Job Opening for Director, Tax Transaction Advisory Services in Kroll (Houston, TX 77001)

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Kroll Tax Transaction Advisory Services practice evaluates and structures M&A transactions from a tax perspective. We are seeking an experienced Director, Tax Transaction Advisory Services who specializes in State and Local Taxes.

At Kroll, your work will help deliver clarity to our clients’ most complex governance, risk, and transparency challenges. Apply now to join One team, One Kroll.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Within our Transaction Advisory Services (TAS) business, Transaction Tax Services professionals offer tax due diligence, tax structuring and technical tax expertise to our clients.

Lead both buy and sell-side tax due diligence engagements

Identify and analyze state and local income, sales, and use tax and other tax risks associated with historical business operations through discussions with target Management and review of tax documents as well as financial statements

Evaluate the implications of tax risks on the client’s business, financial and accounting goals

Advise client on appropriate resolution of such tax issues within the context of the acquisition or disposition

Review purchase agreements and disclosure schedules for consistency with identified issues and proposed resolution

Understand and convey to clients, complex tax issues in a comprehensible manner

Identify new business opportunities and develop long-term business relationships

Identify cross-marketing opportunities within and across Kroll practice areas

Manage a team of tax professionals to deliver accurate and comprehensive reports in a timely manner

REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum of 8 years related work experience (a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in M&A tax due diligence, deal structuring, and post-acquisition planning)

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in accounting, MST or JD/LLM

Public accounting experience, CPA license a plus

Superior analytical and problem-solving skills

Demonstrated interpersonal, communication, marketing, sales and organizational skills

Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office, with focus on Word and Excel

Proven track record relevant to previous work experience

In order to be considered for a position, you must formally apply via careers.kroll.com.

Kroll is committed to creating an inclusive work environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants regardless of gender, gender identity, race, religion, color, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, age or disability.

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