Sr Manager - SALT M&A

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Come be a part of the State and Local Tax, Merger and Acquisitions practice (SALT M&A). The State and Local Tax merger and acquisitions practice (SALT M&A), is responsible for performing due diligence and transaction tax consulting to companies ranging from private equity to institutional investors/clients. The team advises clients on risks and solutions related to buying and selling transactions and provides deliverables in firm-provided formats. 

RSM is looking for a dynamic State and Local Tax (SALT) Senior Manager, specializing in Mergers and Acquisitions, to join our expanding Cross-Border M&A Tax Practice. As a part of SALT M&A team, you would advise multinational corporations, private equity firms, and privately held companies on the state and local tax aspects of planning, structuring, due diligence, and executing M&A transactions.

Responsibilities:

• Work as a part of a multi-disciplinary team that focuses on delivering due diligence, tax structuring services, and communicate findings and opportunities to clients
• Manage the SALT component of due diligence and structuring projects by participating on client calls, interviewing targets and their tax advisors
• Analysis of various SALT issues such as Nexus, Combined/Consolidated Reporting, Taxability and Exemptions for Sales Tax, Property Tax and Unclaimed Property
• Identify and act as a liaison for prospective opportunities to provide additional services, such as net operating loss and distressed company tax analysis from a SALT perspective.

Basic Qualifications:

• Requires a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college/university
• Requires a minimum of eight years of tax experience with a minimum of five (5) years of SALT experience within a public accounting firm, a corporate tax department, or a law firm
• Requires a minimum of two (2) years of SALT M&A experience within a public accounting firm, a corporate tax department, or a law firm
• Requires one of the following: CPA or JD
• Ability to handle multiple engagements
• Exceptional quantification, research, and writing skills
• Strong communication skills and professional demeanor.

Preferred qualifications:

• Masters of Taxation, LLM of Tax

At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people. We offer flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance life’s demands, while also maintaining your ability to serve clients. Learn more about our total rewards at https://rsmus.com/careers/working-at-rsm/benefits.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment as RSM does not tolerate discrimination and/or harassment based on race; color; creed; sincerely held religious beliefs, practices or observances; sex (including pregnancy or disabilities related to nursing); gender; sexual orientation; HIV Status; national origin; ancestry; familial or marital status; age; physical or mental disability; citizenship; political affiliation; medical condition (including family and medical leave); domestic violence victim status; past, current or prospective service in the US uniformed service; US Military/Veteran status; pre-disposing genetic characteristics or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law. 

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Compensation Range: $141,900 - $284,900