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Top stateCalifornia
Top employerAlvarez & Marsal
Top citySan Francisco, CA
Work type63% Hybrid
Top industryConsulting
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Director, M&A and Technical Project Lead
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Gallagher
Director, M&A and Technical Project Lead
Rolling Meadows, Illinois
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Business Transactions Attorney - M&A and Financings (Part-time, Remote)
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Coepio Legal, Inc.
Business Transactions Attorney - M&A and Financings (Part-time, Remote)
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Associate / Vice President, Technology & Telecom M&A and Corporate Finance
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REACHX
Associate / Vice President, Technology & Telecom M&A and Corporate Finance
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Project Manager IV, Operational Excellence (M&A)
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Sutter Health
Project Manager IV, Operational Excellence (M&A)
Sacramento, California
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Master Automotive Technician - M-F, No Weekends, $120k PLUS Potential, A+
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Director, M&A and Technical Project Lead
Gallagher·Rolling Meadows, Illinois
Job functions:
$130k - $254k/yr
Master's degree in law
10,000+ employees
Job Description
Introduction
How you'll make an impact
As a key member of Gallagher global tax team, this role is primarily responsible for overseeing the tax strategy and compliance aspects of Gallagher’s global M&A pipeline as well as review of related aspects of Gallagher’s tax return filings and provision computations. As a member of global tax leadership, broad responsibilities include:
M&A
Tax Accounting
Operational Leadership
About You
Required:Bachelor's degree and 8 years related experience required.
Compensation and benefits
At Gallagher, we believe supporting our colleagues goes far beyond the role itself. For more information, visit our Benefits page.
Welcome to Gallagher - a global community of people who bring bold ideas, deep expertise, and a shared commitment to doing what’s right. We help clients navigate complexity with confidence by empowering businesses, communities, and individuals to thrive. At Gallagher, you’ll find more than a job; you’ll find a culture built on trust, driven by collaboration, and sustained by the belief that we’re better together. Whether you join us in a client-facing role or as part of our brokerage division, our benefits and HR consulting division, or our corporate team, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career, make an impact, and be part of something bigger. Experience a workplace where you’re encouraged to be yourself, supported to succeed, and inspired to keep learning. That’s what it means to live The Gallagher Way.
How you'll make an impact
As a key member of Gallagher global tax team, this role is primarily responsible for overseeing the tax strategy and compliance aspects of Gallagher’s global M&A pipeline as well as review of related aspects of Gallagher’s tax return filings and provision computations. As a member of global tax leadership, broad responsibilities include:
M&A
- Communicating regularly with the Global VP of Tax, regarding management of material tax risks and opportunities with global M&A activities;
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Advising internal stakeholders on a variety of tax-related M&A topics related to the acquisition, integration, or disposal of corporations, partnerships and JVs, including buy side and sell side due diligence, tax-free integration and reorganizations, carve out planning and tax structuring, the preservation and utilization of tax attributes, and the impact of local, state, federal and US cross-border tax rules on these transactions. This area of responsibility would include:
- Analyzing complex ideas or proposals and build a range of meaningful recommendations.
- Ensuring that transactions are structured in the most tax efficient manner permitted within both US and local tax law;
- Ensuring that all tax positions taken in regard to significant M&A activity can be robustly defended and, where a position has been adopted which may conflict with tax authorities’ published view, it will be reserved or disclosed as required by local law;
- Using multiple sources of information including broader stakeholder views to develop solutions and recommendations.
- Using data and insights to inform conclusions and support decision-making.
- Managing a variety of viewpoints to build consensus and create positive outcomes for all parties.
- Participating in and, where tax relevant, leading discussions involving relevant members of the finance, legal, treasury and regulatory teams about significant transactions or new technical developments;
- Leading the Federal tax diligence around US legal entity rationalization initiatives, including creating and guiding other functions through step decks that have considered both the federal and state tax consequences of such initiatives.
- Simplifying complex messages, highlighting and summarizing key points.
