State and Local Tax - Merger & Acquisition Senior Associate

Tax-Merger & Acquisition Senior Associate Location New York, NY – additional approved locations include Boston, MA; Charlotte, NC; Chicago, IL; Los Angeles, CA; and Philadelphia, PA. Overview Grant Thornton is seeking a SALT Mergers and Acquisitions Senior Associate to join our tax team. The role involves innovative tax planning, consulting, and compliance on M&A projects across multiple clients. Collaboration with the Tax Due Diligence team, enabling high‑quality tools, and client‑focused solutions are central to success. Day‑to‑Day Responsibilities Maintain active communication during engagement to manage expectations, ensure satisfaction, meet deadlines, and lead change efforts. Work closely with Transaction Services colleagues on the tax aspects of mergers, acquisitions, and other transactions. Assist in conducting buy‑side and sell‑side tax due diligence, advising on tax‑efficient acquisitions and divestitures, tax‑efficient restructurings, reviewing taxes in financial models, and transaction documents. Manage segments of or complete state tax exposure remediation projects and implement state and local tax internal controls related to transactions. Research tax issues, prepare concise written communication, support client responses to tax authorities, and assist in strategizing tax aspects of transactions. Perform analysis of a client’s tax attributes surrounding 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 private and public clients. Other duties as assigned. Technical Skills and 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 2‑5 years of progressive state tax consulting and/or compliance experience in public accounting or a combination of corporate and public accounting experience; 1‑3 years of qualified M&A tax services/due diligence. CPA or JD/active law license preferred. Experience with 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, and spreadsheet modeling. Can travel as needed. Compensation 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, based on multiple factors including job‑related knowledge, skills, experience, business needs, progression within the role, geographic location, and internal equity. Benefits Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; employee assistance program; paid sick leave; 401(k) savings plan; and discretionary annual bonus based on performance. Additional details are available on GT websites. Equal Employment Opportunity Grant Thornton promotes equal employment opportunities. All personnel decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital or civil union status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, veteran status, disability, handicap, genetic predisposition or any other protected characteristic. Reasonable accommodation will be provided for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. Specific policies for Los Angeles and Massachusetts applicants are provided in the EEO statement. Notes

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