Senior Associate, M&A Tax

What You’ll Do

Ready to work on deals that actually move the needle? As a Senior in our M&A Tax practice, you’ll play a hands‑on role supporting complex transactions from due diligence through structuring. You’ll work closely with Managers and Partners on sophisticated M&A tax matters while building your technical expertise, client exposure, and deal experience in a fast‑growing practice that values curiosity, accountability, and strong execution.

• Support client engagements and billable work streams across multiple M&A projects
• Assist in meeting deadlines and maintaining high‑quality client deliverables
• Communicate effectively with engagement teams to ensure consistent client support

• Perform core M&A Tax activities, including:
• Tax due diligence
• Transaction modeling
• Deal and internal restructuring support
• Prepare and analyze transaction‑related tax data and documentation
• Assist with tax research and ad hoc transaction‑related projects

• Work closely with Managers and Partners on engagement execution
• Support junior staff through review and day‑to‑day guidance
• Contribute to team efficiency and best practices

• Follow established processes while identifying opportunities to improve efficiency
• Ensure work is accurate, organized, and delivered on time

• 3–5 years of public accounting experience
• Exposure to M&A Tax or transaction‑related work
• CPA or JD preferred (or in progress)
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills

• Tax research
• Attribute analysis
• Analysis of the tax treatment of transaction costs
• Preservation and profiling of tax attributes, including:
• Earnings and profits
• Stock basis
• Section 382 ownership studies

• Preferred Locations:
  Cleveland, OH;
  Buffalo, NY;
  Philadelphia or Pittsburgh, PA
• Other Locations:
  Akron or Youngstown, OH;
  Detroit or St. Clair Shores, MI;
  New York City, NY;
  Denver, CO;
  Milwaukee, WI;
  Chicago, IL
• Hybrid work environment

Estimated Base Range: $70,000 - $140,000*

* Base compensation offered to candidates is determined based on factors such as candidate’s relevant skillset, experience, licensure, certifications, job responsibilities, geography, market considerations, and organizational needs. In addition to competitive base compensation, our firm offers a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards package that allows each employee to design a package that best suits their needs, including time off beyond standard PTO to recharge and give back to the community, annual discretionary merit increases and bonuses, and talent development resources to tap into growth opportunities.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity of thought and background to build an inclusive and energized culture and better meet the needs of our clients.