Senior Associate, M&A Tax

Cohen & Co.

$70K — $140K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3-5 years of public accounting experience
  • Experience in M&A Tax or transaction-related work
  • CPA or JD preferred (or in progress)
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Excellent organizational and communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Support multiple M&A projects and billable workstreams
  • Assist in meeting deadlines and maintaining client deliverables
  • Communicate with engagement teams for client support
  • Perform core M&A Tax activities including due diligence and transaction modeling
  • Prepare and analyze transaction-related tax data
  • Assist with tax research for transaction-related projects
  • Guide and review the work of junior staff

Benefits

  • Comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards package
  • Flexible time off beyond standard PTO
  • Annual discretionary merit increases and bonuses
  • Resources for talent development and growth opportunities
  • Support for community engagement activities
Full Job Description
What You'll Do

Ready to work on deals that actually move the needle?
As a Senior in our M&A Tax practice, you'll play a hands-on role supporting complex transactions from due diligence through structuring. You'll work closely with Managers and Partners on sophisticated M&A tax matters while building your technical expertise, client exposure, and deal experience in a fast-growing practice that values curiosity, accountability, and strong execution.

Client Support & Engagement Delivery
  • Support client engagements and billable workstreams across multiple M&A projects
  • Assist in meeting deadlines and maintaining high-quality client deliverables
  • Communicate effectively with engagement teams to ensure consistent client support

M&A Tax Execution & Technical Work
  • Perform core M&A Tax activities, including:
  • Tax due diligence
  • Transaction modeling
  • Deal and internal restructuring support
  • Prepare and analyze transaction-related tax data and documentation
  • Assist with tax research and ad hoc transaction-related projects

Team Collaboration & Development
  • Work closely with Managers and Partners on engagement execution
  • Support junior staff through review and day-to-day guidance
  • Contribute to team efficiency and best practices

Operational Excellence
  • Follow established processes while identifying opportunities to improve efficiency
  • Ensure work is accurate, organized, and delivered on time

Who You Are

Required
  • 3-5 years of public accounting experience
  • Exposure to M&A Tax or transaction-related work
  • CPA or JD preferred (or in progress)
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills

Preferred Technical Experience
  • Tax research
  • Attribute analysis
  • Analysis of the tax treatment of transaction costs
  • Preservation and profiling of tax attributes, including:
  • Earnings and profits
  • Stock basis
  • Section 382 ownership studies

Location:
  • Preferred Locations: Cleveland, OH; Buffalo, NY; Philadelphia or Pittsburgh, PA
  • Other Locations: Akron or Youngstown, OH; Detroit or St. Clair Shores, MI; New York City, NY; Denver, CO; Milwaukee, WI; Chicago, IL
  • Hybrid work environment


Estimated Base Range: $70,000 - $140,000*

*Base compensation offered to candidates are determined based on factors such as candidate's relevant skillset, experience, licensure, and certifications, as well as job responsibilities, geography, market considerations, and organizational needs. At Cohen & Co, we don't stop at setting ourselves apart by offering competitive base compensation. As part of our 'great people first' foundational principle, our firm offers a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards package that allows each employee to design a package that best suits their needs and goes beyond standard options, including time off outside of your standard PTO to recharge and give back to the community, annual discretionary merit increases and bonuses, talent development resources to tap into growth opportunities.

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