Tax Senior Manager, Transaction Advisory Services (M&A)

Job-ID: 14160Category: GeneralistLocation: Seattle, WA, United States; Los Angeles, CA, United States; Costa Mesa, CA, United States; San Diego, CA, United States; San Jose, CA, United States; San Francisco, CA, United StatesSchedule: Full timePosted: 2026-09-23Job Summary:The Tax Senior Manager, Transaction Advisory Services is an essential team member that will work to ensure engagements are executed timely and that client expectations are met, if not exceeded and support the overall delivery of the national TAS Tax strategy. Job Duties: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 pursueIdentifies 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 businessesAssists in reviewing and analyzing merger agreements and providing opinion lettersReviews, 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 transactionManages risk and financial performance of engagements including budgeting, billing, and collectionWorks closely with and manages colleagues from BDO offices around the worldTeams with other professionals to identify new marketplace opportunities and grow the BDO TAS practiceBuilds and manages client relationshipsDevelops and mentors subordinates in order to support career satisfaction and progressionOther duties as requiredSupervisory 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, preferredJuris Doctor (JD) or Master of Laws (LLM) with a focus on tax, preferred Master’s degree in Accounting or Tax, preferredExperience:Eight (8) or more years of experience in professional services, requiredThree (3) or more years of TAS specific 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, requiredPossession of other professional degrees or certifications applicable to the role, preferredSoftware:Strong Excel, Word, and PowerPoint skills, preferredLanguage:N/AOther Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:Experience managing multiple client engagements and client service teamsExcellent verbal and written communication skillsAbility to articulate complex information when providing crucial negotiation insights, etc.Must be technically competent across multiple US federal, international, and state income tax disciplinesFundamental 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 taxesUnderstanding of US GAAP, including the accounting for income tax principlesExperience with tax controversy and procedureAbility and willingness to travel, when necessaryIndividual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.National Range: $170,000 - $270,000Maryland Range: $170,000 - $270,000NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $170,000 - $270,000About the companyAt BDO, how we show up matters. We build strong relationships by supporting one another, our clients, and our communities with care, curiosity, and a commitment to helping one another grow and succeed. Here, you’ll find meaningful work, leaders invested in your success, and opportunities to build a career around what matters most to you.Our purpose is to be the people our clients count on to grow with confidence and achieve what matters most. Our values guide how we bring that purpose to life each day. Together, they shape how we work with one another, serve our clients, and create meaningful impact.BDO provides assurance, tax, and advisory services to clients across the U.S. and around the world. No matter your role, you’ll be part of a team helping clients navigate complexity and move forward with clarity.As technology continues to shape how we work, BDO values the ability to apply generative and agentic AI solutions to develop work products, improve workflows and identify potential risks. 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