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Senior Consultant, Tax Transactions | Corporate Finance & Restructuring

FTI Consulting Careers
United States, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 4/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/2/2026

About The Role

FTI Consulting is seeking a Senior Consultant to join our growing Transactions Tax team. Our Transactions Tax team is aligned with FTI Consulting’s Corporate Finance & Restructuring organization. We focus on our clients’ strategic, operational, financial and capital needs by addressing the full spectrum of financial and transactional opportunities faced by corporations, boards, private equity sponsors, creditor constituencies and other stakeholders. 

With teams based in North America, the United Kingdom and Dubai, our Transactions Tax team is situated to advise domestic and multinational businesses on a variety of tax matters ranging from tax transaction support to best practice process implementation and structuring. FTI Consulting provide  client-centric tax advisory services focused on mitigating tax risk and minimizing cost.

You will also work with and learn from our senior management team who are leaders in their field and qualified in accounting, tax, law and real estate surveying. Our team also includes valuations and technology experts and economists.

What You’ll Do

As a Senior Consultant on the Transactions Tax team within our Transactions Services practice, you will work closely with the team to deliver excellent client service. This Senior Consultant will collaborate with internal project teams to:

  • Review federal and state income returns (and related tax workpapers), financial information, and related deal documents as part of buy-side and sell-side tax due diligence engagements

  • Assess and analyze tax exposures, risks, and opportunities relating to mergers and acquisitions

  • Draft written reports/correspondence summarizing the results of tax due diligence, including recommendations for next steps

  • Analyze various technical tax issues relating to mergers and acquisitions

  • Advise clients by identifying post-closing opportunities and services 

  • Assist in advising clients with developing both tax-efficient acquisition structuring and associated tax modeling, as well as deal execution and integration planning

  • Participate in discussions with clients and targets

How You’ll Grow

This is an excellent opportunity to enhance and expand your background across tax, engagement management, and project delivery, while also gaining valuable management and developmental experience.  You will have the opportunity to partner with our internal teams and diverse clients across various industries and continue to grow in new and complex functional areas and technologies.

What You Will Need To Succeed

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Informational Systems, Economics, or related field of study

  • 3 years of post-graduate combined professional experience

  • Ability to travel to clients and FTI office(s)

  • Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; the employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas

Preferred Qualifications:

  • MS, JD and/or CPA

  • 3 years of experience in federal and state tax experience

  • Experience with tax compliance; income and/or non-income

  • Experience with tax research and the ability to analyze and apply rules in a broad range of tax areas and issues

  • Proficiency in MS Office suite including MS Excel and PowerPoint

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Total Wellbeing    

Our goal is to support the wellbeing of you and your families—physically, emotionally, and financially. We offer comprehensive benefits such as the following:    

  • Competitive total compensation, including bonus earning potential   

  • Full package of benefits plans, including medical, dental, and vision coverage along with life and disability insurance  

  • Generous paid time off and holidays 

  • Company matched 401(k) retirement savings plan (Important: Please change to RRSP for Canada or remove the highlighted text for NA JDs)  

  • Potential for flexible work arrangements  

  • Generous paid parental leave with available planning tools, virtual expert coaching services and flex return support.  

  • Family care benefits, including back-up child/elder care   

  • Employee wellness platform  

  • Employee recognition programs  

  • Paid time off for volunteering in your community   

  • Corporate matching for charitable donations most important to you  

  • Make an impact in our communities through company sponsored pro bono work  

  • Professional development and certification programs  

  • Free in-office snacks and drinks  

  • Free smartphone and cellular plan (if applicable) 

  • FTI Perks & Discounts at retailers and businesses (Not for Canada) 

  • Upscale offices close to public transportation  

 
About FTI Consulting   

FTI Consulting, Inc. is a leading global expert firm for organizations facing crisis and transformation, with more than 8,100 employees located in 32 countries and territories as of December 31, 2025. In certain jurisdictions, FTI Consulting’s services are provided through distinct legal entities that are separately capitalized and independently managed. The Company generated $3.80 billion in revenues during fiscal year 2025. More information can be found at www.fticonsulting.com

 

 

FTI Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation. 

Compensation Disclosure:   The compensation range reflects potential base salary for the role. Actual compensation is determined based on a wide array of relevant factors including market considerations, business needs, and an individual’s location, skills, level of experience, and qualifications. 

 

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