- Developing and maintaining summaries of significant tax attributes and deal contributions from Tax
- Developing and maintaining tax models to support the financial planning and analysis function as requested by management
- Performing tax research and maintains a continuing awareness of developments and changes in tax laws and tax accounting guidance;
- Serving as a tax technical resource to support various team members (Fed and International Tax teams, Finance, Legal, HR, etc).
- Communicating technical tax issues clearly to business leaders and working effectively across all levels of internal process owners and external advisors.
U.S. Income Tax Planning & Compliance
- Consults on the preparation of all US federal income tax returns and review of such filings to extent related to significant deal implications and new technical developments.
- Considers, develops and proposes strategic tax planning where opportunities are identified.
- Assists with IRS tax audits and related matters: preparing responses, creating schedules, etc. particularly as it relates to acquisitions, integrations, or dispositions and certain complex technical tax items
- Communicates the effects of regulatory tax developments to management and creates strategies to capitalize on changes to taxation legislation.
- Leads various projects impacting the future strategy of the tax compliance function.
- Periodically reviews and updates Company policies to ensure they are tax compliant.
- Communicating with and assisting the State and International tax teams in understanding the likely tax consequence of relevant transactions.
Tax Accounting
- Supporting Global Tax Accounting Director in relation to analyses and controls which are in place and required to accurately and timely calculate the tax provision, particularly as it relates to tax accounting for M&A activities and US federal tax positions;
- Reviewing financial statements tax disclosures related to significant transactions prior to approval;
Operational Leadership
- Hiring, developing and reviewing lower-level tax resources as necessary to support the significant transactions and U.S. federal income tax positions in the most cost-effective manner as approved by upper management.
- Maintaining regular dialogue with the other relevant tax personnel and advisers about transactions and ensure that appropriate professional working relationships are developed;
About You
Required:
Preferred:
- 9+ years of experience as a US tax practitioner in a public accounting firm or in industry, 6+ of which should be experience in a management role.
- Extensive experience in US corporate income tax, specifically in the public sector and with mergers and acquisition transactions. Experience with PE deals a plus.
- International/cross border tax planning and experience with tax regimes outside the US is an asset.
- Professional Accounting or Legal Designation (CPA, CA, MST, JD, LLM).
- Experience with corporate income and indirect tax audits by the IRS, particularly in the areas of purchase accounting and M&A related tax attributes.
- Strong accounting, analytical, and tax research skills and,
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Compensation and benefits
At Gallagher, we believe supporting our colleagues goes far beyond the role itself. For more information, visit our Benefits page.
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive benefits programs designed to support your well-being
- Career development opportunities and ongoing learning
- A collaborative, people-first culture with accessible leadership
- The opportunity to do meaningful work with global reach and local impact
At Gallagher, we are dedicated to building an inclusive and authentic workplace. If your past experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to join our Talent Community to stay connected to additional career opportunities. At times, we will consider transferable skills from previous roles.
Gallagher is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer (Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled)
Gallagher
Director, M&A and Technical Project Lead
Rolling Meadows, Illinois
New 11h ago10,000+ employees
Job functions:
$130k - $254k/yr
Master's degree in law
Job Description
Introduction
How you'll make an impact
As a key member of Gallagher global tax team, this role is primarily responsible for overseeing the tax strategy and compliance aspects of Gallagher’s global M&A pipeline as well as review of related aspects of Gallagher’s tax return filings and provision computations. As a member of global tax leadership, broad responsibilities include:
M&A
Tax Accounting
Operational Leadership
About You
Required:Bachelor's degree and 8 years related experience required.
Compensation and benefits
At Gallagher, we believe supporting our colleagues goes far beyond the role itself. For more information, visit our Benefits page.
Welcome to Gallagher - a global community of people who bring bold ideas, deep expertise, and a shared commitment to doing what’s right. We help clients navigate complexity with confidence by empowering businesses, communities, and individuals to thrive. At Gallagher, you’ll find more than a job; you’ll find a culture built on trust, driven by collaboration, and sustained by the belief that we’re better together. Whether you join us in a client-facing role or as part of our brokerage division, our benefits and HR consulting division, or our corporate team, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career, make an impact, and be part of something bigger. Experience a workplace where you’re encouraged to be yourself, supported to succeed, and inspired to keep learning. That’s what it means to live The Gallagher Way.
