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Senior Tax Manager, Mergers & Acquisitions

Aprio · Chicago, Illinois · Hybrid

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Pay$171k to $285k a year
LevelSenior Manager · Tax
Work modeHybrid
CPA exam supportMentioned in posting
CPA licenseRequired
Experience8 years+
PostedAug 18, 2026
Found by usSep 30, 2026
Last checkedOct 10, 2026

Quick look

Lead and manage complex M&A tax engagements including due diligence, structuring, and post-transaction planning for clients.

Licensed CPA

Worth knowing: CPA license or equivalent credential required

What they say about the CPA exam

“Tuition Assistance Program and CPA support program with cash incentive upon completion”

From the posting

Work with a Top 20 CPA and advisory firm that Accounts for Anything. Aprio has 40 U.S. office locations, as well as international office locations and more than 3,200 team members that speak 60+ languages across the globe. By bringing together proven expertise, deep understanding, and strategic foresight for fast-growing industries, Aprio ensures clients are prepared for wherever life or business may take them. Discover a top-rated culture, vast growth opportunities and your next big career move with Aprio. Join Aprio's Specialty Tax team and you will help clients maximize their opportunities. Aprio is a progressive, fast-growing firm looking for a Senior Tax Manager, Mergers & Acquisitions to join their dynamic team. The Senior Manager serves as a technical and client-service leader responsible for managing complex transaction tax engagements, developing team members, expanding client relationships, and supporting the growth of the M&A practice. This role leads buy-side and sell-side transaction engagements, transaction structuring projects, tax due diligence, and specialized consulting projects while working closely with partners, directors, Transaction Advisory professionals, attorneys, private equity groups, corporate development teams, and strategic buyers. The ideal candidate possesses deep technical expertise, strong project management skills, and the ability to lead multiple fast-paced engagements simultaneously while maintaining exceptional client service and quality standards. The role also plays a critical part in mentoring and developing M&A professionals and supporting the long-term growth of the practice. Position Responsibilities: Client Service & Technical Leadership Lead and manage complex M&A tax engagements, including: Buy-side tax due diligence Sell-side tax consulting Transaction structuring Post-transaction integration planning Tax attribute analysis Section 382 studies Section 280G analysis Section 1202 consulting Executive compensation and transaction-related tax consulting Review tax due diligence reports, technical memoranda, and client deliverables for quality, accuracy, and completeness. Identify tax risks, exposures, opportunities, and planning strategies related to transactions.

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