Tax Manager, Mergers & Acquisitions
Hybrid Atlanta AustinBaltimore +12 Full-time Manager Tax
At a glance
Manager-level Tax role at Aprio. Atlanta · full-time · $143,800–$170,000 base.
SalaryStated by Aprio
$143,800 – $170,000
Base salary for this role, in USD per year, as published in the posting.
RoleTax
SeniorityManager
LocationAtlanta
WorkplaceHybrid
EmploymentFull-time
Base pay$143,800–$170,000
PostedOct 4, 2026 · 2w ago
Also hiring inAustin, Baltimore, Chicago, Denver +10
Role brief
financeroles summary, based on the employer's posting.
What you'll do
- Run buy-side diligence, deal structuring, sell-side tax work and post-close support for M&A clients
- Guide clients and internal partners on tax effects of acquisitions, sales, joint ventures and restructurings
- Analyze tax and financial records to surface deal risks and opportunities, then research complex M&A tax questions
- Coordinate with legal, finance, corporate development and outside advisers throughout transactions
- Review client advice and technical memos, coach junior staff, and improve tools and engagement practices
What you bring
- You hold an accounting bachelor’s degree and a master’s in taxation; a JD or LLM is preferred
- You have CPA or bar admission and at least five years of relevant M&A tax work
- You have at least two years at manager level or equivalent in M&A tax
- You bring tax due diligence, structuring and integration experience, plus knowledge of U.S. corporate and partnership taxation
Who this fits
This manager role suits an experienced M&A tax professional ready to lead engagements and develop junior colleagues. You’ll work in person two to three days per week and may travel up to a quarter of your time.
From the employer
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.
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