Vice President, Transaction Advisory (M&A Tax Services)

Stout • Detroit, MI

1d • $87,000 - $195,000

About The Position

At Stout, we’re dedicated to exceeding expectations in all we do – we call it Relentless Excellence ®. Both our client service and culture are second to none, stemming from our firmwide embrace of our core values: Positive and Team-Oriented, Accountable, Committed, Relationship-Focused, Super-Responsive, and being Great communicators. Sound like a place you can grow and succeed? Read on to learn more about an exciting opportunity to join our team. Impact You’ll Make As a full-time Vice President or Senior Vice President in our rapidly-growing M&A Tax Services practice, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the outcomes of complex, high-stakes transactions. By leading buy-side and sell-side tax due diligence & transaction structuring engagements for private equity and corporate clients, you provide critical insights that directly inform investment decisions, negotiation strategies, and deal structures. Your analysis of historical and projected tax positions, review of key contractual obligations, and evaluation of tax risks and opportunities ensures clients have the clarity and confidence they need to execute transactions successfully. Partnering closely with deal teams, management, investment bankers, legal counsel, and other external advisors, you drive actionable insights that enhance deal value and mitigate risk across the transaction lifecycle. What You'll Do Lead multiple tax due diligence & structuring engagements simultaneously, effectively managing competing priorities Identify key tax risks, exposures, and potential deal breakers that materially impact transaction value Analyze complex federal, state, and international tax positions, including historical filings, deferred tax assets/liabilities, and uncertain tax positions Prepare clear, concise, and thorough due diligence reports and presentations for clients and deal teams Conduct calls and meetings with client management, target company teams, and advisors to discuss findings Review and interpret purchase agreements, tax indemnities, and other deal documents to provide actionable insights Collaborate with financial diligence and quality of earnings team to understand financial implications of tax positions Identify opportunities to cross-sell services and articulate to other verticals how they can utilize M&A Tax Services for their clients. Contribute to business development initiatives, including client proposals and thought leadership Participate in recruiting, training, and development of junior team members What You Bring Solid understanding of M&A transaction structures, due diligence processes, and purchase agreement implications Exceptional analytical, technical, and problem-solving skills, with meticulous attention to detail Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to translate complex tax issues into actionable insights Strong relationship-building skills; collaborative and client-focused Entrepreneurial mindset with proactive approach to work and challenges Self-motivated, accountable, and able to manage multiple priorities effectively Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint Interest in learning and utilizing new technology, including AI, to perform more efficient and better quality work Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment Willingness to travel up to 25% on short notice Education and/or Training: CPA or JD required Tax LLM preferred, with deep knowledge of U.S. federal, state, and international tax laws and regulations Minimum of 3–7 years of experience in tax-related consulting and compliance, including at least 3-5 years specifically in M&A tax deal work or tax due diligence Big Four or similar experience strongly preferred How You’ll Thrive Embrace an entrepreneurial mindset in a rapidly-growing team Comfort with ever-changing client-imposed deadlines with flexibility and adaptability Exhibit strong organizational skills to manage competing priorities effectively Collaborate with engagement leaders and team members while embodying Stout’s core values: Positive and Team-Oriented, Accountable, Committed, Relationship-Focused, Super-Responsive, and being Great communicators Demonstrate a commitment to delivering Relentless Excellence® in client service and team collaboration Why Stout? At Stout, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards program with competitive compensation, benefits, and wellness options tailored to support employees at every stage of life. We foster a culture of inclusion and respect, embracing diverse perspectives and experiences to drive innovation and success. Our leadership is committed to inclusion and belonging across the organization and in the communities we serve. We invest in professional growth through ongoing training, mentorship, employee resource groups, and clear performance feedback, ensuring our employees are supported in achieving their career goals. Stout provides flexible work schedules and a discretionary time off policy to promote work-life balance and help employees lead fulfilling lives. Learn more about our benefits and commitment to your success. https://www.stout.com/en/careers/benefits The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job. Stout is an Equal Employment Opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of valid job requirements, qualifications and merit without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal law. Stout is required by applicable state and local laws to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The range for this role considers several factors including but not limited to prior work and industry experience, education level, and unique skills. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $87,000.00 - $195,000.00 Annual. This role is also anticipated to be eligible to participate in an annual bonus plan. Information about benefits can be found here - https://www.stout.com/en/careers/benefits. At Stout, whether you're launching your career or bringing decades of expertise, you'll find the challenges, collaboration, and support that fuel real growth. We invest in our people because we know that exceptional client service starts with how we take care of our own. We reward outstanding performance, encourage continuous learning, and foster a culture where different perspectives strengthen our work and our team. Additional Information Benefits Who We Are Firm Culture and History Stout is committed to providing an alternative way to express your interest in our job opportunities if a disability inhibits you from applying online. Please call us at 248-208-8800 to communicate that you are utilizing this accommodation to express interest in a specific open position. Please reference the job code to help us process your request. Please understand that this option is only available to those in need of an accommodation related to a disability. All other requests regarding status of an application or a resume will not be provided by the use of this phone number.

Requirements

• Solid understanding of M&A transaction structures, due diligence processes, and purchase agreement implications
• Exceptional analytical, technical, and problem-solving skills, with meticulous attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to translate complex tax issues into actionable insights
• Strong relationship-building skills; collaborative and client-focused
• Entrepreneurial mindset with proactive approach to work and challenges
• Self-motivated, accountable, and able to manage multiple priorities effectively
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
• Interest in learning and utilizing new technology, including AI, to perform more efficient and better quality work
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment
• Willingness to travel up to 25% on short notice
• CPA or JD required
• Minimum of 3–7 years of experience in tax-related consulting and compliance, including at least 3-5 years specifically in M&A tax deal work or tax due diligence

Nice To Haves

• Tax LLM preferred, with deep knowledge of U.S. federal, state, and international tax laws and regulations
• Big Four or similar experience strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple tax due diligence & structuring engagements simultaneously, effectively managing competing priorities
• Identify key tax risks, exposures, and potential deal breakers that materially impact transaction value
• Analyze complex federal, state, and international tax positions, including historical filings, deferred tax assets/liabilities, and uncertain tax positions
• Prepare clear, concise, and thorough due diligence reports and presentations for clients and deal teams
• Conduct calls and meetings with client management, target company teams, and advisors to discuss findings
• Review and interpret purchase agreements, tax indemnities, and other deal documents to provide actionable insights
• Collaborate with financial diligence and quality of earnings team to understand financial implications of tax positions
• Identify opportunities to cross-sell services and articulate to other verticals how they can utilize M&A Tax Services for their clients.
• Contribute to business development initiatives, including client proposals and thought leadership
• Participate in recruiting, training, and development of junior team members

Benefits

• comprehensive Total Rewards program with competitive compensation, benefits, and wellness options tailored to support employees at every stage of life
• foster a culture of inclusion and respect, embracing diverse perspectives and experiences to drive innovation and success
• invest in professional growth through ongoing training, mentorship, employee resource groups, and clear performance feedback, ensuring our employees are supported in achieving their career goals
• flexible work schedules and a discretionary time off policy to promote work-life balance and help employees lead fulfilling lives

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree