Tax Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Managing Director/Principal

GHJ is looking for a Tax M&A Managing Director

WHY we get up in the morning

At GHJ, we foster a flexible, entrepreneurial environment so our people achieve their personal and professional goals.

Our success is driven by retaining the best, diverse talent. We invest in our people and technology to deepen firm expertise and fuel sustainable growth. And we partner with our clients locally and globally to deliver innovative solutions.

WHAT we believe

GHJ works side by side with business leaders and nonprofit organizations to deliver responsive, high-impact advisory, tax and accounting solutions that drive real results. Headquartered in Los Angeles with offices in Buffalo, Denver, Orange County and San Jose and backed by our own dispersed workforce, GHJ meets clients where they are to help leaders achieve their strategic goals.

THRIVING On Our Own Terms

We are deeply committed to our core values of Bright Minds, Brave Hearts and Bold Actions and incorporate them into every aspect of our business. By living these values, GHJ measures success by the strength of our relationships, the quality of our impact and the integrity of our actions. The Firm’s independence allows us to make strategic choices to innovate, invest and evolve with purpose. Ultimately, GHJ values operational excellence, financial discipline and the courage to prioritize sustainability over size.

Summary of Role:

GHJ is seeking an accomplished Tax transaction advisory professional with deep M&A/private equity experience to help accelerate the growth of our existing buy-side Transaction Advisory Services practice.

The position reports to the Transaction Advisory Services (TAS) Practice Leader and ultimately to the Tax Department Practice Leader.

The Tax M&A Managing Director will be responsible for leading client engagements requiring Tax M&A expertise. The ideal candidate will have advanced technical skills in a variety of tax areas, along with well-developed and demonstrated management and supervisory skills.  Administrative, leadership, marketing, practice development, and business development responsibilities are also key elements for this position.  

You will be responsible for:

• Managing/leading M&A tax consulting engagements, including but not limited to, tax due diligence, cross border and domestic tax structuring and financing, support of QoE engagements, and modeling the tax consequences of various acquisitions and dispositions;
• Performing discrete tax consulting engagements such as Section 382 analysis, gross up analysis, domestic or foreign earnings and profits calculation, basis calculation, purchase price allocation and transaction costs analysis;
• Reviewing and modeling complex partnership operating agreements and sales agreements;
• Demonstrating expert technical skills including the application and interpretation of U.S. federal income tax law including Subchapter C corporations, partnerships, consolidated groups, tax efficient structuring and use of debt, and the reorganization provisions of the Internal Revenue Code;
• Preparing written memoranda documenting research and analyzing appropriate outcomes based on application of the facts to tax law;
• To the extent required, reviewing and assisting with tax compliance-related consulting particularly as related to transactions;
• Proactively assisting in the firm’s various initiatives including tax technical updates, thought leadership, webinars and others;
• Maintaining knowledge of general economic and political trends of possible tax or other legislation that could affect the business climate;
• Supervising members of the tax team and providing on-the-job training;
• Working to develop responsible, trained staff by assisting in recruiting, performance evaluations, developing training aids, and acting as an instructor in professional development programs;
• Possessing a complete knowledge of the firm's philosophy and its positions on tax issues;
• Maintaining knowledge of general economic and political trends impacting possible tax or other legislation that could affect the business climate;
• Assisting in the client pursuit process (developing proposals, presenting at client pitch meetings, etc.);
• Proactively continuing to grow professional network and attending or participating in specific industry events;
• Collaborating with peers in other GHJ departments by promoting and identifying potential cross-selling opportunities; 
• Taking ownership of billing process for your clients and actively engaging in the AR collection process; 
• Working to effectively plan engagement including addressing any complex issues in advance of the start of the project;
• Identifying value-added projects and opportunities for expanded client business;
• Presence and regular engagement on social media networking platforms (e.g. LinkedIn);
• Possibly leading a tax department or firm initiative.  

What we need from you:

• 10+ years of experience in public accounting (tax), demonstrating a proven ability in handling tax complexity, scope, and research.
• Prior leadership of client engagements and supervisory experience of managers and staff.
• Excellent oral & written communication skills.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and use good judgment.
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong coaching skills and the desire to participate in our Coaching Program.
• Creative thinker with entrepreneurial approach to client interactions, including tax planning and bringing value to clients.
• Willingness to lead firm or tax department initiatives and be seen as a leader in the tax department.  

What skills & experience you’ll bring to us:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, or related equivalent.
• Masters of Science degree in Taxation or a J.D. highly preferred
• CPA certification or active law license required.