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Chicago, Illinois, United States
Hybrid
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.
You are willing and able to travel as needed to meet client and business needs, as travel is an expected part of this role.
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 culture thrives on collaboration, diverse perspectives, and delivering exceptional outcomes. We are committed to fostering growth, both for our clients and our people, through mentorship, integrity, and a client-centric approach. This inclusive environment offers flexibility, progressive benefits, and meaningful opportunities for impactful work that supports well-being in and out of the office. Check us out on social media: LinkedIn Glassdoor Instagram Facebook Riveron Consulting is an Equal Opportunity Employer and believes that we are stronger together through our diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law. Fraud Alert Please beware of fraudulent schemes or impersonations when going through the job application process. A Riveron employee will never recruit via text or extend unsolicited employment offers. Additionally, a Riveron employee will never ask you to exchange money or purchase anything as part of the recruiting process.
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 culture thrives on collaboration, diverse perspectives, and delivering exceptional outcomes. We are committed to fostering growth, both for our clients and our people, through mentorship, integrity, and a client-centric approach. This inclusive environment offers flexibility, progressive benefits, and meaningful opportunities for impactful work that supports well-being in and out of the office.
Check us out on social media:
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Riveron Consulting is an Equal Opportunity Employer and believes that we are stronger together through our diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.
Fraud Alert
Please beware of fraudulent schemes or impersonations when going through the job application process. A Riveron employee will never recruit via text or extend unsolicited employment offers. Additionally, a Riveron employee will never ask you to exchange money or purchase anything as part of the recruiting process.
Applications for this evergreen opportunity will be accepted through Dec 31, 2026.
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 culture thrives on collaboration, diverse perspectives, and delivering exceptional outcomes. We are committed to fostering growth, both for our clients and our people, through mentorship, integrity, and a client-centric approach. This inclusive environment offers flexibility, progressive benefits, and meaningful opportunities for impactful work that supports well-being in and out of the office.
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Riveron Consulting is an Equal Opportunity Employer and believes that we are stronger together through our diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.
Full time roles are eligible for a full range of benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with company match, and PTO. A complete description of all available benefits can be found at Riveron's Benefits page at https://riveron.com/riveron-life/. Contract roles are not eligible for benefits.
Please beware of fraudulent schemes or impersonations when going through the job application process. A Riveron employee will never recruit via text or extend unsolicited employment offers. Additionally, a Riveron employee will never ask you to exchange money or purchase anything as part of the recruiting process.
