Federal Tax M&A Senior Tax Manager, Tax Transaction Advisory

Location: New York

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Job Description:

Senior Manager – Tax Transaction Advisory

Position Overview The Senior Manager in Tax Transaction Advisory plays a critical role in delivering high-quality transaction-related tax services. This position is responsible for leading complex engagements, advising clients through the tax implications of transactions, and contributing to the execution and advancement of the firm’s national Tax Transaction Advisory strategy. The role requires a balance of deep technical expertise, strong client management, and team leadership.

Key Responsibilities Actively participates in multiple transaction engagement teams, supporting tax due diligence, structuring, and advisory services for mergers, acquisitions, dispositions, and restructurings undertaken by private equity sponsors and corporate acquirers

Evaluates and communicates tax exposures and planning opportunities, advising both buyers and sellers on tax-efficient transaction alternatives

Reviews transaction documentation, including merger and purchase agreements, and contributes to technical memoranda and opinion letters as needed

Analyzes tax-related assumptions and calculations within client financial models and assists with both quantitative and qualitative assessments of tax impacts on projected transaction outcomes

Oversees engagement economics, including scope management, budgeting, billing, and collections, while maintaining risk management standards

Coordinates with and leads professionals across domestic and international offices to deliver integrated client solutions

Collaborates with firm leadership and peers to identify market opportunities and support the growth of the Tax Transaction Advisory practice

Establishes, maintains, and expands trusted client relationships

Coaches, develops, and mentors team members to support performance, engagement quality, and long-term career development

Performs additional responsibilities as business needs require

Leadership & Supervision Provides day-to-day supervision and guidance to staff and senior team members across transaction engagements

Required Qualifications and Experience Minimum of eight (8) years of experience in a professional services or public accounting environment

At least three (3) years of direct experience in tax transaction advisory services

Bachelor’s degree required; concentrations in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Statistics strongly preferred

Active CPA license, U.S.

-admitted attorney status, IRS Enrolled Agent (EA), or equivalent professional credential required

Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint required

Preferred Skills Advanced degree such as a Juris Doctor (JD), Master of Laws (LLM – Tax), or Master’s in Accounting or Taxation preferred

Additional relevant certifications or professional designations are a plus Technical Skills & Core Competencies Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent client engagements and lead client service teams

Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey complex tax concepts and negotiation considerations

Broad technical expertise across U.S. federal, state, and international income tax matters

Working knowledge of non-income-based taxes, including indirect, payroll, property, and other transactional tax regimes

Solid understanding of U.S. GAAP, particularly accounting for income taxes

Experience with tax controversy matters and procedural…