How you'll make an impact
As a key member of Gallagher global tax team, this role is primarily responsible for overseeing the tax strategy and compliance aspects of Gallagher’s global M&A pipeline as well as review of related aspects of Gallagher’s tax return filings and provision computations. As a member of global tax leadership, broad responsibilities include:
M&A
- Communicating regularly with the Global VP of Tax, regarding management of material tax risks and opportunities with global M&A activities;
-
Advising internal stakeholders on a variety of tax-related M&A topics related to the acquisition, integration, or disposal of corporations, partnerships and JVs, including buy side and sell side due diligence, tax-free integration and reorganizations, carve out planning and tax structuring, the preservation and utilization of tax attributes, and the impact of local, state, federal and US cross-border tax rules on these transactions. This area of responsibility would include:
- Analyzing complex ideas or proposals and build a range of meaningful recommendations.
- Ensuring that transactions are structured in the most tax efficient manner permitted within both US and local tax law;
- Ensuring that all tax positions taken in regard to significant M&A activity can be robustly defended and, where a position has been adopted which may conflict with tax authorities’ published view, it will be reserved or disclosed as required by local law;
- Using multiple sources of information including broader stakeholder views to develop solutions and recommendations.
- Using data and insights to inform conclusions and support decision-making.
- Managing a variety of viewpoints to build consensus and create positive outcomes for all parties.
- Participating in and, where tax relevant, leading discussions involving relevant members of the finance, legal, treasury and regulatory teams about significant transactions or new technical developments;
- Leading the Federal tax diligence around US legal entity rationalization initiatives, including creating and guiding other functions through step decks that have considered both the federal and state tax consequences of such initiatives.
- Simplifying complex messages, highlighting and summarizing key points.
- Developing and maintaining summaries of significant tax attributes and deal contributions from Tax
- Developing and maintaining tax models to support the financial planning and analysis function as requested by management
- Performing tax research and maintains a continuing awareness of developments and changes in tax laws and tax accounting guidance;
- Serving as a tax technical resource to support various team members (Fed and International Tax teams, Finance, Legal, HR, etc).
- Communicating technical tax issues clearly to business leaders and working effectively across all levels of internal process owners and external advisors.
U.S. Income Tax Planning & Compliance
- Consults on the preparation of all US federal income tax returns and review of such filings to extent related to significant deal implications and new technical developments.
- Considers, develops and proposes strategic tax planning where opportunities are identified.
- Assists with IRS tax audits and related matters: preparing responses, creating schedules, etc. particularly as it relates to acquisitions, integrations, or dispositions and certain complex technical tax items
- Communicates the effects of regulatory tax developments to management and creates strategies to capitalize on changes to taxation legislation.
- Leads various projects impacting the future strategy of the tax compliance function.
- Periodically reviews and updates Company policies to ensure they are tax compliant.
- Communicating with and assisting the State and International tax teams in understanding the likely tax consequence of relevant transactions.
Tax Accounting
- Supporting Global Tax Accounting Director in relation to analyses and controls which are in place and required to accurately and timely calculate the tax provision, particularly as it relates to tax accounting for M&A activities and US federal tax positions;
- Reviewing financial statements tax disclosures related to significant transactions prior to approval;
Operational Leadership
- Hiring, developing and reviewing lower-level tax resources as necessary to support the significant transactions and U.S. federal income tax positions in the most cost-effective manner as approved by upper management.
- Maintaining regular dialogue with the other relevant tax personnel and advisers about transactions and ensure that appropriate professional working relationships are developed;
About You
Required:
Preferred:
- 9+ years of experience as a US tax practitioner in a public accounting firm or in industry, 6+ of which should be experience in a management role.
- Extensive experience in US corporate income tax, specifically in the public sector and with mergers and acquisition transactions. Experience with PE deals a plus.
- International/cross border tax planning and experience with tax regimes outside the US is an asset.
- Professional Accounting or Legal Designation (CPA, CA, MST, JD, LLM).
- Experience with corporate income and indirect tax audits by the IRS, particularly in the areas of purchase accounting and M&A related tax attributes.
