Transaction Tax Director – M&A Tax

Grant Thornton (US)

Transaction Tax Director overseeing tax planning and compliance on M&A projects for clients. Collaborating with the team and providing mentorship while managing multiple engagements.

Posted 7/22/2026full-timeArlington • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $247,250 - $319,880 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in tax planning, consulting, and compliance for M&A projects, with a strong focus on tax efficient acquisitions and due diligence. Proven ability to mentor team members and manage client engagements effectively.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Mergers And Acquisitions Tax ServicesTax Planning And ConsultingTax ComplianceCPA Or JD/Active Law LicenseUS GAAP Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Tax Due DiligenceTax Attribute AnalysisCorporate ReturnsS-Corp ReturnsPartnership Returns

Soft Skills

Team MentoringClient CommunicationEngagement Management

Certifications & Qualifications

CPAJD/Active Law License

Industry Keywords

Federal Tax ConsultingTax Efficient AcquisitionsDivestmentsRestructurings

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead tax planning, consulting, and compliance on M&A projects
Develop and mentor team members
Conduct buy-side and sell-side tax due diligence
Advise on tax efficient acquisitions, divestments, and restructurings
Perform detailed analyses of tax attributes
Maintain communication to manage engagements and client expectations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Master's in Taxation/LLM preferred
8 to 12 years of progressive federal tax consulting/compliance experience
5 to 7 years of experience in Mergers and Acquisitions tax services
CPA or JD/active law license required
Experience in Corporate, S-Corp and/or Partnership returns
Proficiency in US GAAP and tax compliance

Benefits

Comp & perks

Personalized and comprehensive benefits recognizing all identities
Medical, dental, and vision insurance programs
Employee assistance program
Minimum of 72 hours paid sick leave
401(k) savings plan eligibility for seasonal employees
Discretionary, annual bonus based on performance