Transactions Tax (M&A), Director at Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP in San Jose, California

Job Description:

Overview



Baker Tilly is a leading advisory, tax and assurance firm, providing clients with a genuine coast-to-coast and global advantage in major regions of the U.S. and in many of the world's leading financial centers - New York, London, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago and Boston. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP (Baker Tilly) provide professional services through an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable laws, regulations and professional standards. Baker Tilly US, LLP is a licensed independent CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities provide tax and business advisory services to their clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities are not licensed CPA firms.


Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP, trading as Baker Tilly, are independent members of Baker Tilly International, a worldwide network of independent accounting and business advisory firms in 141 territories, with 43,000 professionals and a combined worldwide revenue of $5.2 billion. Visit bakertilly.com or join the conversation on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram.


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Job Description:




Responsibilities



Are you interested in joining one of the fastest growing public accounting firms?


If yes, consider joining Baker Tilly (BT) as a Director in our National Specialty Tax Practice, focused on Merger and Acquisitions Tax Transactions. In this role you will be focused on pre-transaction readiness, tax due diligence, transaction tax structuring as well as tax remediation and post-transaction integration services. This is a tremendous opportunity for someone to have a large impact on office growth. You will work side-by-side with firm leadership and our associates to serve clients and build the business, having a direct impact on the firm's success. You will be a valued mentor and coach to a group of talented staff, utilizing your expertise to help develop their technical and professional skills. As one of the fastest growing firms in the nation, BT has the ability to provide you with an amazing ownership experience working with some of the most entrepreneurial partners in our field. Must be located near one of our West Coast offices.



You will enjoy this role if:

• You are able and excited to drive growth and able to market source new clients and new business
  
  


• You are excited about having a direct impact to grow this new service and have proven experience in tax technology system implementation service line
  
  


• You want to work for a leading CPA advisory firm which is growing, growth means more opportunity
  
  


• You are passionate about contributing to your team's professional growth and your continued development, creating endless opportunities now, for tomorrow
  
  
  

What You Will Do:

• Work with clients on tax matters associated with integration, divestment, joint ventures, public equity offerings, and legal entity realignment
  
  


• Deliver appropriate tax consulting and compliance services to companies involved in large mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and other restructuring transactions.
  
  


• Direct complex tax research, formulate tax-planning strategies, and perform tax department assessments
  
  


• Utilize your entrepreneurial skills to network and build strong relationships internally and externally with the goal of acquiring new clients, projects, and revenue. Actively participate in request for proposals to pursue additional clients/services for the firm
  
  


• Operate within and effectively leverage Baker Tilly's matrixed structure of industry, service and geography to develop and execute growth strategies and work in close coordination with regional and national leaders
  
  


• Represent Baker Tilly and develop relationships Nationally and, participate in relevant industry events and undertake speaking engagements
  
  

Qualifications




Successful candidates will have:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting required., master's or advanced degree desirable
  
  


• CPA required; LLM in Taxation or Juris Doctorate desired
  
  


• At least fifteen years in Professional Services working on tax transactions related to merger and acquisitions
  
  


• Proven success and knowledge in growing and building book of business and an entrepreneurial nature
  
  


• A leader with a demonstrated ability to develop relationships and serve as a value architect
  
  


• Demonstrated management, analytical, organization, interpersonal, project management, communication skills
  
  


• Ability to lead and supervise others, provide exceptional client service, demonstrate commitment to continuous learning in order to stay current regarding applicable strategies, see the "big picture" as well as the details, display appropriate ethical knowledge and commitment, and exhibit a sense of urgency and commitment to quality and the timely completion of projects
  
  


• Ability to travel nationally as needed for client engagements
  
  

For California, Colorado, New York and Washington: The compensation range for this role is $210,380 to $455,850. Actual compensation is influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to skills, experience, qualifications, and geographic location.


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