Senior Consultant, Mergers & Acquisitions; M&A Tax

Senior Consultant, Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Tax

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Baker Tilly is a leading advisory, tax and assurance firm, providing clients with a coast‑to‑coast and global advantage in major U.S. regions and leading financial centers worldwide. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP (Baker Tilly) provide professional services under an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable laws. Baker Tilly US, LLP is a licensed independent CPA firm offering attest services, while the Advisory Group and its subsidiaries provide tax and business advisory services.

Baker Tilly is an independent member of Baker Tilly International, a global network of 141 territories with 43,000 professionals and a combined worldwide revenue of $5.2 billion.

Baker Tilly is an equal‑opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable federal, state or local law.

• Interact directly with Partners on matters related to client and engagement management
• Model financial transactions for valuation, structuring and negotiation
• Prepare detailed memoranda and presentations describing key attributes of client companies and industries
• Review and analyze the tax aspects of acquisition and merger agreements and draft tax opinion letters and memoranda
• Identify and analyze tax risks and opportunities while advising on alternative tax strategies for acquisition, disposition and restructuring of businesses
• Review, assess and advise clients regarding tax computations reflected in their financial models; assist clients in the qualitative and quantitative analysis of tax data in their financial projections for the transaction
• Gather data, conduct document review and prepare reports
• Research and financial analysis of target companies
• Conduct due diligence for both buy‑side and sell‑side transactions
• Structure transactions for tax and accounting issues
• Provide negotiation support
• Communicate with business owners to ensure delivery of exceptional client service
• Participate in various marketing and recruiting activities of the firm

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or related field required; or a graduate degree and 4 years of related work experience.
• 2+ years of work related experience in a mid‑to‑large size professional services firm
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or JD/LLM required.
• Experience in tax due diligence, deal structuring and post‑acquisition planning and/or inbound/outbound transaction consulting with international tax research, planning and compliance.
• Demonstrated analytical, problem‑solving, organizational, interpersonal, project‑management and communication skills, and highly developed Microsoft Suite skills.
• Strong written communication skills
• Ability to provide exceptional client service, demonstrate commitment to continuous learning, exhibit ethical knowledge and urgency, and ensure timely completion of duties.

The compensation range for this role is $110,000 to $175,000. Actual compensation is influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to skills, experience, qualifications, and geographic location.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Business Development and Sales

Accounting