Senior Manager, M&A and Tax Planning

Block (Square)·Bay Area, CA, United States of America·onsite
crypto:applicationengineeringIC530407 Foundational - Guidance - Tax
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Block is one company built from many blocks, all united by the same purpose of economic empowerment. The blocks that form our foundational teams — People, Finance, Counsel, Hardware, Information Security, Platform Infrastructure Engineering, and more — provide support and guidance at the corporate level. They work across business groups and around the globe, spanning time zones and disciplines to develop inclusive People policies, forecast finances, give legal counsel, safeguard systems, nurture new initiatives, and more. Every challenge creates possibilities, and we need different perspectives to see them all. Bring yours to Block. The Role We are looking for a Senior Manager, M&A Tax / US Income Tax Planning to join our tax team. You will report to our Head of Global Tax Advisory and will help manage Block's global M&A, Investments, Federal and State income tax planning, Treasury Services, Income/Direct Tax Controversy and Post-Closing Integration/Compliance activities. You Will Lead Block’s global M&A, investments, and post-closing integration/compliance activities. Partner with internal teams, tax colleagues, and external advisors on the tax aspects of acquisitions, dispositions, investments, structuring, and integration. Ensure tax planning and technical matters are accurately reflected in tax filings. Perform tax modeling and quantitative analyses (e.g., Sections 382/383, stock basis, and transaction-related calculations). Research complex tax issues, advise cross-functional stakeholders (HR, Treasury, Legal, Corporate Development, Accounting), and prepare technical tax memoranda supporting filing positions and planning strategies. Manage income tax audits from planning and IDR responses through resolution. Support special tax projects, including new product reviews, Treasury and Capital Markets initiatives, and state income tax planning. You Have 8+ years of relevant experience in M&A tax, including complex federal income tax planning and tax re