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Hearst · 5 hours ago

Manager, M&A Tax

Charlotte, NC

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

Hearst is a leading global, diversified information, services, and media company dedicated to innovating and informing audiences. The Manager, M&A Tax will assist with M&A due diligence, analyze tax implications of acquisitions, and provide support for various tax planning projects.

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Responsibilities

Assist with M&A due diligence, including the review of target company financial and tax return data

Scenario planning related to competing acquisition alternatives and internal restructuring options

Perform IRC section 382 analysis on acquired loss companies, including the computation of the Section 382 limitation amount

Analyze, and perform necessary calculations, to quantify the difference between acquiring the assets or stock of an acquisition target

Calculate the inside and outside basis of company-owned subsidiaries and partnerships for internal taxable and nontaxable reorganizations or other tax planning purposes

Consult with business unit and/or legal personnel for external acquisition and internal reorganizations

Perform due diligence, including related computational support, in the context of IRC section 332 and tax-free liquidations

Perform due diligence, including related computational support, related to IRC section 351 and tax-free contributions

Determine the necessary income tax disclosures related to closed transactions

Implement projects and drive them through to a timely, successful conclusion

Assist with the review of federal tax returns

Participate in other special projects as assigned by senior departmental management

Assist with tax research and provide written memorandum summarizing the conclusions of said research

Qualification

U.S. federal taxM&A tax experienceReorganization tax codeExcel proficiencyC.P.A.Team-based environmentProject managementCommunication skills

Required

Strong technical U.S. federal tax Subchapter C background

At least 8 years of combined U.S. M&A tax and federal tax experience with either a large public accounting firm and/or a large MNC

Comfortable with lateral and higher contact with staff and senior managers in other corporate departments and with business unit personnel

Not afraid to 'roll up the sleeves' while being able to retain big picture thinking

Willing to get involved in ad hoc planning projects and manage the tax issues associated with those projects either by direct action or through external advisers

Desire to work in a flexible 'team-based' environment

Ability to juggle concurrent projects and smoothly move from project to project with little advance notice

Thriving in an environment where you must 'roll up the sleeves' and get involved in the details while also retaining big picture thinking

Significant experience with Excel

B.S. or similar degree in Accounting

Preferred

Experience with reorganization tax code provision and consolidated return regulations

Masters in tax

C.P.A

J.D

Company

Hearst

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As one of the nation’s largest global, diversified information, services and media companies, Hearst has been leading with purpose and integrity and innovating for more than a century.

Founded in 1887

New York, New York, USA

10001+ employees

http://www.hearst.com

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