Tax Senior Manager, Transaction Advisory Services
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Job Description
Who We AreAt BMSS Advisors & CPAs, we're more than just a top 100 CPA and advisory firm-we're a people-first, relationship-driven team rooted in integrity, collaboration, and community. Founded in Birmingham, AL in 1991, BMSS has grown to seven thriving locations across Alabama and Mississippi- where we're proud to serve our client base with a local heart and national reach.We're known for our family-friendly culture, commitment to mentorship and life-work balance, and deep roots in the communities we serve. In fact, Accounting Today has recognized us as one of the best accounting firms to work for the last 14 years in a row. Whether it's volunteering locally or mentoring the next generation of CPAs, we show up-with expertise, empathy, and heart.The OpportunityBMSS Advisors & CPAs is seeking a Tax Senior Manager to join our Transaction Advisory Services (TAS) practice and help lead the tax workstream of mergers, acquisitions, and other strategic transactions. This is a highly visible, client-facing leadership role supporting both buy-side and sell-side engagements.In this role, you will guide clients through tax due diligence, transaction structuring, tax planning, and post-closing integration and compliance. You will work closely with business owners, private equity sponsors, attorneys, and other advisors to identify exposures, quantify risk, and develop practical tax solutions throughout the deal cycle.Relationships are central to how we work. You will serve as a trusted advisor to clients, collaborate across internal teams, and mentor developing professionals while helping shape the continued growth of our TAS tax practice.What You'll DoLead tax due diligence for mergers, acquisitions, and other transactions, identifying exposures and quantifying risk for buyers and sellers
Advise on transaction structures, including stock versus asset treatment, F reorganizations, §338(h)(10) and §336(e) elections, rollover equity, and §1060 purchase price allocations
Review purchase and sale agreements for relevant tax considerations, including disclosure schedules, covenants, indemnities, intended tax treatment, and purchase price allocations
Advise closely held and private equity-backed clients on negotiated tax matters, entity structures, and reorganizations
Collaborate with clients and their legal, financial, and transaction advisors throughout the deal cycle
Support post-closing tax integration, planning, and compliance while mentoring junior team members and reviewing work product
What We're Looking For8+ years of experience in tax, transaction advisory services, or a relevant federal tax practice
Strong working knowledge of partnership, S corporation, and C corporation taxation
Active CPA license required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting from an accredited institution
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and comfort working with complex tax and transaction data
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex tax matters clearly to clients and deal teams
Preferred:Prior experience leading tax due diligence engagements for buy-side or sell-side transactions
Experience advising closely held businesses, private equity-backed companies, or lower middle market clients
Demonstrated ability to develop team members, manage multiple engagements, and build trusted client relationships
Why Join BMSSHelp lead and grow a developing Transaction Advisory Services tax practice
Work on high-impact transactions with business owners, private equity sponsors, and multidisciplinary deal teams
Apply deep technical tax expertise while advising clients on practical, business-focused solutions
Be part of a relationship-driven culture centered on mentorship, collaboration, and growth
Gain direct access to firm leadership and meaningful opportunities to shape the future of advisory services
What We OfferCompetitive salary and performance-based bonuses
Company-paid Medical, Dental & Vision insurance401(k) plan with company match
Generous PTO, paid holidays, and volunteer days
Ongoing training and professional development
Clear career progression and leadership opportunities
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