Senior Associate Transaction Advisory (M&A) Tax | Federal
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At FORVIS, your career is designed with a purpose. We want our team members to thrive professionally and feel the impact their work yields when serving clients, industries, and local communities. This starts by empowering team members to design a career journey that leverages their skills and fuels their passions.
Creating a best-in-class employee experience is at the heart of our vision for the future. With several industry focus areas, multiple service lines, and locations in five geographical regions across the country to choose from, the opportunities for your career are without limit.
About FORVIS
FORVIS is a Top-10 professional services firm providing assurance, tax, and advisory services, driven by our commitment to using our forward vision to provide rewarding career opportunities and deliver unmatched client experiences. Learn more at FORVIS.com
Design your career with purpose at FORVIS. For more information about our firm locations, visit FORVIS.com. FORVIS, LLP is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, or other protected classifications.
It is FORVIS's standard policy not to accept unsolicited referrals or resumes from any source other than directly from candidates.
• FORVIS expressly reserves the right not to consider unsolicited referrals and/or resumes from vendors including and without limitation, search firms, staffing agencies, fee-based referral services, and recruiting agencies.
• FORVIS further reserves the right not to pay a fee to a recruiter or agency unless such recruiter or agency has a signed vendor agreement with FORVIS.
• Any resume or CV submitted to any employee of FORVIS without having a FORVIS vendor agreement in place will be considered the property of FORVIS.
Requisition Number: 2234472
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Description & Requirements
At Forvis Mazars, our Transaction Advisory team is led by a talented team of experienced transaction advisors, who have a sincere appreciation for people and how they are each uniquely motivated. We focus on training and developing our teams to help them reach their full potential. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and seek variety, we would love to talk to you!
In this position, you will develop expertise, expand your knowledge and build collaborative relationships within the practice and with clients. Further, you will have meaningful support from firm leadership for substantial professional development and perform federal tax due diligence while living inside or outside of traditional major markets.
The Transaction Advisory leadership team takes pride in creating and maintaining a supportive and respectful environment for our team members. Apply if you are interested in learning how we can support your professional and personal goals.
How you will contribute:
- Performing buy-side and sell-side tax due diligence for private equity groups and corporate clients
- Analyzing tax risks of target companies using tax returns, accounting information, and interviews with management
- Preparing and analyzing reports correlating tax diligence and tax structuring findings with client valuations
- Identifying issues affecting purchase price, deal structure, or deal termination
- Reading and advising clients with respect to purchasing agreements
- Recommending post-acquisition actions to achieve tax efficiency and minimize tax risks
- Working closely with executives, investment bankers, private equity and corporate clients, attorneys, or other stakeholders
- Working alongside other Forvis Mazars team members to exceed client expectations
We are looking for people who have Forward Vision and:
- Extensive analytical and project management skills, including the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Experience with corporate and flow-through concepts
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to develop relationships with both team members and external clients
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, primarily Excel and PowerPoint
- Willingness and ability to travel
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in accounting from an accredited college/university, JD or master's degree in taxation preferred
- CPA license or admission to state bar preferred
- Two (2) plus years of experience in corporate or partnership tax or M&A transaction tax from a large public accounting or consulting firm
- Strong current knowledge of U.S. federal income tax, mergers, and acquisitions, and transaction services
- Current knowledge of state and local tax is a plus
- Recent experience with corporate and pass-through tax concepts
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, primarily Excel and PowerPoint
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Colorado's Equal Pay for Equal Work Act (SB 19-085)
Pursuant to Colorado's Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the salary range displayed is for the Colorado market. The salary for this role will be based on the experience, education, and skill set of the individual for the position. Total compensation and benefits consist of salary, group health plan benefits, 401(K), profit-sharing contributions, flexible time off, and parental leave. Forvis Mazars reserves the right to make changes to the salary range based on business needs.
