Senior Consultant - Federal Transactions Tax

Who We Are

FTI Consulting is the leading global expert firm for organizations facing crisis and transformation. We work with many of the world’s top multinational corporations, law firms, banks and private equity firms on their most important issues to deliver impact that makes a difference. From resolving disputes, navigating crises, managing risk and optimizing performance, our teams respond rapidly to dynamic and complex situations.

At FTI Consulting, you’ll work side-by side with leaders who have shaped history, helping solve the biggest challenges making headlines today. From day one, you’ll be an integral part of a focused team where you can make a real impact. You’ll be surrounded by an open, collaborative culture that embraces diversity, recognition, professional development and, most importantly, you.

Are you ready to make your impact?

About The Role

FTI Consulting is seeking a Senior Consultant to join our growing Transactions Tax team. Our Transactions Tax team is aligned with FTI Consulting’s Corporate Finance & Restructuring organization. We focus on our clients’ strategic, operational, financial and capital needs by addressing the full spectrum of financial and transactional opportunities faced by corporations, boards, private equity sponsors, creditor constituencies and other stakeholders.

With teams based in North America, the United Kingdom and Dubai, our Transactions Tax team is situated to advise domestic and multinational businesses on a variety of tax matters ranging from tax transaction support to best practice process implementation and structuring. FTI Consulting provide  client-centric tax advisory services focused on mitigating tax risk and minimizing cost.

You will also work with and learn from our senior management team who are leaders in their field and qualified in accounting, tax, law and real estate surveying. Our team also includes valuations and technology experts and economists.

What You’ll Do

As a Senior Consultant on the Transactions Tax team within our Tax Services practice, you will work closely with the team to deliver excellent client service. This Senior Consultant will leverage technical tax experience to:

• Review federal and state income returns (and related tax workpapers), financial information, and related deal documents as part of buy-side and sell-side tax due diligence engagements

• Assess and analyze tax exposures, risks, and opportunities relating to mergers and acquisitions

• Draft written reports/correspondence summarizing the results of tax due diligence, including recommendations for next steps

• Analyze various technical tax issues relating to mergers and acquisitions

• Support  post-closing recommendations and next-step planning based on documents reviewed and due diligence findings 

• Assist in advising clients with developing both tax-efficient acquisition structuring and associated tax modeling, as well as deal execution and integration planning

• Participate in discussions with clients and targets

How You’ll Grow

This is an excellent opportunity to enhance and expand your background across tax, engagement management, and project delivery, while also gaining valuable management and developmental experience.  You will have the opportunity to partner with our internal teams and diverse clients across various industries and continue to grow in new and complex functional areas and technologies.

What You Will Need To Succeed

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Informational Systems, Economics, or related field of study

• 3+ years of post-graduate combined professional experience

• Ability to travel to clients and FTI office(s)

• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; the employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas

Preferred Qualifications

• MS, JD and/or CPA

• 3+ years of experience in federal and state tax experience

• Experience with tax compliance; income and/or non-income

• Experience with tax research and the ability to analyze and apply rules in a broad range of tax areas and issues

• Proficiency in MS Office suite including MS Excel and PowerPoint

FTI Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Compensation

Minimum Pay: $78,500

Maximum Pay: $163,000

Total Rewards Disclosure: The compensation range reflects potential base salary for the role. Actual compensation is determined based on a wide array of relevant factors including market considerations, business needs, and an individual’s location, skills, level of experience, and qualifications.

Supporting your total wellbeing is a year-round commitment at FTI. We provide a market-competitive benefits package and wellbeing resources to help you and your family thrive physically, emotionally, financially, and personally, including healthcare coverage, retirement savings, paid leave, family support, and financial protection benefits.