State and Local Tax - Merger & Acquisition Senior Associate

Tax-Merger & Acquisition Senior Associate Grant Thornton is seeking a SALT Mergers and Acquisitions Senior Associate to join our team in New York, NY. Additional approved locations include Boston, MA; Charlotte, NC; Chicago, IL; Los Angeles, CA; and Philadelphia, PA. As a SALT Mergers and Acquisitions Senior Associate, you will participate in innovative tax planning, consulting, and compliance on M&A projects for multiple clients – all with the resources, environment, and support to help you excel. You’ll collaborate with the Tax Due Diligence team and assist in planning, execution, and direction of engagements because together is how we succeed. From day one, you will be empowered by high‑quality tools and resources to thrive and meet client needs. Responsibilities Maintain active communication during engagement to manage expectations, ensure satisfaction, meet deadlines, and lead change efforts effectively and efficiently. Work closely with Transaction Services colleagues, focusing on the tax aspects of mergers and acquisitions and other transaction‑related work. Assist in conducting buy‑side and sell‑side tax due diligence, advising on tax‑efficient acquisitions and divestments, advising clients on tax‑efficient restructurings, reviewing taxes in financial models, and reviewing transaction documents. Manage segments of or complete state tax exposure remediation projects and/or implementation of state and local tax internal controls related to transactions. Research tax issues, prepare written communication in a succinct, deal‑driven manner, help clients with responses to tax authorities, and assist in strategizing on the tax aspects of transactions. Analyze a client’s tax attributes surrounding certain business events including tax basis of assets and stock, tax accounting for M&A‑driven transaction costs and corporate earnings and profits. Perform detailed analyses of net operating loss/tax credit carry forward limitations pursuant to IRC §382 for both private and public clients. Other duties as assigned. Technical Skills & Qualifications Bachelor’s degree required; Accounting degree preferred. Relevant Transaction Tax experience or an active attorney license may be considered in lieu of an accounting degree. Minimum two‑to‑five years of progressive state tax consulting and/or compliance experience in public accounting or a combination of corporate and public accounting experience; one‑to‑three years of qualified Mergers and Acquisitions tax services/​due diligence. CPA or JD/​active law license preferred. Experience in Corporate, S‑Corp., and/or Partnership returns. Excellent analytical, technical, and tax accounting/technology skills with proficiency in U.S. GAAP, tax compliance, corporate consolidated returns, consolidated state tax returns, partnership returns, and combined state tax returns. Exceptional client service and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain outstanding client relationships. Computer expertise including knowledge of tax software, technology, and spreadsheet modeling. Can travel as needed. Salary The base salary range for this position is between $126,500 and $161,288. Placement within the pay range is at Grant Thornton’s discretion and is based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job‑related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, progression within the role, geographic location, and internal equity. Benefits Medical, dental, and vision insurance with a paid sick leave of at least 72 hours for internships and seasonal employees. 401(k) savings plan and employee retirement plan eligibility for seasonal employees. Employee assistance program. Discretionary annual bonus based on individual and firm performance for employees; interns and seasonal employees are not eligible. 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