Senior Associate, M&A Tax (Federal)
Withum
Princeton, NJ · Posted October 19, 2026
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Job Description:
Withum's Transaction Advisory Services (TAS) team is seeking a Mergers & Acquisitions Tax (Federal) Senior Associate to join our growing practice. This professional will play a key role in leading and executing tax due diligence and structuring engagements for private equity and strategic clients across a variety of industries.
You will work directly with clients, target company management teams, and engagement leadership, while mentoring junior team members and contributing to the continued growth of the practice. Our TAS team specializes in helping clients navigate acquisitions, divestitures, recapitalizations, and other strategic transactions, through high-quality tax analysis and actionable insights.
The Senior Associate can be based in any of the following US office locations (New York, NY; Whippany, NJ; East Brunswick, NJ; Princeton, NJ; Boston, MA; Philadelphia, PA; Tysons Corner, VA; Columbia, MD; Orlando, FL; Boca Raton, FL; Houston, TX; Chicago, IL; Los Angeles, CA; Irvine, CA; San Francisco, CA) . This is a hybrid position (3 days in office expectation per week).
Withum’s brand reflects our people, our culture and our strength. Withum has become synonymous with teamwork and client service excellence. The cornerstone of our success can truly be accredited to the dedicated professionals who work here every day, whose mission is to help our clients grow and thrive - to be in a position of strength. But our commitment goes beyond our clients as we continue to live the Withum Way , promoting personal and professional growth for all team members, clients, and surrounding communities.
How You’ll Spend Your Time:
Coordinating tax due diligence and structuring engagements
Managing multiple work streams at any given time
Collaborating with client management on diligence focus areas and providing real-time communications of issues and deal considerations
Working on reports that set out our findings and recommendations around the key tax issues in a transaction
Identifying integration, separation, and post-transaction transition issues
Collaborating with other team members and contributing to the ongoing development of M&A best practices
The Kinds of People We Want to Talk to Have Many of The Following:
A bachelor's degree, J.D., LL.M. in taxation, and/or master’s in taxation (MST) from an accredited college/university
3+ years of experience in federal tax and/or mergers and acquisition in a public accounting firm, corporate tax department, or law firm
Experience gained within another large professional services organization; public accounting experience preferred
Effective communication skills both internally and externally, promoting active listening and consistently following up on open action items appropriately
The ability to prioritize effectively on projects and the skills to adapt quickly to new challenges and concepts
The desire to be a long-term contributor to a dynamic team
Ability to travel up to 20%, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve
Established networking skills in a relevant industry
The compensation for this position ranges from $100,000-$130,000. In addition to the base compensation, Withum offers a competitive benefits package and bonus program (for eligible roles) based on individual and firm performance. Final offer amounts are based on multiple factors such as the specific role, hiring location, as well as the individual’s skills, experience and qualifications. For additional information on our benefits, visit our website at https://www.withum.com/careers/.
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WithumSmith+Brown, PC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex, (including pregnancy), genetic information, marital status, domestic partnership status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, national origin, disability or handicap, veteran status, weight, height, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.