Associate - Research & Advisory

Frazier & Deeter is a rapidly growing Top 50 accounting & advisory firm known for its commitment to training and inclusion. The Research & Advisory Associate role involves conducting technical research and providing advisory support for M&A and tax planning, focusing on high-quality deliverables and client engagement. Responsibilities Conduct in-depth research using primary authorities, including the Internal Revenue Code, Treasury Regulations, IRS guidance, legislative history, and case law Prepare technical memoranda, research summaries, and opinion letters on matters involving pass-through taxation, M&A structuring, estate planning, and transactional issues Respond to internal inquiries, with a focus on technical accuracy, clarity, and practical applicability Monitor legislative and regulatory developments; draft internal alerts and planning memoranda outlining implications for clients and firm positions Contribute to and maintain the firm’s centralized repository of technical positions and guidance Support buy-side and sell-side M&A engagements, including pre-transaction planning and post-transaction structuring Develop and model alternative planning structures, evaluating tax efficiency, economic outcomes, and implementation risk Assist with estate, succession, and family office planning engagements Prepare client-ready materials illustrating planning alternatives and recommended strategies Monitor and draft internal technical briefs on IRS rulings, Treasury guidance, and court decisions Participate in internal technical discussions, roundtables, and position-development forums Support external thought leadership initiatives, including client alerts, newsletters, and presentation materials Skills J.D. (with a tax focus), LL.M. in Taxation, or CPA with strong technical research experience 1–4 years of experience in tax research, advisory, or transactional planning Strong command of federal tax authorities and research methodology Demonstrated ability to synthesize complex technical material into clear, well-structured written work product Ability to operate effectively in a fast paced advisory and client-facing support environment Experience with pass-through taxation, M&A structuring, or estate and generational planning Familiarity with tax research platforms (Checkpoint, Bloomberg Tax, BlueJ, Cocounsel) Exposure to transactional due diligence, structuring analyses, or tax opinion work Interest in contributing to internal knowledge systems and firmwide technical standards Company Overview Frazier & Deeter is an CPA advisory firm. It was founded in 1981, and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is https//www.frazierdeeter.com/. Apply To This Job

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