Tax Manager – Federal Mergers and Acquisitions - Financial Instruments

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RSM US LLP is looking for a dynamic M&A/Financial Instruments Tax Manager to join our growing national M&A Tax practice. This role provides advice to clients and firm personnel in the areas of financial instruments, corporate, and M&A tax, advising on topics such as recapitalization, restructuring, bankruptcy, classification, sales and exchanges of financial instruments, deductibility of interest, hedging, and more.

• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team that focuses on delivering due diligence and tax structuring services, and communicate findings and opportunities to clients.
• Identify and develop high‑value tax opportunities for clients.
• Assist clients on a range of financial instrument and related M&A tax issues such as recapitalization, restructuring, bankruptcy transactions, classification, sales, and exchanges of financial instruments, deductibility of interest, and hedging transactions.
• Plan, manage, and execute advice engagements with limited supervision.
• Develop, motivate, and train team members.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field from an accredited university.
• Active CPA license in the state of residence or primary office; or active Enrolled Agent (EA) license; or active Attorney license.
• Minimum of six years of tax experience in public accounting, with the ability to identify, sell, and deliver tax services to middle‑market clients.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to meet client service, quality, and performance expectations within applicable deadlines and in accordance with firm and client standards.
• Effective communication skills with firm personnel and clients in person, by telephone, and through electronic and written means.
• Effective project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities, tasks, and projects simultaneously; meet deadlines; and maintain accuracy and quality of work in a fast‑paced, client‑service environment.
• Ability to work effectively in a professional office environment and, as required by the role, at client sites, including sitting for extended periods and working at a computer and other standard office equipment.
• Ability to maintain a consistent onsite presence during core business hours, including regularly reporting to a firm office location and traveling to client sites as required, with access to reliable transportation.
• Ability to work extended and/or non‑standard hours during peak periods or as necessary to meet client, project, or firm business needs.

• Knowledge of a broad range of corporate tax matters across various industries.
• Master’s degree in Taxation.

Salary range: $133,500 – $268,400. Eligible for a discretionary bonus based on firm and individual performance.

RSM offers a competitive benefits and compensation package. For more information, refer to the RSM benefits page.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment as RSM does not tolerate discrimination and/or harassment based on race, color, creed, sincerely held religious beliefs, practices or observances, sex (including pregnancy or disabilities related to nursing), gender, sexual orientation, HIV status, national origin, ancestry, familial or marital status, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, political affiliation, medical condition (including family and medical leave), domestic violence victim status, past, current or prospective service in the U.S. uniformed service, U.S. Military/Veteran status, pre‑disposing genetic characteristics or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

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