Mergers and Acquisitions Tax - Senior Associate

Industry/Sector
Not Applicable

Specialism
Deals Tax

Management Level
Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary
At PwC, our people in tax services focus on providing advice and guidance to clients on tax planning, compliance, and strategy. These individuals help businesses navigate complex tax regulations and optimise their tax positions.

Those in mergers and acquisition tax at PwC will focus on providing tax advice and guidance during mergers, acquisitions, and other business transactions. Your work will involve analysing the tax implications of such transactions, developing tax structures, and assisting clients in navigating complex tax regulations to optimise tax outcomes.

Focused on relationships, you are building meaningful client connections, and learning how to manage and inspire others. Navigating increasingly complex situations, you are growing your personal brand, deepening technical expertise and awareness of your strengths. You are expected to anticipate the needs of your teams and clients, and to deliver quality. Embracing increased ambiguity, you are comfortable when the path forward isn't clear, you ask questions, and you use these moments as opportunities to grow.

Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:

• Respond effectively to the diverse perspectives, needs, and feelings of others.
• Use a broad range of tools, methodologies and techniques to generate new ideas and solve problems.
• Use critical thinking to break down complex concepts.
• Understand the broader objectives of your project or role and how your work fits into the overall strategy.
• Develop a deeper understanding of the business context and how it is changing.
• Use reflection to develop self awareness, enhance strengths and address development areas.
• Interpret data to inform insights and recommendations.
• Uphold and reinforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements.

The Opportunity
As part of the Federal M&A team you are set to provide benefits through digitization, automation and increased efficiencies in a world where transactions are faster and more complicated. As a Senior Associate you are to analyze complex problems, mentor others, and maintain rigorous standards. You are to focus on building client relationships and developing a deeper understanding of the business context, while navigating increasingly complex situations and growing your personal brand.

Responsibilities
- Offer tax advisory services using digitization and automation
- Improve efficiencies in complex, fast-moving transactions
- Address and solve sophisticated tax challenges
- Mentor and support the development of junior staff
- Foster and maintain meaningful client relationships
- Gain a thorough understanding of the business landscape
- Navigate and manage complex scenarios effectively
- Maintain standards and quality in work

What You Must Have
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
- 2 years of experience
- A Juris Doctorate (JD), Master of Laws (LLM), or Master's degree in Accounting or Taxation field of study may also be considered.
- CPA or commitment to pass CPA exam before being promoted to Manager and thereafter obtain CPA licenture, Enrolled Agent or Member of the Bar.

What Sets You Apart
- A Juris Doctorate (JD), Master of Laws (LLM), or Master's degree in Accounting or Taxation field of study may also be considered
- Managing financial analyzes for M&A practices
- Tax consulting and planning for corporate restructuring
- Performing tax due diligence and interpreting complex legislation
- Strategy formulation and financial modeling
- Applying U.S. federal income tax law to due diligence
- Identifying and addressing client needs
- Experimenting with automation and digitization
- Reviewing contracts and introducing new pricing options

Travel Requirements
Up to 20%

Job Posting End Date

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The salary range for this position is: $77,000 - $214,000. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. All hired individuals are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more. To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link: