Senior Manager, M&A Tax

Tenneco is one of the world’s leading designer, manufacturers and marketers of automotive products for original equipment and aftermarket customers, with approximately 78.000 team members working at more than 300 sites worldwide. Through our four business groups, Motorparts, Ride Performance, Clean Air and Powertrain, Tenneco is driving advancements in global mobility by delivering technology solutions for diversified global markets, including light vehicle, commercial truck, off-highway, industrial, motorsport and the aftermarket.

In this role, you will be accountable for optimizing the company's tax position in relation to mergers and acquisitions. This position reports to our Director, M&A Tax and is a hybrid role base out of our Skokie, IL or Northville, MI location.

In this role, you will impact the company's financial success by providing expert tax advice and guidance on M&A transactions. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to identify tax risks and opportunities, develop tax-efficient structures, and ensure compliance with applicable tax laws. Your expertise in M&A tax will be crucial in navigating the complexities of tax implications in mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Facilitate and coordinate tax due diligence processes for potential M&A transactions, evaluating tax compliance, business models and transfer pricing, tax exposures, and value creation opportunities.
• Provide strategic tax advice and support in structuring M&A transactions to achieve optimal tax efficiency and mitigate tax risks.
• Collaborate with legal, financial, and corporate development teams to develop and implement tax-efficient transaction structures aligned with business objectives.

• Review and negotiate tax-related terms in M&A transaction documents, including purchase agreements, tax indemnification provisions, and representations and warranties.
• Collaborate closely with legal counsel to ensure tax considerations are appropriately addressed in transaction agreements and contracts.

• Partner with integration teams to facilitate the seamless integration of acquired companies from a tax perspective.
• Oversee tax compliance requirements related to M&A transactions, including tax reporting, filings, and disclosures.
• Monitor changes in tax laws and regulations affecting M&A transactions and advise on potential impacts to the company.

Basic Qualifications:

• 10+ years tax experience in public accounting or in a highly complex multinational environment required.
• Expertise in federal, international and state tax is required
• Must possess a detailed technical comprehension of tax law in addition to accounting, business and economic principles and procedures within a complex multinational legal structure
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) and financial analysis skills required to convey the tax impacts of complex technical issues to nontax stakeholders.
• The ability to integrate strategic business objectives with overall tax strategies.
• Strong training and people development skills.
• Project management skills required.

Desired Experience and Traits:

• Must have excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to successfully communicate with all levels of the organization

Educational Requirements:

• CPA
• Masters of Taxation degree preferred.

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.