Transaction Tax Manager – M&A Tax

Grant Thornton (US)

Transaction Tax Manager leading M&A tax planning, due diligence, and compliance for Grant Thornton clients. Managing engagements and mentoring tax professionals in a hybrid U.S.

Posted 8/5/2026full-timeNew York City • New Jersey, New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $172,500 - $215,625 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Mergers and Acquisitions tax services, including due diligence and tax-efficient strategies, while maintaining strong client relationships and delivering exceptional service. Proficient in tax compliance and accounting principles, with a focus on corporate and partnership returns.

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Mergers And Acquisitions Tax ServicesTax Due DiligenceCPA Or JD/Active Law LicenseUS GAAP ProficiencyClient Relationship Management

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Hard Skills

Tax ComplianceTax AccountingFinancial ModelingTax Software ProficiencyCorporate Consolidated ReturnsPartnership ReturnsCombined State Tax ReturnsNet Operating Loss AnalysisTax Credit Carryforward LimitationsTax Research

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsCommunication SkillsClient ServiceMentoringCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Tax SoftwareSpreadsheet Modeling

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree In AccountingMaster's In Taxation/LLM In Taxation PreferredCPAJD/Active Law License

Industry Keywords

Federal Tax ConsultingPublic AccountingCorporate AccountingTax Authority ResponsesTransaction Tax Matters

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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 engagements to manage expectations, ensure client satisfaction, meet deadlines, and lead change efforts
Collaborate with Transaction Services colleagues on tax aspects of mergers, acquisitions, and other transactions
Conduct buy-side and sell-side tax due diligence and advise clients on tax-efficient acquisitions, divestments, and restructurings
Review taxes in financial models and transaction documents
Research tax issues, prepare succinct deal-driven written communications, assist with tax authority responses, and help clients strategize on transaction tax matters
Assist Senior Managers with project development, client pursuit initiatives, and priority account management
Analyze client tax attributes, including tax basis of assets and stock, M&A-driven transaction costs, and corporate earnings and profits
Analyze net operating loss and tax credit carryforward limitations under IRC Section 382 for private and public clients
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Accounting required; Master's in Taxation/LLM in Taxation strongly preferred
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/due diligence experience
CPA or JD/active law license required
Experience with Corporate, S-Corp., and/or Partnership returns
Proficiency in US GAAP, tax compliance, corporate consolidated returns, consolidated federal tax returns, partnership returns, and combined state tax returns
Excellent analytical, technical, and tax accounting/technology skills
Exceptional client service and communication skills with demonstrated ability to develop and maintain client relationships
Computer expertise, including tax software, technology, and spreadsheet modeling
Ability to travel as needed

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid work model with flexibility in work location, weekly schedule, and flex time off
Work-life integration options
Personalized and comprehensive benefits
Discretionary annual bonus based on individual and firm performance, subject to plan terms, conditions, and eligibility criteria
Access to Grant Thornton’s benefits offerings