Aprio

Senior Tax Manager, Mergers & Acquisitions

Aprio πŸ“ Dallas, USA πŸ”€ Hybrid Posted Aug 18, 2026 via Aprio careers
full-time πŸ“‚ Finance & Accounting πŸ”€ Hybrid 🏭 Finance & Banking

✨ Job Highlights

  • β˜…Pay: $170,600 to $285,000 a year
  • β˜…Hybrid: Dallas; New York or Washington
  • β˜…Full-time role in finance & accounting
  • β˜…Experience asked for: 8 to 12 years
  • β˜…Education: Bachelor's degree
  • β˜…Apply directly on Aprio's careers site
  • β˜…Posted August 18, 2026

Full Job Description

Senior Tax Manager, Mergers & Acquisitions job at Aprio in Dallas

Aprio is recruiting a Senior Tax Manager, Mergers & Acquisitions to join the team in Dallas; New York or Washington. It is a hybrid full-time role, so plan on splitting your week between home and the office. Pay for this role is set at $170,600 to $285,000 a year, according to the posting.

The description below comes from Aprio's own job 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.
  • Advise clients and internal stakeholders on the tax implications of mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, restructurings, joint ventures, and recapitalizations.
  • Research and analyze complex federal and state tax issues affecting transaction structures.
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to clients throughout all phases of the transaction lifecycle.
  • Engagement Management

  • Lead multiple engagements simultaneously while managing deadlines, budgets, and resource allocation.
  • Ensure projects are delivered efficiently and meet Aprio quality and risk management standards.
  • Monitor engagement economics, realization, WIP, billing, and profitability.
  • Collaborate with Specialty Tax, Transaction Advisory, International Tax, SALT, Legal, and other internal service teams.
  • Manage client communications and act as the primary day-to-day relationship lead for key accounts.
  • Practice Development & Growth

  • Support practice growth through business development efforts and relationship expansion.
  • Identify opportunities to cross-sell Aprio services across existing client relationships.
  • Assist in developing proposals, presentations, thought leadership, and marketing initiatives.
  • Participate in networking activities, industry events, and referral-source development.
  • Support Directors and Partners in pursuing strategic growth opportunities within the M&A marketplace.
  • Leadership & Talent Development

  • Supervise, coach, and mentor Managers, Senior Associates, Associates, and offshore resources.
  • Provide ongoing feedback, career development guidance, and performance coaching.
  • Assist with recruiting, interviewing, onboarding, and retention efforts.
  • Develop technical training materials and facilitate internal training sessions.
  • Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and client service excellence.
  • Risk Management & Quality Control

  • Ensure compliance with Aprio policies, engagement standards, and risk management requirements.
  • Escalate significant technical, independence, or client acceptance issues when appropriate.
  • Support quality control reviews and technical consultations.
  • Maintain awareness of emerging tax law developments and transaction trends.
  • Help drive process standardization and continuous improvement initiatives across the M&A practice.
  • Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or related field.
  • CPA, JD, LLM (Tax), or equivalent professional credential required.
  • 8 to 12+ years of progressive tax experience, including significant M&A transaction tax experience.
  • Experience within a national or large regional public accounting firm preferred.
  • Extensive knowledge of:
  • Corporate taxation
  • Partnership taxation
  • Tax due diligence
  • Transaction structuring
  • Section 382
  • Section 280G
  • Section 1202
  • Tax attribute analysis
  • Related federal tax concepts
  • Proven ability to lead complex client engagements and manage multiple deadlines simultaneously.
  • Strong project management, client relationship management, and business development skills.
  • Advanced analytical, research, communication, and presentation abilities.
  • Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and tax research platforms.
  • Success Measures

    A successful Senior Manager will:

  • Maintain high levels of client satisfaction and engagement quality.
  • Deliver projects on time and within budget.
  • Develop and mentor future leaders within the practice.
  • Drive profitable growth through client expansion and business development.
  • Support strong realization, WIP management, and engagement economics.
  • Serve as a recognized technical resource within the M&A Specialty Tax practice.
  • Contribute to a scalable, repeatable delivery model that supports continued growth of the M&A service line.
  • Why work for Aprio

    Whether you are just starting out, looking to advance into management or searching for your next leadership role, Aprio offers an opportunity to grow with a future-focused, innovative firm.

    Perks/Benefits we offer for full-time team members

    - Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance on the first day of employment
    - Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account
    - 401k with Profit Sharing
    - 9+ holidays and discretionary time off structure
    - Parental Leave - coverage for both primary and secondary caregivers
    - Tuition Assistance Program and CPA support program with cash incentive upon completion
    - Discretionary incentive compensation based on firm, group and individual performance
    - Incentive compensation related to origination of new client sales
    - Top rated wellness program
    - Flexible working environment including remote and hybrid options

    What’s in it for you

    - Working with an industry leader: Be part of a high-growth firm that is passionate for what’s next.
    - An awesome culture: Thirty-one fundamental behaviors guide our culture every day ensuring we always deliver an exceptional team-member and client experience. We call it the Aprio Way. This shared mindset creates lasting relationships between team members and with clients.
    - A great team: Work with a high-energy, passionate, caring and ambitious team of professionals in a collaborative culture.
    - Entrepreneurship: Have the freedom to innovate and bring your ideas to help us grow to become the CPA firm of choice nationally.
    - Growth opportunities: Grow professionally in an environment that fosters continuous learning and advancement.
    - Competitive compensation: You will be rewarded with competitive compensation, industry-leading benefits and a flexible work environment to enjoy work/life balance.

    EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

    Aprio is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex; pregnancy; sexual orientation; gender identity and/or expression; age; disability; genetic information, citizenship status; military service obligations or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

    Aprio, LLP and Aprio Advisory Group, LLC, operate in an alternative business structure, with Aprio Advisory Group, LLC providing non-attest tax and consulting services, and Aprio, LLP providing CPA firm services.

    Common questions

    What is the salary for the Senior Tax Manager, Mergers & Acquisitions role at Aprio?

    Aprio advertises $170,600 to $285,000 a year for this role.

    Can I work remotely in this job?

    It is hybrid. You would work partly from home and partly from the office in Dallas; New York or Washington.

    What experience do I need for this Senior Tax Manager, Mergers & Acquisitions job?

    The posting mentions 8 to 12 years of relevant experience, a bachelor's degree or equivalent and skills such as Excel, Project Management, CPA and Recruiting. Read the full description above for the complete list.

    Where do I send my application to Aprio?

    Use the apply button on this page. It takes you to Aprio's own application form, so your CV goes directly to their hiring team.

    When was this job posted?

    Aprio published the role on August 18, 2026. We check the employer's job board every day and take this page down when the role closes, so if you can read it, the job was still listed at our last check.

    Source: Aprio careers page (jobs.lever.co). Applications go straight to the employer. We check the listing daily and remove it once it closes.

    Required Skills

    Excel Project Management CPA Recruiting Onboarding

    🏒 About Aprio

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    🏒 Company Aprio
    πŸ“ Location Dallas, USA
    πŸ’Ό Job Type full-time
    🌐 Work Mode πŸ”€ Hybrid
    🏭 Industry Finance & Banking
    πŸ—“ Posted Date Aug 18, 2026
    πŸ”— Via Aprio careers
    🎯 Experience 8 to 12 years
    πŸŽ“ Education Bachelor's degree
    πŸ“… Deadline Dec 16, 2034

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