Tax Managing Director, Transaction Advisory Services (M&A)

Tax Managing Director, Transaction Advisory Services

The Tax Managing Director, Transaction Advisory Services is an essential team member that will team with the west region transaction advisory principals to grow the practice and will lead teams responsible for traditional large firm M&A tax consulting (deal structuring, due diligence, post-deal integration, tax attribute management, and other special projects).

Job Duties

• Teams with Principals and internal support functions (BD, marketing, etc.) to identify new marketplace opportunities and develop new business
• Builds and manages significant client relationships (new and existing)
• Mentors staff and otherwise significantly contributes to team/resource building
• Serves as a member of multiple client engagement teams, participating in due diligence and structuring engagements related to transactions that private equity and strategic corporate entities pursue
• Works closely with and manages colleagues from BDO offices around the world
• Identifies and analyzes tax risks and opportunities while advising both strategic and private equity buyers and sellers on alternative tax strategies for acquisition, disposition, and restructuring of businesses
• Assists in reviewing and analyzing merger agreements and providing opinion letters
• Reviews, assesses and advises clients regarding the tax computations reflected in their financial models, and assists clients in the quantitative and qualitative analysis of the tax data in their financial projections for the transaction
• Manages risk and financial performance of engagements including budgeting, billing and collection
• Develops and mentors subordinates in order to support career satisfaction and progression
• Other duties as required

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Supervises staff on all projects and engagements

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Education:

• Bachelor's degree, required; major in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Statistics, preferred
• Juris Doctor (JD) or Master of Laws (LLM) with a focus on tax, preferred
• Master's degree in Accounting or Tax, preferred

Experience:

• Ten (10) or more years of experience in professional services, required
• Three (3) or more years of TAS relevant experience, required
• Prior supervisory experience, required

License/Certifications:

• CPA certification, Attorney (admitted to practice in a U.S. jurisdiction), or Internal Revenue Service Enrolled Agent ("EA"), or the equivalent of one of these designations, required
• Possession of other professional degrees or certifications applicable to the role, preferred

Software:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, required

Language(s):

• N/A

Other Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Experience managing multiple client engagements an client service teams
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to articulate complex information when providing crucial negotiation insights, etc.
• Must be technically competent across multiple US federal, international and state income tax disciplines
• Fundamental working knowledge of all or essentially all non-income based federal, state and foreign tax regimes, including but not limited to indirect, payroll, property and ad valorem taxes
• Understanding of US GAAP, including the accounting for income tax principles
• Experience with tax controversy and procedure
• Ability and willingness to travel, when necessary

About Us

Join us at BDO, where you will find more than a career, you'll find a place where your work is impactful, and you are valued for your individuality. We offer flexibility and opportunities for advancement. Our culture is centered around making meaningful connections, approaching interactions with curiosity, and being true to yourself, all while making a positive difference in the world.

At BDO, our purpose of helping people thrive every day is at the heart of everything we do. Together, we are focused on delivering exceptional and sustainable outcomes and value for our people, our clients, and our communities. BDO is proud to be an ESOP company, reflecting a culture that puts people first, by sharing financially in our growth in value with our U.S. team. BDO professionals provide assurance, tax and advisory services for a diverse range of clients across the U.S. and in over 160 countries through our global organization.

BDO is the first large accounting and advisory organization to implement an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). A qualified retirement plan, the ESOP offers participants a stake in the firm's success through beneficial ownership and a unique opportunity to enhance their financial well-being. The ESOP stands as a compelling addition to our comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits* offerings. The annual allocation to the ESOP is fully funded by BDO through investments in company stock and grants employees the chance to grow their wealth over time as their shares vest and grow in value with the firm's success, with no employee contributions.

We are committed to delivering exceptional experiences to middle market leaders by sharing insight-driven perspectives, helping companies take business as usual to better than usual. With industry knowledge and experience, a breadth and depth of resources, and unwavering commitment to quality, we pride ourselves on:

• Welcoming diverse perspectives and understanding the experience of our professionals and clients
• Empowering team members to explore their full potential
• Our talented team who brings varying skills, knowledge and experience to proactively help our clients navigate an expanding array of complex challenges and opportunities
• Celebrating ingenuity and innovation to transform our business and help our clients transform theirs
• Focus on resilience and sustainability to positively impact our people, clients, and communities
• BDO Total Rewards that encompass so much more than traditional "benefits." Click here to find out more!

*Benefits may be subject to eligibility requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets

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Job Info

• Job Identification 11425
• Job Category Generalist
• Posting Date 01/31/2026, 12:18 AM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 1180 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA, 30309, US 501 Commerce Street, Nashville, TN, 37203, US 100 SE 2nd St., Miami, FL, 33131, US