- Strong accounting, analytical, and tax research skills and,
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Compensation and benefits
At Gallagher, we believe supporting our colleagues goes far beyond the role itself. For more information, visit our Benefits page.
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive benefits programs designed to support your well-being
- Career development opportunities and ongoing learning
- A collaborative, people-first culture with accessible leadership
- The opportunity to do meaningful work with global reach and local impact
At Gallagher, we are dedicated to building an inclusive and authentic workplace. If your past experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to join our Talent Community to stay connected to additional career opportunities. At times, we will consider transferable skills from previous roles.
Gallagher is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer (Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled)
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Who's Hiring
- Alvarez & Marsal67
- Greenline Diesel & Auto Repair15G
- Deloitte11
- Baker Tilly Canada10
- Alantra8
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- Consulting & Professional Services28
- Accounting & Auditing20
- Investment & Asset Management13
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in M&A consultant jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related business field
- Experience building merger models, LBO models, or accretion and dilution analyses
- Proficiency in financial statement analysis and valuation methods including DCF and comparable company analysis
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for client-facing presentations and board materials
- Experience managing data rooms and coordinating due diligence across multiple workstreams
- CFA designation or progress toward CFA charterholder status preferred for senior roles
Tips for Your M&A Consultant Job Search
Tailor your resume to deal types
M&A hiring teams screen for the specific deal types you've worked on, such as leveraged buyouts, carve-outs, or cross-border transactions. Lead each role on your resume with deal size, sector, and your specific contribution to closing or integration.
Quantify your due diligence contributions
Generic phrases like 'supported due diligence' don't stand out. Name the workstreams you owned, the number of data room items you reviewed, or the financial models you built, so hiring managers can assess depth rather than just participation.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists m&a consultant openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by transaction stage
Some m&a consultant roles focus on origination and pitching, while others emphasize post-merger integration. Read each job description carefully and match your application materials to the stage the team actually works in, not M&A broadly.
Prepare a live case study for interviews
Many M&A interviews include a live deal analysis where you're handed a CIM and given limited time to identify value drivers and risks. Practice walking through an information memorandum out loud, structuring your answer before diving into numbers.
Negotiate by anchoring to deal complexity
When discussing compensation at the offer stage, frame your ask around the complexity of transactions you've led, not just years of experience. Cross-border deals, regulated-industry targets, or contested auctions are concrete levers that justify senior-level positioning.
M&A Consultant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most m&a consultants?
Alvarez & Marsal, Greenline Diesel & Auto Repair, and Deloitte are hiring the most m&a consultants right now, with openings concentrated in California, New York, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand tends to be strongest at large management consulting firms, bulge-bracket investment banks, and corporate development teams inside Fortune 500 companies.
How many m&a consultant jobs are remote?
About 80% of m&a consultant openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though fully remote roles are less common than in many other consulting disciplines. Due diligence and integration workstreams that require on-site access to management teams or physical assets tend to remain in-person, while financial modeling and research-heavy roles have more flexibility.
How do you become a m&a consultant?
Most m&a consultants start with a degree in finance, accounting, or economics, then build foundational experience in investment banking, corporate development, or a Big Four transaction advisory practice. From there, developing proficiency in financial modeling, deal structuring, and due diligence management is essential. Many candidates pursue an MBA or CFA to move into more senior advisory roles.
Can you get an m&a consultant job with little experience?
Entry points exist, particularly in analyst roles at boutique advisory firms or in transaction services practices at large accounting firms. Candidates with strong financial modeling skills, relevant internships, and exposure to deal processes through academic case competitions or student investment funds can break in. Demonstrating comfort with valuation methods and data room workflows matters more than years of experience at the junior level.
What does the m&a consultant interview process look like?
The process typically starts with a resume screen and a recruiter call, followed by a technical round covering valuation concepts, merger modeling, and deal mechanics. Later stages usually include a case study or live deal exercise, where you analyze a target company under time pressure. Final rounds often involve senior partners or managing directors assessing your judgment on deal risks and integration challenges.
Where can I find and apply to m&a consultant jobs?
You can find and apply to m&a consultant jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the available roles to find positions that match your experience level and deal focus, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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