Colorado Salary Range:
CO Minimum Salary (USD)
$ 65,000
CO Maximum Salary (USD)
$ 108,500
New York City Pay Transparency
Pursuant to the pay transparency laws of New York State and other local ordinances within the state including (but not limited to) New York City, the salary range displayed is for the New York markets. The salary for this role will be based on the experience, education, and skill set of the individual for the position. Total compensation and benefits consist of salary, group health plan benefits, 401(K), profit-sharing contributions, flexible time off, and parental leave. Forvis Mazars reserves the right to make changes to the salary range based on business needs.
New York Salary Range:
NY Minimum Salary (USD)
$ 75,000
NY Maximum Salary (USD)
$ 137,000
California Pay Transparency
Pursuant to the pay transparency laws of California, the salary range displayed is for the California market. The salary for this role will be based on the experience, education, and skill set of the individual for the position. Total compensation and benefits consist of salary, group health plan benefits, 401(K), profit-sharing contributions, flexible time off, and parental leave. Forvis Mazars reserves the right to make changes to the salary range based on business needs.
California Salary Range:
CA Minimum Salary (USD)
$ 75,000
CA Maximum Salary (USD)
$ 137,000
Los Angeles County and City Fair Chance Ordinance
Los Angeles County and City Fair Chance Ordinance", Forvis Mazars will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including but not limited to the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the LA County Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act." Please see the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance and the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance notice for more information.
Maryland Wage Transparency
Pursuant to Maryland's Wage Range Transparency Law, the salary range displayed is for the Maryland market. The salary for this role will be based on the experience, education, and skill set of the individual for the position. Positions that are non-exempt will be eligible for overtime pay compensable at a rate of one and a half times the hourly rate for any hours worked over 40 in a work week. Benefits are eligibility-based and could include group health plan benefits, 401(K), profit-sharing contributions, flexible time off, and parental leave. Forvis Mazars reserves the right to make changes to the salary range based on business needs.
MD Minimum Salary (USD)
$ 65000
MD Maximum Salary (USD)
$ 108500
Illinois Wage Transparency
Pursuant to Illinois' Equal Pay Act, the salary range displayed is for the Illinois market. The salary for this role will be based on the experience, education, and skill set of the individual for the position. Non-exempt/hourly positions will be eligible for time and half pay for employees that work over 40 hours in a workweek. Benefits are eligibility-based and could include group health plan benefits, 401(K), bonuses, profit-sharing contributions, flexible time off, and parental leave. For more information on benefits, please visit https://resourcecenter.forvismazars.us/. Forvis Mazars reserves the right to make changes to the salary range based on business needs.
IL Minimum Salary (USD)
$ 65000
IL Maximum Salary (USD)
$ 108500
Close Date: 04/24/2025
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With a legacy spanning more than 100 years, Forvis Mazars is committed to providing a different perspective and an unmatched client experience that feels right, personal and natural. We respect and reflect the range of perspectives, knowledge and local understanding of our people and clients. We take the time to listen to deliver consistent audit and assurance, tax, advisory and consulting services worldwide.
We nurture a deep understanding of our clients’ industries, delivering greater insight, deeper specialization and tailored solutions through people who listen to understand, are responsive and consult with purpose to deliver value.
About Forvis Mazars, LLP
Forvis Mazars, LLP is an independent member of Forvis Mazars Global, a leading global professional services network. Ranked among the largest public accounting firms in the United States, the firm’s 7,000 dedicated team members provide an Unmatched Client Experience® through the delivery of assurance, tax, and consulting services for clients in all 50 states and internationally through the global network. Visit forvismazars.us to learn more.
Forvis Mazars, LLP is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, or other protected classifications.
It is Forvis Mazars, LLP standard policy not to accept unsolicited referrals or resumes from any source other than directly from candidates.
Forvis Mazars, LLP expressly reserves the right not to consider unsolicited referrals and/or resumes from vendors including and without limitation, search firms, staffing agencies, fee-based referral services, and recruiting agencies.
Forvis Mazars, LLP further reserves the right not to pay a fee to a recruiter or agency unless such recruiter or agency has a signed vendor agreement with Forvis Mazars, LLP.Any resume or CV submitted to any employee of Forvis Mazars, LLP without having a Forvis Mazars, LLP vendor agreement in place will be considered the property of Forvis Mazars, LLP.