GHJ is looking for a Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Tax Senior / Supervising Senior

WHY we get up in the morning

At GHJ we help our people and clients pursue their passions, build thriving businesses, and create a better future.

WHAT we believe

We believe that collaboration is the foundation for success. We work as a business advocate for our clients – providing personalized service and building long-term relationships to help position our clients for the future.

HOW we succeed

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, we are able to meet our strategic objectives of Remaining Fiercely Independent (financial success), Meeting client demands/needs (client success), Reinforcing and expanding cultural distinction (people success).

Summary of Role:

The M&A Tax Senior / Supervising Senior Associate is part of GHJ’s thriving M&A Tax practice, and will be working on middle-market mergers and acquisitions, in which we are not only tax advisors but business advocates.  You will have opportunities to engage in financial and strategic transactions.  Advanced technical skills in a variety of tax matters related to mergers and acquisitions and familiarity with mergers and acquisitions are critical.  In addition, well-developed and applied accounting and finance skills are required.  

You will be responsible for:

• Assist with M&A Tax consulting engagements, including but not limited to, tax due diligence, cross-border and domestic tax structuring, cross-border financing, and modeling the tax consequences of various acquisitions and dispositions.
• Perform discrete tax consulting engagements such as Section 382 analysis, gross-up analysis, after-tax proceeds analysis, domestic or foreign earnings and profits calculation, basis calculation, purchase price allocation and transaction costs analysis.
• Review and model complex partnership operating agreements and sales agreements.
• Coordinate with GHJ’s State and Local Tax and International Tax practices as well as HLB network firms to develop a holistic view of the tax issues involved in a transaction, and a deliver cohesive message to clients.
• Demonstrate proficient technical skills including the application and interpretation of U.S. federal income tax laws related to mergers and acquisitions, including partnerships, C corporations, S corporations, consolidated groups, among others.
• Research and write tax memoranda on various tax matters.
• Coordinate and assist with compliance aspect of mergers and acquisitions, including purchase price allocations and tax forms required such transactions.
• Maintain professional and cordial relationships with internal and external clients.
• Present M&A tax topics to internal and external audiences from time to time.
• Write and contribute to various articles as needed.
• Help maintain internal administrative items related to the M&A Tax practice.

What we need from you:

• Excellent oral & written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including proven experience liaising with clients.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and use good judgment.

What skills & experience you’ll bring to us:

• Two or more years of tax experience (experience within an accounting firm or law firm is required), preferably with a focus in mergers and acquisitions tax consulting services. 
• Ability to research and understand complicated tax topics.
• Participates in career development program to improve communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Understands personal and team roles; contributes to a positive working environment by building solid relationships with team members; proactively seeks guidance, clarification and feedback; provides guidance, clarification and feedback to less-experienced staff.
• Experience in performing research and providing quality written tax technical advice.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including proven experience liaising with clients. 

Seven decades, overriding focus: our people and our clients.

GHJ was founded in 1953, making us one of the oldest independent firms in the Los Angeles area. Ranked as a top 20 largest accounting firm on the Los Angeles Business Journal’s Book of Lists, the firm has 24 partners and approximately 200 staff members that serve over 3,000 clients. Our firm is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), the AICPA Governmental Audit Quality Center (GAQC), Public Company Accounting Oversite Board (PCAOB), the California Society of CPAs and the California Association of Nonprofits (CAN). Collaboration and maintaining strong relationships are the cornerstones of our success.

We are also an independent member of HLB International, a worldwide organization of over 250 member professional accounting firms and business advisors. This affiliation gives us access to the subject matter experts of other member firms and provides consulting and professional services in over 158 countries through its nearly 800 offices worldwide.

GHJ complies with all local/state regulations in regards to displaying salary ranges. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. Any offered salary is determined based on internal equity, internal salary ranges, market data, ranges, applicant's skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications (e.g. JD, technology), for example. At GHJ, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is: $90,000 - $127,000.

Equal Employment Opportunity

GHJ is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable law, we prohibit discrimination against any applicant or employee based on any legally-recognized basis, including, but not limited to: race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, lactation, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age (40 and over), national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), veteran status, uniformed service member status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. Our commitment to equal opportunity employment applies to all persons involved in our operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee, including Department Heads and co-workers.

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