Manage/lead M&A tax consulting engagements, including tax due diligence, cross-border and domestic tax structuring, cross-border financing, and modeling the tax consequences of various acquisitions and dispositions
Perform discrete tax consulting engagements such as Section 382 analysis, gross up analysis, domestic or foreign earnings and profits calculation, basis calculation, purchase price allocation and transaction costs analysis
Review and model complex partnership operating agreements and sales agreements
Demonstrate proficient technical skills including application and interpretation of U.S. federal income tax law (Subchapter C, partnerships, consolidated groups, tax efficient structuring, reorganization provisions)
Prepare written memoranda documenting research and analyzing appropriate outcomes based on application of the facts to tax law
Review and assist with tax compliance particularly as related to transactions, as required
Proactively assist in the firm’s initiatives including blogs, articles, webinars and maintain knowledge of economic and political trends affecting tax legislation
Requirements
Five or more years of tax experience with at least 3 years in M&A tax
Bachelors degree in Accounting (or Business, with emphasis in Accounting) or JD is required
Masters of Science degree in Taxation or a JD/LLM highly preferred
CPA or state bar admission is required
Minimum of forty hours of continuing education is required each year to maintain and develop technical and business skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills with experience in performing research and providing quality written tax technical advice
Strong interpersonal skills, including proven experience liaising with clients
Self-starter with the ability to work independently and use good judgment
Proficient in U.S. federal income tax law including Subchapter C corporations, partnerships, consolidated groups, and reorganization provisions
Benefits
Hybrid work arrangement (Los Angeles, Denver, San Jose, Buffalo)
Competitive base salary range: $132,500 – $175,000
Access to HLB International global network and subject matter experts
Professional development / continuing education support (minimum 40 hours/year)
Equal Employment Opportunity employer
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Hard skills
M&A tax consultingtax due diligencecross-border tax structuringtax modelingSection 382 analysisearnings and profits calculationpurchase price allocationU.S. federal income tax lawtax compliancepartnership operating agreements