State and Local Tax - Merger & Acquisition Senior Associate

State and Local Tax - Merger & Acquisition Senior Associate New York, NY, United States About Us At Grant Thornton, we believe in making business more personal and building trust into every result – for our clients and you. Here, we go beyond your expectations of a career in professional services by offering a career path with more: more opportunity, more flexibility, and more support. It’s what makes us different, and we think being different makes us better. In the U.S., Grant Thornton delivers professional services through two specialized entities: Grant Thornton LLP, a licensed, certified public accounting (CPA) firm that provides audit and assurance services – and Grant Thornton Advisors LLC (not a licensed CPA firm), which exclusively provides non-attest offerings, including tax and advisory services. In 2025, Grant Thornton formed a multinational, multidisciplinary platform with Grant Thornton Ireland. The platform offers a premier Trans-Atlantic advisory and tax practice, as well as independent American and Irish audit practices. With $2.7 billion in revenues and more than 50 offices spanning the U.S., Ireland and other territories, the platform delivers a singular client experience that includes enhanced solutions and capabilities, backed by powerful technologies and a roster of 12,000 quality-driven professionals enjoying exceptional career-growth opportunities and a distinctive cross-border culture. Grant Thornton is part of the Grant Thornton International Limited network, which provides access to its member firms in more than 150 global markets. Job Description Responsibilities Maintain active communication during engagement to manage expectations, ensure satisfaction, make sure deadlines are met, 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. Involve in managing segments of or complete state tax exposure remediation projects, and/or implementing state and local tax internal controls, related to transactions. Research tax issues, prepare written communication in a succinct and deal-driven manner, help clients with responses to tax authorities, and assist clients in strategizing on the tax aspects of transactions. Perform analysis of 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 Section 382 for both private and public clients. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting (preferred). Master’s in Taxation/LLM in Taxation strongly preferred. Also accepted: Masters or Ph.D. in Economics, Statistics, Public Policy, Mathematics, Business, Finance, Financial Engineering, Management Science and Engineering, Financial Mathematics, Industrial Engineering or Operations Research. 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 US 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, including spreadsheet modeling. Can travel as needed. The base salary range for this position in New York only is between $126,500 and $161,288. It is the policy of Grant Thornton to promote equal employment opportunities. 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