Grant Thornton (US)
Transaction Tax Senior Associate
Grant Thornton (US), Charlotte, North Carolina, United States, 28245
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Transaction Tax Senior Associate
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Grant Thornton (US) .
Location: Charlotte, NC or Atlanta, GA.
Job Description As the Transaction Tax Senior Associate you will lead innovative tax planning, consulting, and compliance expertise on M&A projects for multiple clients. You’ll collaborate with the Transaction Tax team and assist with the planning, execution, and direction of engagements, helping the firm succeed through high‑quality tools and resources.
Day‑to‑Day Responsibilities
Manage, develop, train, and mentor 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 satisfaction, meet deadlines, and lead change efforts efficiently.
Work closely with Transaction Services colleagues, focusing on the tax aspects of mergers and acquisitions and related transactions.
Conduct buy‑side and sell‑side tax due diligence, advise on tax‑efficient acquisitions and divestments, and support clients in restructuring and documentation review.
Research tax issues, prepare concise written communication, assist clients with tax authority responses, and support transaction strategy.
Assist Senior Managers on project development, client pursuit initiatives, and priority account management.
Analyze client tax attributes for business events, including asset and stock tax basis, transaction cost tax accounting, and corporate earnings and profits.
Perform detailed analyses of net operating loss/tax credit carryforward limitations (IRC Section 382) for private and public clients.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; Master’s in Taxation/LLM in Taxation strongly preferred. Alternatively, Master’s or Ph.D. in related quantitative fields (Economics, Statistics, Finance, Engineering, etc.).
Minimum 2–6 years of progressive federal tax consulting and/or compliance experience in public accounting or a combination of corporate and public accounting; alternatively, 2–3 years of qualified M&A tax services experience.
CPA or JD (active law license) preferred.
Experience preparing Corporate, S‑Corp., and Partnership returns.
Proficiency in US GAAP, tax compliance, consolidated returns, partnership returns, and state tax returns.
Exceptional client service and communication skills with a track record of building strong client relationships.
Strong analytical, technical, and tax accounting skills; experience with tax software, technology, and spreadsheet modeling.
Willingness to travel as needed.
Benefits and Growth Opportunities Grant Thornton offers a comprehensive benefits package and a supportive hybrid work model. Employees may also receive a discretionary, annual bonus based on performance. Detailed benefit information is available at https://www.grantthornton.com/careers/rewards-and-benefits.
Equal Employment Opportunity It is the policy of Grant Thornton to promote equal employment opportunities. All personnel decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Grant Thornton provides reasonable accommodation for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local laws. To request accommodation, please contact HR@us.gt.com.
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Transaction Tax Senior Associate
at
Grant Thornton (US) .
Location: Charlotte, NC or Atlanta, GA.
Job Description As the Transaction Tax Senior Associate you will lead innovative tax planning, consulting, and compliance expertise on M&A projects for multiple clients. You’ll collaborate with the Transaction Tax team and assist with the planning, execution, and direction of engagements, helping the firm succeed through high‑quality tools and resources.
Day‑to‑Day Responsibilities
Manage, develop, train, and mentor 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 satisfaction, meet deadlines, and lead change efforts efficiently.
Work closely with Transaction Services colleagues, focusing on the tax aspects of mergers and acquisitions and related transactions.
Conduct buy‑side and sell‑side tax due diligence, advise on tax‑efficient acquisitions and divestments, and support clients in restructuring and documentation review.
Research tax issues, prepare concise written communication, assist clients with tax authority responses, and support transaction strategy.
Assist Senior Managers on project development, client pursuit initiatives, and priority account management.
Analyze client tax attributes for business events, including asset and stock tax basis, transaction cost tax accounting, and corporate earnings and profits.
Perform detailed analyses of net operating loss/tax credit carryforward limitations (IRC Section 382) for private and public clients.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; Master’s in Taxation/LLM in Taxation strongly preferred. Alternatively, Master’s or Ph.D. in related quantitative fields (Economics, Statistics, Finance, Engineering, etc.).
Minimum 2–6 years of progressive federal tax consulting and/or compliance experience in public accounting or a combination of corporate and public accounting; alternatively, 2–3 years of qualified M&A tax services experience.
CPA or JD (active law license) preferred.
Experience preparing Corporate, S‑Corp., and Partnership returns.
Proficiency in US GAAP, tax compliance, consolidated returns, partnership returns, and state tax returns.
Exceptional client service and communication skills with a track record of building strong client relationships.
Strong analytical, technical, and tax accounting skills; experience with tax software, technology, and spreadsheet modeling.
Willingness to travel as needed.
Benefits and Growth Opportunities Grant Thornton offers a comprehensive benefits package and a supportive hybrid work model. Employees may also receive a discretionary, annual bonus based on performance. Detailed benefit information is available at https://www.grantthornton.com/careers/rewards-and-benefits.
Equal Employment Opportunity It is the policy of Grant Thornton to promote equal employment opportunities. All personnel decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Grant Thornton provides reasonable accommodation for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local laws. To request accommodation, please contact HR@us.gt.com.
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