
• When it comes to inclusion, we are committed to doing more than checking boxes. Explore all the ways we’re taking action for diversity, equity & inclusion at www.gt.com/careers
• Grant Thornton interns are eligible to participate in the firm’s medical, dental and vision insurance programs and the firm’s employee assistance program. Interns also receive a minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave and are paid for firm holidays that fall within their internship period.
• Grant Thornton seasonal employees are eligible to participate in the firm’s medical, dental and vision insurance programs and the firm’s employee assistance program. Seasonal employees may also be eligible to participate in the firm’s 401(k) savings plan and employee retirement plan in accordance with applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements. Seasonal employees receive a minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave.

What This Job Offers

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