Senior Tax Manager – Mergers and Acquisitions, Deal Advisory

RSM US LLP

Senior Tax Manager in M&A Tax group advising clients on tax aspects of M&A transactions. Collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team to deliver due diligence and tax structuring services.

Posted 7/1/2026full-timeNew York City • Illinois, Massachusetts, New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $170,700 - $342,700 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work as a part of a multi-disciplinary team that focuses on delivering due diligence and tax structuring services, and communicates findings and opportunities to clients
Work with and assist other senior members of the M&A Tax practice with various technical tax issues dealing with consolidated returns, S Corporations, partnerships, and limited liability companies
Assist clients with reorganizations, bankruptcy emergence planning, out of court workouts, debt restructurings, tax basis, Earning and Profits, and Section 382 studies
Managing multiple engagements simultaneously and working with all M&A colleagues across the enterprise
Develop, motivate, and train staff and senior level team members

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field from an accredited university
One of the following is required: an active CPA license in the state of residence or primary office; an active Enrolled Agent (EA) license; or an active Attorney license
Minimum of eight years of tax experience in public accounting, with the ability to effectively identify, sell, and deliver tax services to middle ‑ market clients
Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Ability to meet client service, quality, and performance expectations within applicable deadlines and in accordance with firm and client standards
Ability to communicate clearly, professionally, and effectively with firm personnel and clients in person, by telephone, and through electronic and written means
Effective project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities, tasks, and projects simultaneously; meet deadlines; and maintain accuracy and quality of work in a fast ‑ paced, client service environment
Ability to work effectively in a professional office environment and, as required by the role, at client sites, including the ability to sit for extended periods of time and work at a computer and other standard office equipment
Ability to maintain a consistent onsite presence during core business hours, including regularly reporting to a firm office location and traveling to client sites as required, with access to reliable transportation
Ability to work extended and/or non ‑ standard hours during peak periods or as necessary to meet client, project, or firm business needs

Benefits

Comp & perks

flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance life’s demands, while also maintaining your ability to serve clients

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Hard Skills & Tools

Tax Basis AnalysisConsolidated ReturnsS CorporationsPartnershipsLimited Liability CompaniesEarning and ProfitsSection 382 StudiesBankruptcy Emergence PlanningDebt RestructuringMicrosoft Excel Proficiency

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationTeam DevelopmentMotivation SkillsClient Service OrientationAbility to Manage Multiple Priorities

Certifications

Enrolled Agent LicenseAttorney License