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Senior Director, Global Transaction Tax (Federal)

$175k - $225k

Alvarez & Marsal

Description

Senior Director, Global Transaction Tax (Federal)

The Team

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm with entrepreneurial, action- and results-oriented professionals. We take a hands-on approach to solving our clients' problems and helping them reach their potential. A&M is different by design: we give people ownership and impact from day one, fuel development through real opportunity, and provide direct access to leaders who invest in our growth. Our culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who positively impact clients and shape our industry. Guided by A&M's core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity, our collaborative, globally minded environment is why our people love working at A&M.

How you will contribute

  • Demonstrate an understanding of increasingly complex tax concepts and effectively apply tax knowledge to client situations;
  • Develop and deliver quality tax planning approaches with timely and responsive services and work product that meets and/or exceeds client expectations;
  • Perform due diligence including review of tax returns, financials, and other tax documentation to evaluate potential tax risks and opportunities;
  • Review and comment on tax aspects of financial models;
  • Review and comment on tax aspects of purchase agreements;
  • Coordinate with state and local and international tax team members, as well as financial and operational due diligence team members, to deliver highest quality integrated work product; and
  • Develop and maintain client relationships.

Qualifications:

  • CPA, JD (with bachelor's degree in accounting, preferred), Masters in Taxation, or LLM
  • At least 9 years of relevant experience in a mergers & acquisitions tax practice at a Big 4 firm, Big Law firm, or similar firm
  • Knowledge of accounting and financial reporting
  • Strong writing, analytical, research, excel, and organizational skills
  • Strong communication, presentation, project management, and business development skills
  • Strong sense of personal motivation as well as the ability to work with a team
  • Ability to work in a dynamic, time-sensitive environment

Your journey at A&M

At A&M, professional growth is tied directly to performance, not tenure. Our people take on meaningful, hands-on work supported by a performance development process that rewards contribution and fosters a culture of meritocracy. Stretch roles, evolving business needs, and firm growth create ongoing opportunities for ownership and building new skills, while direct access to senior leaders provides mentorship and real-time coaching along the way. We also prioritize your wellbeing through comprehensive benefits and resources. Together, these elements create an environment where high-performing professionals can continue to grow and advance from day one.

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.

A&M does not require or administer lie detector tests as a condition of employment or continued employment. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Thesalaryrange is $175,000- $225,000annually, 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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