Senior Consultant - Transaction, Strategy & Tax

WHO WE ARE

Elliott Davis pairs forward-thinking tax, assurance and consulting services with industry-leading workplace culture. Our nine offices — located in the fastest growing cities in the US — are built on a foundation of inclusivity, collaboration, and collective growth. We work daily to provide exceptional service to our people, customers, and our communities. 

The TSO Senior Consultant plays a critical role in tax due diligence for private equity firms, mezzanine funds, and strategic buyers. This position involves analyzing complex tax implications, structuring transactions, and developing tailored financial models to support strategic decision-making. Effective communication is essential, as the role requires presenting clear and concise tax findings to clients and internal stakeholders. Collaboration with cross-functional teams ensures efficient project execution, while maintaining strong client relationships and providing strategic tax insights are key priorities in this fast-paced, transaction-driven environment.
Responsibilities:
•Perform and assist in buy-side and sell-side tax due diligence engagements for private equity, mezzanine funds, and strategic buyers
•Assist and lead sections of tax due diligence meetings with target management
•Communicate tax due diligence findings confidently in a clear, concise and articulate manner both verbally and in written reports
•Perform and assist in a variety of tax structuring engagements, including sell-side and buy-side tax and cash flow modeling, organizational restructuring, IRC Section 382 analyses, IRC Section 1202 analyses, etc.
•Create and design tailored models and reports based on the specific needs of the engagement.
•Collaborate and work within teams to ensure timely and efficient product delivery
•Develop and strengthen productive working relationships with client personnel
•Collaborate with other Elliott Davis team members
•Other duties within the scope of the practice

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Requirements:
•A minimum of three years of experience with tax or tax transaction services is required
•Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university
•Current licensed CPA preferred
•Big 4, National or large regional firm experience preferred
•Excellent analytical and Microsoft Excel skills
•Strong verbal and written communication skills
•Aptitude towards business development
•Ability to thrive and adapt in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
•Strong knowledge of U.S. tax and state and local tax
•Ability to manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously (multi-task)
•Superior client service focus

WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN US

We believe that when our employees are able to thrive in all facets of life, their work and impact are that much greater.
That's right – all aspects of life, not just your life as an employee, because we understand that there's life beyond your job. Here are some of the ways our work works for your life, your growth, and your well-being: 
•    generous time away and paid firm holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s
•    flexible work schedules
•    16 weeks of paid maternity and adoption leave, 8 weeks of paid parental leave, 4 weeks of paid  and caregiver leave (once eligible) 
•    first-class health and wellness benefits, including wellness coaching and mental health counseling
•    one-on-one professional coaching
•    Leadership and career development programs
•    access to Beyond:  a one-of-a kind program with experiences that help you expand your life, personally and professionally

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ADA REQUIREMENTS
The physical and cognitive/mental requirements and the work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Requirements
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is:
•    Regularly required to remain in a stationary position; use hands repetitively to operate standard office equipment; and to talk or hear, both in person and by telephone
•    Required to have specific vision abilities which include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

Cognitive/Mental Requirements
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:
•    Use written and oral communication skills. 
•    Read and interpret data, information, and documents. 
•    Observe and interpret situations. 
•    Work under deadlines with frequent interruptions; and
•    Interact with internal and external customers and others in the course of work.