Grant Thornton (US)
Job Overview
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 planning, execution, and direction of engagements because together is how we succeed. The position can be based in Charlotte, NC or Atlanta, GA.
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 engagement to manage expectations, ensure satisfaction, meet deadlines, and lead change efforts effectively.
Work closely with 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, reviewing taxes in financial models, and reviewing transaction documents.
Research tax issues, prepare written communication succinctly, help clients with responses to tax authorities, and assist in strategizing the tax aspects of transactions.
Assist Senior Managers on project development, client pursuit initiatives, and management of priority accounts.
Perform analysis of a client’s tax attributes surrounding business events, including tax basis of assets and stock, tax accounting for M&A transaction costs, and corporate earnings and profits.
Perform detailed analyses of net operating loss/tax credit carryforward 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; other advanced degrees in economics, statistics, business, finance, and related fields may also be accepted.
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.
CPA or JD/active law license preferred.
Experience with corporate, S‑Corp, and partnership returns.
Proficiency in US GAAP, tax compliance, corporate consolidated returns, federal and state tax returns.
Exceptional client service and communication skills.
Computer expertise including tax software, technology, and spreadsheet modeling.
Can travel as needed.
About the Team
Work in a hybrid model; the position requires in‑person attendance at least two days per week at a GT office or client site.
Support for overall well‑being through work‑life integration options.
Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion with comprehensive benefits and a collaborative culture.
Benefits Grant Thornton offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, retirement plans, paid time off, and discretionary bonus programs. For interns and seasonal employees, specific benefits are provided as outlined.
EEO Statement 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 conditions, 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.
For Los Angeles Applicants only: We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
For Massachusetts Applicants only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Grant Thornton does not require or administer lie detector tests as a condition of employment or continued employment.
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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 engagement to manage expectations, ensure satisfaction, meet deadlines, and lead change efforts effectively.
Work closely with 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, reviewing taxes in financial models, and reviewing transaction documents.
Research tax issues, prepare written communication succinctly, help clients with responses to tax authorities, and assist in strategizing the tax aspects of transactions.
Assist Senior Managers on project development, client pursuit initiatives, and management of priority accounts.
Perform analysis of a client’s tax attributes surrounding business events, including tax basis of assets and stock, tax accounting for M&A transaction costs, and corporate earnings and profits.
Perform detailed analyses of net operating loss/tax credit carryforward 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; other advanced degrees in economics, statistics, business, finance, and related fields may also be accepted.
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.
CPA or JD/active law license preferred.
Experience with corporate, S‑Corp, and partnership returns.
Proficiency in US GAAP, tax compliance, corporate consolidated returns, federal and state tax returns.
Exceptional client service and communication skills.
Computer expertise including tax software, technology, and spreadsheet modeling.
Can travel as needed.
About the Team
Work in a hybrid model; the position requires in‑person attendance at least two days per week at a GT office or client site.
Support for overall well‑being through work‑life integration options.
Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion with comprehensive benefits and a collaborative culture.
Benefits Grant Thornton offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, retirement plans, paid time off, and discretionary bonus programs. For interns and seasonal employees, specific benefits are provided as outlined.
EEO Statement 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 conditions, 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.
For Los Angeles Applicants only: We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
For Massachusetts Applicants only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Grant Thornton does not require or administer lie detector tests as a condition of employment or continued employment.
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