The Role
Lead and manage M&A tax engagements including due diligence, deal structuring, sell-side work, and post-transaction support. Advise clients on tax implications, perform technical research (Sections 382/338/1202, partnerships, consolidated returns), review financial/tax data, collaborate with cross-functional teams, mentor junior staff, and develop tools and best practices. Hybrid role with up to 25% travel.
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Work with a Top 20 CPA and advisory firm that Accounts for Anything. Aprio has 40 U.S. office locations, as well as international office locations and more than 3,200 team members that speak 60+ languages across the globe. By bringing together proven expertise, deep understanding, and strategic foresight for fast-growing industries, Aprio ensures clients are prepared for wherever life or business may take them. Discover a top-rated culture, vast growth opportunities and your next big career move with Aprio.
Join Aprio's Specialty Tax team team and you will help clients maximize their opportunities. Aprio Advisory Group, LLC is a progressive, fast-growing firm looking for a Tax Manager to join their dynamic team.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage M&A tax engagements including buy side tax due diligence, deal structuring, sell side engagements (including tax gross up calculations), and post-transaction support
- Advise clients or internal stakeholders on tax implications of mergers, acquisitions, dispositions, joint ventures, restructurings, and related transactions
- Perform technical research and analysis on a wide range of M&A tax issues including Section 382, consolidated returns, partnership/LLC matters, and Section 1202
- Review and assess financial and tax data to identify risks, exposures, and opportunities during due diligence processes
- Collaborate with corporate development, legal, finance, and external advisors throughout the deal process
- Supervise, coach, and mentor junior team members; foster technical and professional development
- Prepare or review technical memos and client deliverables summarizing key tax issues and recommendations
- Stay current on tax regulations and legislative changes that impact M&A strategies and structures
- Support the development of tools, templates, and best practices to drive process improvement and consistency across M&A engagements
- Ability to perform job responsibilities within a hybrid work model that requires US Tax professionals to co-locate in person 2-3 days per week
- Ability to travel up to 25%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and Master’s in Taxation; JD/LLM preferred
- CPA or Bar admission required
- 5+ years of relevant experience in M&A tax with a public accounting firm, law firm, or corporate tax department
- 2+ years of experience as Manager or equivalent in M&A tax
- Strong experience in due diligence, structuring, and integration from a tax perspective.
- In-depth knowledge of U.S. federal income taxation of corporations and partnerships, Subchapter C, Subchapter K, Section 382, Section 338, and Section 1202
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
- Ability to lead projects and collaborate with cross-functional teams
- Proven leadership and people development capabilities
Why work for Aprio:
Whether you are just starting out, looking to advance into management or searching for your next leadership role, Aprio offers an opportunity to grow with a future-focused, innovative firm.
Perks/Benefits we offer for full-time team members:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance on the first day of employment
- Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account
- 401k with Profit Sharing
- 9+ holidays and discretionary time off structure
- Parental Leave – coverage for both primary and secondary caregivers
- Tuition Assistance Program and CPA support program with cash incentive upon completion
- Discretionary incentive compensation based on firm, group and individual performance
- Incentive compensation related to origination of new client sales
- Top rated wellness program
- Flexible working environment including remote and hybrid options
What’s in it for you:
- Working with an industry leader: Be part of a high-growth firm that is passionate for what’s next.
- An awesome culture: Thirty-one fundamental behaviors guide our culture every day ensuring we always deliver an exceptional team-member and client experience. We call it the Aprio Way. This shared mindset creates lasting relationships between team members and with clients.
- A great team: Work with a high-energy, passionate, caring and ambitious team of professionals in a collaborative culture.
- Entrepreneurship: Have the freedom to innovate and bring your ideas to help us grow to become the CPA firm of choice nationally.
- Growth opportunities: Grow professionally in an environment that fosters continuous learning and advancement.
- Competitive compensation: You will be rewarded with competitive compensation, industry-leading benefits and a flexible work environment to enjoy work/life balance.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Aprio is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex; pregnancy; sexual orientation; gender identity and/or expression; age; disability; genetic information, citizenship status; military service obligations or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Aprio, LLP and Aprio Advisory Group, LLC, operate in an alternative business structure, with Aprio Advisory Group, LLC providing non-attest tax and consulting services, and Aprio, LLP providing CPA firm services.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting
- Master's in Taxation
- JD or LLM
- CPA or Bar admission
- 5+ years relevant M&A tax experience
- 2+ years experience as Manager or equivalent in M&A tax
- Experience in tax due diligence, deal structuring, and integration
- In-depth knowledge of U.S. federal income taxation (Subchapter C, Subchapter K, Sections 382, 338, 1202)
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
- Ability to supervise, coach, and mentor junior team members
- Ability to co-locate in person 2-3 days per week (hybrid)
- Ability to travel up to 25%
Aprio Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is generally positioned as competitive and fairly paid across many roles, with clearer benchmarking helped by public job-posted ranges and compensation aggregators.
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Healthcare Strength — Health, dental, and vision coverage is positioned as comprehensive and available from day one for full-time hires, which is stronger than the more typical waiting-period approach.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings include a 401(k) with profit sharing and access to FSA/Dependent Care accounts, which can improve total rewards when firm performance supports contributions.
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The Company
What We Do
Aprio is a premier CPA and business advisory firm that advises clients and associates on how to achieve what’s next. Aprio’s associates work as integrated teams across advisory, assurance, tax, outsourcing, staffing and private client services, bringing the best thinking and personal commitment to each client. Across practices, Aprio brings together proven expertise, deep understanding and strategic foresight for industries including Manufacturing and Distribution; Non-Profit and Education; Professional Services; Real Estate and Construction; Retail, Franchise and Hospitality; and Technology and Blockchain. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Aprio has grown to over 1,000+ team members. To serve clients wherever life or business may take them, Aprio’s teams speak more than 30 languages and work with clients in over 50 countries.
