Tax Manager, Global Employer Services - M&A

Looking for a role where your expertise in executive compensation and benefits can influence high-stakes business decisions? Join Deloitte Tax LLP's Global Employer Services (GES) Rewards - M&A team, advising clients through complex transactions and helping them navigate the compensation, benefits, equity, and tax considerations that can shape deal outcomes.

You'll lead impactful M&A work, partner with senior stakeholders and deal teams, and translate complex tax requirements into practical solutions-while expanding your technical expertise, leadership skills, and career within a collaborative, nationally connected practice.

Recruiting for this role will end on May 31, 2027.

Work you'll do

As a Deloitte Tax Manager on the Global Employer Services, Rewards - M&A team, you will be responsible for:

Due Diligence - Compensation & Benefits


* Conduct comprehensive tax due diligence on all compensation, benefits, retirement, and equity programs of target companies.


* Review plan documents, employment agreements, and incentive arrangements for compliance with relevant tax laws (e.g., Section 409A, Section 162(m)), plan qualification, and reporting requirements.


* Assess risks and opportunities related to deferred compensation, stock options, health and welfare benefits, retirement plans, and global mobility arrangements.


* Prepare findings and recommendations for deal teams and senior leadership, highlighting areas of tax exposure, compliance gaps, and integration challenges.

IRC Section 280G ("Golden Parachute") Analysis


* Identify and analyze executive employment agreements, change-in-control provisions, and severance arrangements for Section 280G implications.


* Quantify potential excise tax liabilities and prepare 280G calculations, including safe harbor analyses and mitigation strategies.


* Advise deal teams on structuring and negotiating executive compensation to minimize 280G-related risks and costs.


* Support shareholder approval processes and documentation for 280G mitigation.

Compliance & Regulatory Oversight


* Ensure all rewards programs comply with relevant tax laws and regulations, including IRC Section 280G, Section 409A, Section 162(m), FICA, and global tax requirements.


* Monitor and mitigate risks related to tax reporting, withholding, and plan qualification.


* Maintain documentation for all tax-related M&A rewards activities.

A successful candidate would possess these skills:


* Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a team


* Effective written and verbal communication skills


* Meticulous attention to detail and quality of work product


* Ability to build and sustain professional relationships


* Ability to lead projects or workstreams


* Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced and dynamic environment


* Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor


* Ability to meet deadlines


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