Manager Tax Mergers and Acquisitions

Job Description
In this role you will be responsible for tax aspects of acquisitions, divestitures and internal restructurings, the management of the Company's tax examinations, research and planning for U.S. federal and state taxes, other initiatives to minimize the Company's effective tax rate and/or increase cash flow, and project management.

As a Manager, you are encouraged to carry out the function with moderate supervision and mentorship from the Director or other senior personnel. You must be able to work in a team environment, meet deadlines, and communicate matters to the Director in a timely manner. We look forward to seeing your application

In this Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Review and structure corporate acquisitions, divestitures and reorganizations in order to ensure they are accomplished in the most tax-efficient manner possible.
• Coordinate and perform tax due diligence for acquisitions and reverse tax due diligence for divestitures.
• Review and comment on transaction-related contracts for acquisitions, divestitures and internal restructurings.
• Represent the Company in the day-to-day management of IRS U.S. federal income tax examinations and tax controversies, as well as some U.S. state income tax examinations.
• Investigate, recommend and implement courses of action to minimize the Company's U.S. tax liabilities.
• Advise Company management and corporate departments (e.g. Corporate Development, Accounting, Treasury, and Financial Planning) regarding tax-related matters.
• Review court decisions, existing law and regulations and proposed and actual changes in law and regulations and advise management of the resulting effects on the Company, and to generally ensure compliance with the U.S. federal tax laws.
• Prepare requests for accounting method changes, rulings, refund claims and protests, and assist in negotiating settlement with taxing authorities.
• Recommend adoption of and changes in tax policy by the Company.
• Recommend reference of tax matters to outside counsel when appropriate and coordinate the Company's efforts in support of work being done by outside counsel.
• Advise Company management on the tax aspects of charitable giving.
• Provide technical assistance to the tax compliance group with respect to the preparation of returns, including calculations of tax basis and analysis of U.S. tax attributes.
• Advance professional growth and self-development by learning from experiences and applying such new knowledge to subsequent tasks and seeking new and ambitious assignments.

Who You Are:
You provide timely and helpful information to individuals across the organization. You carefully consider all relevant factors and use appropriate decision-making criteria and principles. You display a can-do demeanor in good and bad times. You partner with others to get work done.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Experience with U.S. international and/or U.S. state tax matters a plus.
• Minimum of five (5) years of concentrated experience in above areas of responsibility with $1 Billion + multi-national corporation or tax department of either a large law firm or a "Big 4" accounting firm (or combination thereof). The ideal candidate will have a mix of legal and tax accounting experience.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States - sponsorship will not be provided for this role.

Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart:

• Preferred: J.D. or graduate degree in Tax with meaningful tax/financial accounting experience.

Our Culture & Commitment to You
At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from phenomenal teams. Our dedication to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family's physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.

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About Us
WHY EMERSON
Our Commitment to Our People
At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join us in our bold aspiration.

We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world's most complex problems — for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You'll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award-winning employee development programs. We are a proud corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this responsibility seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavor.

At Emerson, you'll see firsthand that our people are at the center of everything we do. So, let's go. Let's think differently. Learn, collaborate, and grow. Seek opportunity. Push boundaries. Be empowered to make things better. Speed up to break through. Let's go, together.

Work Authorization
Emerson will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1(including those with OPT or CPT) , H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Emerson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

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About Emerson
Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. Through our deep domain expertise and legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers in critical industries like life sciences, energy, power and renewables, chemical and advanced factory automation operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security and reliability.

With global operations and a comprehensive portfolio of software and technology, we are helping companies implement digital transformation to measurably improve their operations, conserve valuable resources and enhance their safety.

We offer equitable opportunities, celebrate diversity, and embrace challenges with confidence that, together, we can make an impact across a broad spectrum of countries and industries. Whether you're an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring possibilities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you'll find your chance to make a difference with Emerson. Join our team – let's go

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