Vice President, Transaction Advisory (M&A Tax Services)

At Stout, we're dedicated to exceeding expectations in all we do - we call it Relentless Excellence . Both our client service and culture are second to none, stemming from our firmwide embrace of our core values: Positive and Team-Oriented, Accountable, Committed, Relationship-Focused, Super-Responsive, and being Great communicators. Sound like a place you can grow and succeed? Read on to learn more about an exciting opportunity to join our team.Impact You'll MakeAs a full-time Vice President or Senior Vice President in our rapidly-growing M&A Tax Services practice, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the outcomes of complex, high-stakes transactions. By leading buy-side and sell-side tax due diligence & transaction structuring engagements for private equity and corporate clients, you provide critical insights that directly inform investment decisions, negotiation strategies, and deal structures. Your analysis of historical and projected tax positions, review of key contractual obligations, and evaluation of tax risks and opportunities ensures clients have the clarity and confidence they need to execute transactions successfully. Partnering closely with deal teams, management, investment bankers, legal counsel, and other external advisors, you drive actionable insights that enhance deal value and mitigate risk across the transaction lifecycle.What You'll DoLead multiple tax due diligence & structuring engagements simultaneously, effectively managing competing prioritiesIdentify key tax risks, exposures, and potential deal breakers that materially impact transaction valueAnalyze complex federal, state, and international tax positions, including historical filings, deferred tax assets/liabilities, and uncertain tax positionsPrepare clear, concise, and thorough due diligence reports and presentations for clients and deal teamsConduct calls and meetings with client management, target company teams, and advisors to discuss findingsReview and interpret purchase agreements, tax indemnities, and other deal documents to provide actionable insightsCollaborate with financial diligence and quality of earnings team to understand financial implications of tax positionsIdentify opportunities to cross-sell services and articulate to other verticals how they can utilize M&A Tax Services for their clients.Contribute to business development initiatives, including client proposals and thought leadershipParticipate in recruiting, training, and development of junior team membersWhat You BringSolid understanding of M&A transaction structures, due diligence processes, and purchase agreement implicationsExceptional analytical, technical, and problem-solving skills, with meticulous attention to detailExcellent verbal and written communication skills; able to translate complex tax issues into actionable insightsStrong relationship-building skills; collaborative and client-focusedEntrepreneurial mindset with proactive approach to work and challengesSelf-motivated, accountable, and able to manage multiple priorities effectivelyAdvanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPointInterest in learning and utilizing new technology, including AI, to perform more efficient and better quality workAbility to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environmentWillingness to travel up to 25% on short noticeEducation and/or Training:CPA or JD requiredTax LLM preferred, with deep knowledge of U.S. federal, state, and international tax laws and regulationsMinimum of 3-7 years of experience in tax-related consulting and compliance, including at least 3-5 years specifically in M&A tax deal work or tax due diligenceBig Four or similar experience strongly preferredHow You'll ThriveEmbrace an entrepreneurial mindset in a rapidly-growing teamComfort with ever-changing client-imposed deadlines wit

Created: 2026-04-04