State and Local Tax - Mergers & Acquisitions - Manager

PricewaterhouseCoopers • Los Angeles, California • Full Time • $99,000–$266,000 / year

Posted on Tue, Oct 13, 2026

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

State & Local Tax (SALT)

Management Level

Manager

Job Description & Summary

The Opportunity
As a State and Local Tax - Mergers & Acquisitions - Manager you will help clients address local tax matters tied to transaction activity, including planning, compliance, and tax position analysis within our Tax Services practice. As a Manager you will lead teams, coach and develop staff, manage client service workstreams, and apply sound judgment to complex situations while upholding integrity and quality in delivery. In this role at PwC, you will guide M&A-focused local tax work, review deliverables, identify issues that affect client outcomes, and help teams navigate changing tax rules with a practical, business-minded approach.
Responsibilities
- Leading state and local tax merger and acquisition workstreams for client transactions and restructurings
- Analyzing transaction structures, nexus changes, and local tax impacts to inform planning and implementation
- Reviewing multistate and local tax filings, provisions, and compliance positions tied to acquisition activity
- Advising clients on tax legislation, local tax requirements, and transaction-driven reporting considerations
- Developing project plans, budgets, and timelines for engagements across multiple workstreams
- Coaching team members through technical research, file review, and issue resolution
- Identifying exposure areas, refund opportunities, and process improvements through targeted tax reviews
- Using digital tooling and tax technology to streamline analysis, documentation, and deliverables
What You Must Have
- At least a Bachelor's degree
- At least 4 years of experience
- At least one of the following: Certified Public Accountant, Member of the Bar or other tax, technology, or finance-specific credentials may qualify for this opportunity
What Sets You Apart
- Experience in state and local tax mergers and acquisitions
- Knowledge of multistate tax compliance and tax legislation
- Advising clients on partnership tax and tax provisions
- Managing project planning, budgeting, and delivery timelines
- Coaching teams and mentoring staff through complex tax work
- Using analytical thinking to identify system interactions and issues

Travel Requirements

Up to 20%

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