Tax Manager, Mergers & Acquisition Tax (M&A Tax)

Are you a seasoned tax professional with expertise in mergers and acquisitions (M&A)? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment and enjoy leading teams to deliver exceptional client service? RÖDL USA is seeking an Experienced M&A Tax Manager to join our team and drive excellence in tax strategies for complex transactions. This role is ideal for a tax professional who enjoys deep-dive due diligence work, issue identification, and translating technical tax findings into actionable deal insights.

As the M&A Tax Manager, you will play a pivotal role in advising clients on the tax implications of mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and other significant transactions. Engagement work will focus on M&A tax due diligence for buy side and sell side transactions, as well as related tax structuring, modeling, and purchase agreement review support. You will lead project teams, collaborate across departments, and ensure that client deliverables are accurate, timely, and insightful.

Workplace and Employment Type:

Our headquarters is in Atlanta, GA . The preferred candidate is local to the Atlanta office with on-site availability. Workplace to be determined as we do offer flexible work arrangements as a benefit.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead tax due diligence engagements, including data room review, preparation of information requests, risk assessment, and drafting of clear, decision‑ready due diligence reports and memoranda
• Lead and manage multiple client engagements, ensuring deliverables are completed on time and within budget
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships, serving as a trusted advisor
• Research complex tax issues and develop creative solutions tailored to client needs
• Review financial models and ensure tax implications are accurately incorporated
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide a holistic approach to transaction advisory services
• Mentor and develop junior staff, fostering a culture of learning and growth

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
• 5+ years of tax experience, with a focus on M&A Tax or Transaction Tax Advisory; candidates with general Corporate Tax experience will also be considered
• Strong Microsoft Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint proficiency
• Advanced Excel skills preferred, including advanced functions, financial modeling, and data analysis
• Exceptional writing skills with the ability to draft clear, concise, and well-structured reports, memos, and client communications
• Proficiency with tax research tools and software
• Ability to prioritize issues, assess risk, and develop practical recommendations in fast‑paced environments, often with incomplete or evolving information
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, lead teams, and communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Analytical thinker, detail-oriented, and client-focused with strong interpersonal and problem-solving abilities
• CPA, JD, or similar certification is preferred
• Public accounting or consulting firm experience is preferred

Benefits:

• 401K plan (with up to 5% salary paid employer matching contributions)
• Medical coverage
• Paid Dental coverage
• Employee and Dependent life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Vision insurance
• Accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Paid Day of Service annually
• Flexible work arrangements
• Generous paid time off – 25 days for all full-time employees!
• Paid holidays
• Additional paid holiday following 4/15 deadline
• Paid parking/public transportation reimbursement
• Mobile phone reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement & training
• Paid time off on days sitting for the CPA Exam
• Monetary bonus for passing the US CPA exam

Why RÖDL?

• We keep our employees current by supplying cutting-edge technology and access to learning opportunities
• We invest in the growth of our team members through regular feedback sessions
• We recharge as a team by celebrating deadlines and gathering at organized firm events
• We applaud the achievement of both career and personal milestones for individual team members on a firm-wide basis

What makes the culture at RÖDL USA unique?

Unlike firms that may hint at an international work environment, RÖDL USA offers a truly global workplace. Every day, RÖDL employees are immersed in a diverse intercultural setting where it's common to hear colleagues or clients speaking different languages, sharing cultural traditions from their home countries, or explaining unique perspectives. Whether a team member is from the US or abroad, this inclusive culture supports the global vision established at our worldwide headquarters in Nuremberg, Germany, and drives the Firm’s success in the international marketplace.

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Get to Know RÖDL:

Our focus on the accounting, assurance, and tax needs of foreign, family-owned midsized ("Mittelstand") businesses operating in the U.S. carries forward from our two founding firms. RÖDL (founded in 1977 in Nuremberg, Germany) and Langford de Kock & Co. (founded in 1976 in Atlanta, GA) and their merger in 2001.

As the preferred accounting, auditing, tax, and business consulting professional services firm of German-speaking and other international entities, you will benefit from the extensive experience of our U.S. certified public accountants, as well as our bilingual staff of professionals, many of whom also carry international certifications (StB, WP, Dottori Commercialisti, CA).

At RÖDL, our integrated approach to client success revolves around collaboration. We prioritize internal synergy, ensuring seamless integration across departments to guarantee holistic client support. Additionally, our thorough oversight involves equipping managers and seniors with the necessary tools for effective performance and deadline adherence. These principles underscore our commitment to excellence in client service.

Rödl Management, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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