Full-time Transaction Tax Director - M&A Tax, Grant Thornton

Grant Thornton is seeking a Transaction Tax Director to join our team in Los

Angeles, CA.  Other approved location is San Francisco, CA.

As the Transaction Tax Director, you will lead innovative tax planning,

consulting, and compliance skills on M&A projects for your multiple clients –

all with the resources, environment, and support to help you excel. You’ll

collaborate with the Transaction Tax team and assist leading on planning,

execution, and direction of engagements because together is how we succeed.

From day one, you will be empowered by high-quality tools and resources to

thrive in their role to meet client needs and help you achieve more

confidently.

Your day-to-day may include:

• Manage, develop, train, and mentor Mangers, Senior Associates, and Staff on
• M&A projects and assess performance for engagement and year-end reviews
• Maintain active communication during engagement to manage expectations,
• ensure satisfaction, make sure deadlines are met, and lead change efforts
• effectively and efficiently
• Work closely with our Transaction Services colleagues, focusing on the tax
• aspects of mergers and acquisitions and other transactions-related work
• Assist in conducting buy-side and sell-side tax due diligence, advising on
• tax efficient acquisitions and divestments, advising clients on tax efficient
• restructurings, reviewing taxes in financial models, and reviewing
• transaction documents
• Be involved in researching tax issues, preparing written communication in a
• succinct and deal-driven manner, helping clients with responses to tax
• authorities, and assisting clients in strategizing on the tax aspects of the
• transactions
• Assist Directors on project development, client pursuit initiatives and the
• management of priority accounts
• Perform analysis of a client’s tax attributes surrounding certain 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 both private and public clients
• Other duties as assigned
• You have the following technical skills and qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting. Master’s in Taxation/LLM in Taxation

strongly preferred. Also accepted: Masters or Ph.D. in Economics, Statistics,

Public Policy, Mathematics, Business, Finance, Financial Engineering,

Management Science and Engineering, Financial Mathematics, Industrial

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• Minimum eight to twelve years of progressive federal tax consulting and/or
• compliance experience in public accounting or a combination of corporate and

public accounting experience. Five to Seven years of qualified Mergers and

Acquisitions tax services/ due diligence.

• CPA or JD/active law license required
• Experience in 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 federal 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, including
• spreadsheet modeling
• Can travel as needed
• The base salary range for this position is between $247,250 and $319,880.
• Placement within the pay range is at Grant Thornton’s discretion, and it is
• based on multiple factors, including but not limited to, job -related
• knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, progression within the role,

geographic location, and internal equity. At Grant Thornton, compensation

decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and

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At Grant Thornton, we believe in making business more personal and building

trust into every result – for our clients and you. Here, we go beyond your

expectations of a career in professional services by offering a career path with

more: more opportunity, more flexibility, and more support. It’s what makes us

different, and we think being different makes us better.

In the U.S., Grant Thornton delivers professional services through two

specialized entities: Grant Thornton LLP, a licensed, certified public

accounting (CPA) firm that provides audit and assurance services ― and Grant

Thornton Advisors LLC (not a licensed CPA firm), which exclusively provides

non-attest offerings, including tax and advisory services.

In 2025, Grant Thornton formed a multinational, multidisciplinary platform with

Grant Thornton Ireland. The platform offers a premier Trans-Atlantic advisory

and tax practice, as well as independent American and Irish audit practices.

With $2.7 billion in revenues and more than 50 offices spanning the U.S.,

Ireland and other territories, the platform delivers a singular client

experience that includes enhanced solutions and capabilities, backed by powerful

technologies and a roster of 12,000 quality-driven professionals enjoying

exceptional career-growth opportunities and a distinctive cross-border culture.

Grant Thornton is part of the Grant Thornton International Limited network,

which provides access to its member firms in more than 150 global markets.

The team you’re about to join is ready to help you thrive. Here’s how:

• Whether it's your work location, weekly schedule, or flex time off, we empower
• you with the options to work the way that it best serves your clients and your

life. Consistent with the firm's hybrid work model, this position will require

in-person attendance at least three days per week, either at a GT office or

client site.

• Here, you are supported to prioritize your overall well-being through
• work-life integration options that work best for you and those in your
• household.
• We understand that your needs, responsibilities and experiences are different

— and we think that’s a good thing. That’s why we support you with personalized

and comprehensive benefits that recognize and empower all the identities, roles

and aspirations that make you, well, you. See how at www.gt.com/careers

• When it comes to inclusion, we are committed to doing more than checking

boxes. Explore all the ways we’re taking action for diversity, equity &

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• Here’s what you can expect next:
• If you apply and are selected to interview, a Grant Thornton team member will

reach out to you to schedule a time to connect. We encourage you to also check

out other roles that may be a good fit for you or get to know us a little bit

better at www.gt.com/careers.

Benefits:

We understand that your needs, responsibilities and experiences are

different, and we think that’s a good thing. That’s why we support you with

personalized and comprehensive benefits that recognize and empower all the

identities, roles and aspirations that make you, well, you. For an overview of

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• visit: https://www.grantthornton.com/careers/rewards-and-benefits
• Benefits for internship positions: Grant Thornton interns are eligible to
• participate in the firm’s medical, dental and vision insurance programs and

the firm’s employee assistance program. Interns also receive a minimum of 72

hours of paid sick leave and are paid for firm holidays that fall within

their internship period.

• Benefits for seasonal employee positions: Grant Thornton seasonal employees
• are eligible to participate in the firm’s medical, dental and vision

insurance programs and the firm’s employee assistance program. Seasonal

employees may also be eligible to participate in the firm’s 401(k) savings

plan and employee retirement plan in accordance with applicable plan terms

and eligibility requirements. Seasonal employees receive a minimum of 72

hours of paid sick leave.

Grant Thornton employees may be eligible for a discretionary, annual bonus based

on individual and firm performance, subject to the terms, conditions and

eligibility criteria of the applicable bonus plan or program. Interns and

seasonal employees are not eligible for bonus compensation.

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All personnel decisions (including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring,

training, working conditions, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits,

evaluations, and termination) are made without regard to race, color, religion,

national origin, sex, age, marital or civil union status, pregnancy or

pregnancy-related condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression,

citizenship status, veteran status, disability, handicap, genetic predisposition

or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local

law.

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and local laws, it is the policy of Grant Thornton to provide reasonable

accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a

disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy

regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of

employment, including the application process. To make an accommodation request,

please contact HRHelp@us.gt.com.

For Los Angeles Applicants only: We will consider for employment all qualified

Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with

the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los

Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

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or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued

employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal

penalties and civil liability. Grant Thornton does not require or administer lie

detector tests as a condition of employment or continued employment.