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Who We AreAt BMSS Advisors & CPAs, we're more than just a top 100 CPA and advisory firm-we're a people-first, relationship-driven team rooted in integrity, collaboration, and community. Founded in Birmingham, AL in 1991, BMSS has grown to ten thriving locations across Alabama and Mississippi- where we're proud to serve our client base with a local heart and national reach.We're known for our family-friendly culture, commitment to mentorship and life-work balance, and deep roots in the communities we serve. In fact, Accounting Today has recognized us as one of the best accounting firms to work for the last 15 years in a row. Whether it's volunteering locally or mentoring the next generation of CPAs, we show up-with expertise, empathy, and heart.The OpportunityBMSS Advisors & CPAs is seeking a Tax Senior Manager to join our Transaction Advisory Services (TAS) practice and help lead the tax workstream of mergers, acquisitions, and other strategic transactions. This is a highly visible, client-facing leadership role supporting both buy-side and sell-side engagements.In this role, you will guide clients through tax due diligence, transaction structuring, tax planning, and post-closing integration and compliance. You will work closely with business owners, private equity sponsors, attorneys, and other advisors to identify exposures, quantify risk, and develop practical tax solutions throughout the deal cycle.Relationships are central to how we work. You will serve as a trusted advisor to clients, collaborate across internal teams, and mentor developing professionals while helping shape the continued growth of our TAS tax practice.What You'll DoLead tax due diligence for mergers, acquisitions, and other transactions, identifying exposures and quantifying risk for buyers and sellersAdvise on transaction structures, including stock versus asset treatment, F reorganizations, §338(h)(10) and §336(e) elections, rollover equity, and §1060 purchase price allocationsReview purchase and sale agreements for relevant tax considerations, including disclosure schedules, covenants, indemnities, intended tax treatment, and purchase price allocationsAdvise closely held and private equity-backed clients on negotiated tax matters, entity structures, and reorganizationsCollaborate with clients and their legal, financial, and transaction advisors throughout the deal cycleSupport post-closing tax integration, planning, and compliance while mentoring junior team members and reviewing work productWhat We're Looking For8+ years of experience in tax, transaction advisory services, or a relevant federal tax practiceStrong working knowledge of partnership, S corporation, and C corporation taxationActive CPA license requiredBachelor's degree in Accounting from an accredited institutionAdvanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and comfort working with complex tax and transaction dataExceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex tax matters clearly to clients and deal teamsPreferred:Prior experience leading tax due diligence engagements for buy-side or sell-side transactionsExperience advising closely held businesses, private equity-backed companies, or lower middle market clientsDemonstrated ability to develop team members, manage multiple engagements, and build trusted client relationshipsWhy Join BMSSHelp lead and grow a developing Transaction Advisory Services tax practiceWork on high-impact transactions with business owners, private equity sponsors, and multidisciplinary deal teamsApply deep technical tax expertise while advising clients on practical, business-focused solutionsBe part of a relationship-driven culture centered on mentorship, collaboration, and growthGain direct access to firm leadership and meaningful opportunities to shape the future of advisory servicesWhat We OfferCompetitive salary and performance-based bonusesCompany-paid Medical, Dental & Vision insurance401(k) plan with company matchGenerous PTO, paid holidays, and volunteer daysOngoing training and professional developmentClear career progression and leadership opportunities