Grant Thornton (US)
Transaction Tax Senior Manager
Grant Thornton is seeking a Transaction Tax Senior Manager to join our team in Manhattan, NY. Additional approved locations are Melville, NY and Iselin, NJ.
Day‑to‑Day Responsibilities
Manage, develop, train, and mentor Managers, Senior Associates, and Staff on M&A projects and assess performance for engagement and year‑end reviews.
Maintain active communication during engagement to manage expectations, ensure satisfaction, make sure deadlines are met, and lead change efforts effectively and efficiently.
Work closely with our Transaction Services colleagues, focusing on the tax aspects of mergers and acquisitions and other transaction‑related work.
Assist in conducting buy‑side and sell‑side tax due diligence, advising on tax‑efficient acquisitions and divestments, advising clients on tax‑efficient restructurings, reviewing taxes in financial models, and reviewing transaction documents.
Be involved in researching tax issues, preparing written communication in a succinct and deal‑driven manner, helping clients with responses to tax authorities, and assisting clients in strategizing on the tax aspects of the transactions.
Assist Senior Managers on project development, client pursuit initiatives and the management of priority accounts.
Perform analysis of a client’s tax attributes surrounding certain business events including tax basis of assets and stock, tax accounting for M&A driven transaction costs and corporate earnings and profits.
Perform detailed analyses of net operating loss/tax credit carry forward limitations pursuant to IRC Section 382 for both private and public clients.
Other duties as assigned.
Technical Skills and Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting. Master’s in Taxation/LLM in Taxation strongly preferred. Also accepted: Masters or Ph.D. in Economics, Statistics, Public Policy, Mathematics, Business, Finance, Financial Engineering, Management Science, Engineering, Financial Mathematics, Industrial Engineering or Operations Research.
Minimum eight to twelve years of progressive federal tax consulting and/or compliance experience in public accounting or a combination of corporate and public accounting experience. Five to seven years of qualified Mergers and Acquisitions tax services/due diligence.
CPA or JD/active law license required.
Experience in Corporate, S‑Corp., and/or Partnership returns.
Excellent analytical, technical, and tax accounting/technology skills with proficiency in US GAAP, tax compliance, corporate consolidated returns, consolidated federal tax returns, partnership returns, and combined state tax returns.
Exceptional client service and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain outstanding client relationships.
Computer expertise including knowledge of tax software, technology, and spreadsheet modeling.
Can travel as needed.
The base salary range for this position in the New York, NY and Iselin, NJ offices is between $222,800 and $371,300.
About Us At Grant Thornton, we believe in making business more personal and building trust into every result – for our clients and you. Here, we go beyond your expectations of a career in professional services by offering a career path with more opportunity, more flexibility, and more support. It’s what makes us different, and we think being different makes us better.
The Team You’re About to Join
Whether it’s your work location, weekly schedule, or flex time off, we empower you with the options to work in the way that best serves your clients and your life. Consistent with the firm’s hybrid work model, this position will require in‑person attendance at least two days per week, either at a GT office or client site.
Here, you are supported to prioritize your overall well‑being through work‑life integration options that work best for you and those in your household.
When it comes to inclusion, we are committed to doing more than checking boxes. Explore all the ways we’re taking action for diversity, equity & inclusion at www.gt.com/careers.
Benefits We support you with personalized and comprehensive benefits that recognize and empower all the identities, roles and aspirations that make you, well, you. For an overview of our benefit offerings, please visit https://www.grantthornton.com/careers/rewards-and-benefits.
Benefits for internship positions: interns are eligible to participate in the firm’s medical, dental and vision insurance programs and the employee assistance program. Interns also receive a minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave and are paid for firm holidays that fall within their internship period.
Benefits for seasonal employee positions: seasonal employees are eligible to participate in the firm’s medical, dental and vision insurance programs and the employee assistance program. Seasonal employees may also be eligible to participate in the firm’s 401(k) savings plan and employee retirement plan in accordance with applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements. Seasonal employees receive a minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave.
Grant Thornton employees may be eligible for a discretionary, annual bonus based on individual and firm performance, subject to the terms, conditions and eligibility criteria of the applicable bonus plan or program. Interns and seasonal employees are not eligible for bonus compensation.
Equal Employment Opportunity It is the policy of Grant Thornton to promote equal employment opportunities. All personnel decisions (including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, working conditions, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, evaluations, and termination) are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital or civil union status, pregnancy or pregnancy‑related condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, veteran status, disability, handicap, genetic predisposition or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws, it is the policy of Grant Thornton to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. To make an accommodation request, please contact HR@us.gt.com.
