Job Description – Partner – M&A Tax

Company: Forvis Mazars India
Designation: Partner
Function: M&A Tax
Qualification: Chartered Accountant (CA)
Experience: 14+ Years of Post-Qualification Experience
Practice Focus: India Practice

Role Overview

Forvis Mazars India is looking for an experienced M&A Tax professional at the Partner level to lead transaction tax advisory engagements, drive business development, expand client relationships, and contribute to the growth of the firm's M&A Tax practice in India.

The ideal candidate should possess strong expertise in Indian M&A taxation, deal structuring, tax due diligence, and transaction advisory, along with a proven track record of business development, revenue generation, and managing strategic client relationships.

Key Responsibilities

1. M&A Tax & Transaction Advisory

·       Lead M&A Tax engagements, including tax due diligence, transaction structuring, acquisitions, divestments, mergers, demergers, and corporate restructuring.

·       Advise clients on tax-efficient transaction structures, Indian direct tax implications, capital gains, and transaction-related tax risks.

·       Identify tax exposures and provide practical solutions to mitigate risks and optimize transaction outcomes.

·       Ensure high-quality delivery of engagements in line with applicable Indian tax laws and regulatory requirements.

2. Business Development & Revenue Growth

·       Drive business development initiatives to expand the M&A Tax practice and generate new revenue opportunities.

·       Develop and execute strategies for client acquisition, account mining, and expansion of existing client relationships.

·       Build a strong pipeline of M&A Tax mandates through networking, referrals, industry connections, and strategic alliances.

·       Identify prospective clients across corporates, private equity firms, investment firms, and other relevant stakeholders.

·       Lead proposal development, pitch presentations, commercial negotiations, and engagement closures.

·       Build and maintain relationships with CXOs, CFOs, tax heads, promoters, investors, and other senior decision-makers.

·       Take ownership of revenue targets, business growth, and profitability of the practice.

3. Client & Stakeholder Management

·       Act as a trusted advisor to clients on complex transaction tax matters.

·       Manage senior-level client relationships and ensure high standards of service delivery.

·       Collaborate with other service lines, including Transaction Advisory, Due Diligence, Corporate Finance, and other tax teams, to develop cross-selling opportunities.

4. Team Leadership & Practice Development

·       Lead, mentor, and develop high-performing teams of M&A Tax professionals.

·       Strengthen the firm's market presence through thought leadership, industry networking, and participation in relevant forums.

·       Contribute to the strategic growth and long-term development of the M&A Tax practice in India.

Candidate Requirements

·       Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) with 14+ years of post-qualification experience.

·       Strong expertise in M&A Tax, transaction structuring, tax due diligence, and transaction-related tax advisory.

·       Substantial experience in the Indian market and India practice.

·       Demonstrated success in business development, client acquisition, revenue generation, and relationship management.

·       Proven ability to originate mandates, develop a client pipeline, lead pitches, and convert opportunities into engagements.

·       Strong commercial acumen and experience managing senior client stakeholders.

·       Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and team management skills.

·       Experience with a Big 4 or leading professional services / consulting firm would be preferred.