M&A TAX MANAGER- TRANSACTION ADVISORY SERVICES

Sikich Llp - Chicago, IL

Full-time - Mid Level

Chicago, IL

501-1,000 employees

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

As a Tax Manager in the Transaction Advisory Services practice at Sikich, you will play a crucial role in providing strategic tax advice throughout the M&A lifecycle. This position involves overseeing tax due diligence processes, developing tax structuring solutions, and advising clients on the tax implications of various deal structures. You will work closely with clients and M&A professionals to minimize tax risks and maximize deal value, while also mentoring junior staff and contributing to client development activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of buy-side and sell-side tax due diligence engagements, identifying historical tax risks and providing exposure estimates.
• Develop tax structuring solutions for mergers, acquisitions, or divestitures.
• Advise clients on tax implications of deal structures, financing arrangements, and post-deal integration activities.
• Prepare tax models showing tax impacts to both buyers and sellers.
• Assist in consulting projects such as Sec. 382 ownership change analyses and transaction cost analyses.
• Train and mentor staff and senior colleagues in M&A tax.
• Participate in new client development activities.
• Stay updated on legislative and regulatory developments and publish M&A tax thought leadership.
• Deliver exceptional client service on multiple engagements, anticipating client needs and ensuring satisfaction.

Requirements

• CPA or JD required
• 5+ years of M&A tax experience in a public accounting, consulting, or law firm setting
• Significant expertise with US federal income taxation of C corporations, S corporations, and partnerships
• Understanding of state and local tax, non-income taxes, and international tax
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Exceptional tax research skills
• Ability to maintain strong client relationships and oversee project management aspects of client engagements
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Nice-to-haves

• MST or LLM in tax
• Servant Leader qualities
• Solutions Focused mindset
• Collaboration skills
• Ability to instill trust and credibility
• Impact & Influence Thinking.

Benefits

• Flexible Time Off (FTO) Policy activated on the first day
• Nine paid holidays annually
• Comprehensive wellness program
• Flexible work arrangements
• Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance options
• HSA employer contribution
• Paid Parental Bonding Leave program
• 401(k) with employer contributions
• CPA bonus with paid exam and study days
• Tuition reimbursement
• Generous employee referral bonus program
• Client referral bonus program
• Pet insurance
• Community volunteer program allowing paid time to volunteer.