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Day‑to‑Day Responsibilities
Manage, develop, train, and mentor Managers, Senior Associates, and Staff on M&A projects and assess performance for engagement and year‑end reviews.
Maintain active communication during engagement to manage expectations, ensure satisfaction, make sure deadlines are met, and lead change efforts effectively and efficiently.
Work closely with our Transaction Services colleagues, focusing on the tax aspects of mergers and acquisitions and other transaction‑related work.
Assist in conducting buy‑side and sell‑side tax due diligence, advising on tax‑efficient acquisitions and divestments, advising clients on tax‑efficient restructurings, reviewing taxes in financial models, and reviewing transaction documents.
Be involved in researching tax issues, preparing written communication in a succinct and deal‑driven manner, helping clients with responses to tax authorities, and assisting clients in strategizing on the tax aspects of the transactions.
Assist Senior Managers on project development, client pursuit initiatives and the management of priority accounts.
Perform analysis of a client’s tax attributes surrounding certain business events including tax basis of assets and stock, tax accounting for M&A driven transaction costs and corporate earnings and profits.
Perform detailed analyses of net operating loss/tax credit carry forward limitations pursuant to IRC Section 382 for both private and public clients.
Other duties as assigned.
Technical Skills and Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting. Master’s in Taxation/LLM in Taxation strongly preferred. Also accepted: Masters or Ph.D. in Economics, Statistics, Public Policy, Mathematics, Business, Finance, Financial Engineering, Management Science, Engineering, Financial Mathematics, Industrial Engineering or Operations Research.
Minimum eight to twelve years of progressive federal tax consulting and/or compliance experience in public accounting or a combination of corporate and public accounting experience. Five to seven years of qualified Mergers and Acquisitions tax services/due diligence.
CPA or JD/active law license required.
Experience in Corporate, S‑Corp., and/or Partnership returns.
Excellent analytical, technical, and tax accounting/technology skills with proficiency in US GAAP, tax compliance, corporate consolidated returns, consolidated federal tax returns, partnership returns, and combined state tax returns.
Exceptional client service and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain outstanding client relationships.
Computer expertise including knowledge of tax software, technology, and spreadsheet modeling.
Can travel as needed.
The base salary range for this position in the New York, NY and Iselin, NJ offices is between $222,800 and $371,300.
About Us At Grant Thornton, we believe in making business more personal and building trust into every result – for our clients and you. Here, we go beyond your expectations of a career in professional services by offering a career path with more opportunity, more flexibility, and more support. It’s what makes us different, and we think being different makes us better.
The Team You’re About to Join
Whether it’s your work location, weekly schedule, or flex time off, we empower you with the options to work in the way that best serves your clients and your life. Consistent with the firm’s hybrid work model, this position will require in‑person attendance at least two days per week, either at a GT office or client site.
Here, you are supported to prioritize your overall well‑being through work‑life integration options that work best for you and those in your household.
When it comes to inclusion, we are committed to doing more than checking boxes. Explore all the ways we’re taking action for diversity, equity & inclusion at www.gt.com/careers.
Benefits We support you with personalized and comprehensive benefits that recognize and empower all the identities, roles and aspirations that make you, well, you. For an overview of our benefit offerings, please visit https://www.grantthornton.com/careers/rewards-and-benefits.
Benefits for internship positions: interns are eligible to participate in the firm’s medical, dental and vision insurance programs and the employee assistance program. Interns also receive a minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave and are paid for firm holidays that fall within their internship period.
Benefits for seasonal employee positions: seasonal employees are eligible to participate in the firm’s medical, dental and vision insurance programs and the employee assistance program. Seasonal employees may also be eligible to participate in the firm’s 401(k) savings plan and employee retirement plan in accordance with applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements. Seasonal employees receive a minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave.
Grant Thornton employees may be eligible for a discretionary, annual bonus based on individual and firm performance, subject to the terms, conditions and eligibility criteria of the applicable bonus plan or program. Interns and seasonal employees are not eligible for bonus compensation.
Equal Employment Opportunity It is the policy of Grant Thornton to promote equal employment opportunities. All personnel decisions (including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, working conditions, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, evaluations, and termination) are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital or civil union status, pregnancy or pregnancy‑related condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, veteran status, disability, handicap, genetic predisposition or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws, it is the policy of Grant Thornton to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. To make an accommodation request, please contact HR@us.gt.com.
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