Client Overview
Industry: Chemical manufacturing
Challenge: M&A support during a complex global acquisition
Scale: Fortune 500 company with a long-standing pattern of acquisitions and restructurings
The Challenge: M&A Demands Meet Leadership Bandwidth Constraints
Known for its acquisitive strategy, this chemical manufacturer was navigating a global transaction that required hands-on M&A tax planning expertise. The internal tax department, already operating at capacity, lacked the bandwidth to manage the added complexity — especially the legal and structural nuances of the deal.
They sought an associate-level resource with a legal background and global M&A experience who could commit to a 9–12-month engagement. But the Director of Tax Planning needed more than technical help — she needed someone she could trust to independently handle a critical portion of her workload.
The company considered two paths: engage their long-term Big 4 partner or try TaxForce.
The Client’s Critical Needs
- M&A Tax Expertise: A consultant experienced in global transactions, ideally with a legal background
- Immediate Relief: A resource who could quickly integrate and take ownership of a time-intensive project
- Trusted Partnership: Confidence in both the quality of work and strategic alignment with internal leadership
- Cost Considerations: A more efficient solution than Big 4 hourly rates, without sacrificing quality
How TaxForce Tackled the Challenge
- Customized Talent Sourcing: TaxForce identified and delivered an associate who exceeded expectations in both technical capability and strategic mindset
- Speed to Impact: The associate was onboarded almost immediately, seamlessly relieving the Director of Tax Planning from a major portion of her workload
- High-Value Alternative to Big 4: TaxForce provided a cost-effective alternative to the client’s traditional provider — offering senior-level talent at a fraction of the projected Big 4 cost
- Lasting Strategic Fit: The associate didn’t just fill a temporary gap: She became indispensable
The Results: A Temporary Hire Becomes a Long-Term Asset
- Immediate Productivity: The associate made an impact from day one, freeing up leadership to focus on higher-value initiatives
- Permanent Placement: Within four months, the company extended a full-time offer, naming her Head of Global Tax Planning
- Ongoing Partnership: Impressed by the quality, efficiency, and ROI of the engagement, the company has since returned to TaxForce for support on two additional occasions
The TaxForce Difference
At TaxForce, we do more than fill seats: We empower tax departments to stay resilient in the face of change. Whether facing sudden vacancies, project-based surges, or structural constraints like hiring freezes, we deliver senior-level expertise on demand. Our rapid-response model connects companies to the right professionals, at the right moment, for impact that lasts far beyond the engagement.
