Cherry Bekaert LLP

Transaction Tax Senior Manager

Cherry Bekaert LLP$159K — $254K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's in Accounting, Finance or related field; advanced degree/certifications (MST, LLM, JD, CPA) preferred
  • 7+ years experience in transaction tax or tax advisory with leadership responsibility
  • Strong knowledge of tax laws and regulations relevant to transactions
  • Experience managing high-stakes client engagements and multiple priorities
  • Strong analytical and project management skills for financial data interpretation
  • Advanced communication skills to advise clients and collaborate with stakeholders
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and tax software

Responsibilities

  • Lead complex transaction tax engagements including mergers and acquisitions
  • Advise clients on tax implications and strategies for successful business outcomes
  • Develop strategic tax planning initiatives for optimizing client results
  • Build strong client relationships and coordinate with stakeholders for tax solutions
  • Mentor and coach tax professionals to strengthen future leadership
  • Monitor tax legislation changes and communicate impacts on planning
  • Identify business development opportunities and contribute to proposals

Benefits

  • Collaborative environment focused on career growth and professional development
  • Values that promote inclusion, integrity, collaboration, and mutual respect
  • Opportunities to innovate and engage in meaningful work
  • Competitive compensation and comprehensive total rewards package
  • Flexibility to balance impactful work with personal life
  • Access to a diverse network of professionals for learning and connection opportunities
Full Job Description
As a result of continued growth, Cherry Bekaert's Transaction Tax Services practice is seeking a Senior Manager to join our remote, nationally-distributed team focused on tax due diligence and structuring for private equity (PE) sponsors, family offices and strategic acquirers across the middle market. In this high-impact leadership role, you will guide complex merger, acquisition, restructuring and strategic transaction engagements within our Advisory service line. This position is designed for someone ready to expand their leadership influence; advising clients on significant business decisions, mentoring developing talent, and playing a meaningful role in the continued growth and succession planning of the practice, if that's you - let's have a conversation.

As a Transaction Tax Senior Manager, you will:
  • Lead complex transaction tax engagements, including mergers, acquisitions, restructurings and other significant corporate transactions
  • Advise clients on transaction tax implications, planning opportunities and strategies that support successful business outcomes
  • Develop and implement strategic tax planning initiatives that help optimize client results across complex transactions
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to clients by building strong relationships and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders to deliver comprehensive tax solutions
  • Lead, coach and mentor tax professionals, supporting their development and strengthening the practice's future leadership bench
  • Monitor and communicate changes in tax legislation and explain how those changes may impact clients and transaction planning
  • Support practice growth by identifying business development opportunities and contributing to proposal efforts


What you bring to the role:
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field; advanced degree and/or professional credential such as MST, LLM, JD or CPA strongly preferred
  • Minimum of 7+ years of experience in transaction tax, public accounting or a related tax advisory environment, with demonstrated leadership responsibility
  • Strong knowledge of transaction tax laws, regulations and planning considerations
  • Experience managing complex, high-stakes client engagements and multiple priorities at the same time
  • Strong analytical, decision-making and project management skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data
  • Advanced communication skills, including the ability to advise clients, collaborate with stakeholders and support proposal activity
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and tax software applications


What you can expect from us:
  • Our shared values that foster inclusion and belonging including uncompromising integrity, collaboration, trust, and mutual respect
  • The opportunity to innovate and do work that motivates and engages you
  • A collaborative environment focused on enabling you to further your career growth and continuous professional development
  • Competitive compensation and a total rewards package that focuses on all aspects of your wellbeing
  • Flexibility to do impactful work and the time to enjoy your life outside of work
  • Opportunities to connect and learn from professionals from different backgrounds and with different cultures


Benefits Information:

Cherry Bekaert cares about our people. We offer competitive compensation packages based on performance that recognize the value our people bring to our clients and our Firm. The salary range for this position is included below. Individual salaries within this range are determined by a variety of factors including but not limited to the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education, knowledge, skills, and geographic location. In addition, we offer a comprehensive, high-quality benefits program which includes annual bonus, medical, dental, and vision care; disability and life insurance; generous Paid Time Off; retirement plans; Paid Care Leave; and other programs that are dedicated to enhancing your personal and work life and providing you and your family with a measure of financial protection.

Pay Range:
$159,200 - $254,600

About Cherry Bekaert LLP

Cherry Bekaert is a public accounting firm that provides a wide range of services to clients in various industries. The company offers audit, tax, and advisory services to help clients achieve their business goals. Cherry Bekaert has a team of over 1,200 professionals who are committed to delivering high-quality work and exceptional customer service. The company has offices in several states across the US and serves clients in both the public and private sectors.
Learn more about Cherry Bekaert LLP
Size
1,200 employees
Industry
5 Year Trend
+10%
Revenue
$220 million

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