M&A Tax Advisory Leader

Riveron partners with companies and investors to navigate the complexities of mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and other transformative transactions. Our M&A Tax practice helps clients evaluate risks, structure deals efficiently, and capture value across the deal lifecycle. As a strategic partner, we provide hands-on support through every stage of a transaction, from diligence and structuring through integration and exit. We focus on practical, commercially driven solutions that mitigate risk, optimize outcomes, and support our clients’ growth strategies. Our M&A Tax services include buy-side and sell-side due diligence, domestic and cross-border structuring, modeling of tax attributes, integration planning, bankruptcy and distressed transactions, and other deal-related advisory. With deep technical knowledge and transactional experience, our team delivers tailored guidance for private equity sponsors, portfolio companies, and corporate clients. Who You Are: - A proven M&A Tax professional with a passion for helping clients navigate the complexities of transactions. - A strong leader who inspires and develops senior professionals, building teams that deliver exceptional results. - A trusted advisor recognized for technical expertise, commercial acumen, and the ability to simplify complex issues for executive decision-makers. - A relationship builder with strong external market credibility and the ability to generate new opportunities through a demonstrated network and track record of business development success. What You'll Do: - As the M&A Tax Leader, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and leading Riveron’s national M&A Tax practice. You will be directly responsible for overseeing MD-level professionals, expanding the firm’s market presence, and driving client impact. Key responsibilities include: - Lead the firm’s M&A Tax function, guiding strategy, execution, and growth. - Advise private equity firms and corporate clients on tax implications of acquisitions, divestitures, reorganizations, and joint ventures. - Oversee and lead due diligence, identifying and quantifying key tax exposures and communicating findings clearly to client executives and deal teams. - Design and implement tax-efficient structures for complex domestic and cross-border transactions. - Collaborate with Riveron’s Transaction Services, Tax, Accounting Advisory, Restructuring, and Business Transformation teams to deliver integrated, cross-functional solutions. - Drive revenue growth by cultivating client relationships, originating opportunities, and expanding Riveron’s brand in the transaction tax space. - Lead and mentor a team of MDs and senior professionals, ensuring strong execution, team development, and succession planning. - Represent Riveron externally as a thought leader in M&A tax and deal advisory. Required Qualifications: - Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field; a master’s in taxation, JD/LLM, or CPA license strongly preferred. - 15+ years of progressive tax experience with a strong focus on M&A/transactions tax. - Background in transaction tax at Big 4, national advisory, or boutique transactions tax practice. - Extensive experience advising on buy-side and sell-side transactions, including domestic and cross-border deals. - Deep relationships with private equity firms and corporate executives, with proven ability to originate and grow client engagements. - Strong external market credibility, evidenced by client relationships, industry presence, and a demonstrable book of business. - Demonstrated track record of managing and mentoring senior professionals. - Recognized as a thought leader or subject matter expert in transaction tax and deal structuring. About Riveron: At Riveron, we partner with clients—from global multinationals to high-growth private entities—to solve complex finance challenges, guided by our DELTA values: Drive, Excellence, Leadership, Teamwork, and Accountability. Our entrepreneurial cult…