M&A Tax Due Diligence, Managing Director

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Practice Overview:

Ankura's Transaction Advisory Services ("TAS") practice provides a holistic approach to transaction diligence and execution.

Transactions in today's complex business environment demand agility, focus, and precise execution. As global competition for strategic and undervalued assets continues to rise, it is no longer enough for dealmakers to simply identify and evaluate sustainable value opportunities. They must now execute deals with speed and efficiency and immediately deliver synergies that drive value through strategic growth and improved performance.

Our team has executed transactions on six continents and in virtually every industry. When it comes to mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures and partnerships, licenses, divestitures and carve-outs, and other transaction types, we work seamlessly to structure and complete deals that unlock long-term value, access innovation, and reshape portfolios.

Our team advises clients across the transaction lifecycle, with distinctive capabilities and offerings from pre-acquisition due diligence, transaction strategy to integration planning and execution.

Role Overview:

The Ankura TAS practice is seeking a Managing Director to lead the newly created M&A Transaction Tax practice. As a leader within the TAS practice, you will have the chance to work with various clients and industries, providing strategic tax advice and guidance on complex mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures. To succeed in this role, you must have a strong background in tax planning and consulting, as well as a deep understanding of M&A transactions. If you are a driven and innovative individual with a passion for delivering exceptional client service, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

We will consider remote locations.

Responsibilities:
Lead and manage a team of tax professionals in providing strategic tax advice and guidance for complex mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures
Assist in business development and go to market efforts
Advise clients on M&A tax planning strategies
Provide tax advice on M&A transactions
Perform corporate tax planning and statutory compliance
Assist in establishing and managing M&A tax structures
Analyze and review financial and operational processes of M&A transactions
Liaise with government authorities on tax matters
Conduct research projects on tax-related M&A topics
Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients
Assist in training and developing team members
Participate in internal and external tax seminars and workshops

Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field
Professional certifications such as JD or CPA preferred
8+ years corporate tax experience with an international accounting firm, law firm, or large corporation
Solid understanding of the fundamentals of corporate tax planning, including statutory compliance, and experience in providing tax advice on mergers and acquisitions
Good understanding of federal tax and state and local tax ("SALT")
Excellent knowledge of the tax regulations applicable to M&A transactions, as well as a thorough understanding of the financial and operational processes of M&A transactions
Desire to engage in business development activities
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact with all levels of the organization
Inventive, resourceful, with excellent analytical, modeling and problem-solving skills
Strong supervisory and project management experience
Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Ability to manage multiple engagements
Self-driven, self-starter with ability to work independently in a fast-paced deal environment
Willingness to travel as needed (less than 15%)
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

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