Senior Associate, Tax Consulting (Finance)

Description

Senior Associate, Tax Consulting

About Alvarez & Marsal

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm with over 10,000 entrepreneurial, action and results-oriented professionals in over 40 countries. We take a hands-on approach to solving our clients' problems and assisting them in reaching their potential. Our culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who positively impact our clients and shape our industry. The collaborative environment and engaging work-guided by A&M's core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity-are why our people love working at A&M.

The Team

Alvarez & Marsal Tax is looking for a Senior Associate to join our growing Federal Tax practice. Our Federal Tax team specializes in providing corporate tax consulting and compliance services to multinational public and private companies, bringing value by maximizing cash tax savings, optimizing corporate tax profiles, and mitigating potential tax risks.

The key area of focus for this Senior Associate would be to work with a team to design and implement corporate reorganizations and transactions. An ideal candidate would have strong business acumen and critical thinking to assist in finding practical business solutions for our clients.

How you will contribute

As a Senior Associate within A&M Tax Federal Tax practice, you will:

• Analyze and process different datasets and documents, including but not limited to tax returns and elections, legal entity organizational charts, financial statements, fixed asset registers and tax depreciation schedules, purchase and sale agreements, due diligence reports, transaction and restructuring slide decks, tax policies, technical memoranda, transfer pricing documentation, intercompany agreements, accounting data, and valuation reports, in order to develop various tax deliverables;
• Assist with the design and implementation of business reorganizations, legal entity rationalizations, and business transactions designed by A&M or by other client advisors, by developing workplans, monitoring the status of action items and driving their completion, drafting follow-up notes to various parties involved in the project, preparing or reviewing tax calculations and filings, and reviewing legal documentation pertaining to the project;
• Document facts, assumptions and tax implications surrounding any proposed tax planning, restructuring, or rationalization in the form of memorandums, notes to Excel spreadsheets, emails, or PowerPoint presentations;
• Work with a multidisciplinary and multijurisdictional team to facilitate the preparation and initial review of various deliverables;
• Mentor Associates and Interns when they are supporting the same projects by delegating appropriate tasks, ensuring they complete tasks efficiently and sharing best practices;
• Monitor status of assigned tasks and communicate their progress to the project team on a timely manner;
• Conduct and review research and analysis of a wide range of tax issues related to federal corporate tax, business transactions, reorganizations, restructuring and tax implications of financing techniques for a variety of entities and their affiliates;
• Assist with tax compliance, including tax provision, tax extension and tax return preparation and review;
• Interface with client to obtain information and deliver a high-quality work product on time and on budget;
• Network internally and with existing and prospective clients, to build and enhance relationships and identify potential opportunities to bring value to clients; and
• Assist with business development, by creating business development resources and proposal materials.

Who will you be working with?

We are not a typical tax firm. We are a group of entrepreneurial, action-oriented and results-oriented tax professionals who take a hands-on approach to solving our clients' problems and helping them reach their potential. We are nimble, resourceful, and proactive but adapt quickly when changes are needed. We present you with opportunities, not a playbook, and we reward you based on your achievements, not your tenure.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting
• 2+ years of relevant experience in federal taxation and/or corporate tax consulting
• CPA or Licensed Attorney (or in the process of pursuing)
• Intermediate to advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Strong communication, writing and presentation skills and ability to articulate complex information in plain English
• Strong analytical and research skills and ability to understand and effectively apply tax concepts to client situations
• Detail-oriented, with strong organizational and project management skills
• Strong business development skills and proactive and positive attitude
• High motivation to learn and grow
• Ability to work in a dynamic, time-sensitive environment, on multiple projects at the same time

Your journey at A&M

We recognize that our people are the driving force behind our success, which is why we prioritize an employee experience that fosters each person's unique professional and personal development. Our robust performance development process promotes continuous learning, rewards your contributions, and fosters a culture of meritocracy. With top-notch training and on-the-job learning opportunities, you can acquire new skills and advance your career.

We prioritize your well-being, providing benefits and resources to support you on your personal journey. Our people consistently highlight the growth opportunities, our unique, entrepreneurial culture, and the fun we have together as their favorite aspects of working at A&M. The possibilities are endless for high-performing and passionate professionals.

Regular employees working 30 or more hours per week are also entitled to participate in Alvarez & Marsal Holdings' fringe benefits consisting of healthcare plans, flexible spending and savings accounts, life, AD&D, and disability coverages at rates determined periodically as well as a 401(k) retirement savings plan. Provided the eligibility requirements are met, employees will also receive an annual discretionary contribution to their 401(k) retirement savings plan from Alvarez & Marsal. Additionally, employees are eligible for paid time off including vacation, personal days, seventy-two (72) hours of sick time (prorated for part time employees), ten federal holidays, one floating holiday, and parental leave. The amount of vacation and personal days available varies based on tenure and role type. Click here for more information regarding A&M's benefits programs.

The salary range is $85k - $105k annually, dependent on several variables including but not limited to education, experience, skills, and geography. In addition, A&M offers a discretionary bonus program which is based on a number of factors, including individual and firm performance. Please ask your recruiter for details.

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