Associate, Compensation & Benefits Tax

About the role

A&M is a global consulting firm with over 10,000 professionals in 40+ countries. The Compensation & Benefits Tax practice is seeking an Associate to join the team.

Primary Responsibilities

• Interpret and apply laws, regulations, judicial precedent, and other guidance
• Draft technical memorandums and letters related to compensation & benefits issues
• Research emerging issues and areas, such as Tax Reform and new SEC requirements
• Aggregate data in Excel to assist with complex nondiscrimination testing for qualified retirement plans
• Identify compliance issues in qualified retirement plans, calculate corrections, and draft submissions for the IRS and DOL correction programs
• Review executive compensation plans and agreements to ensure compliance with the Internal Revenue Code and SEC requirements
• Benchmark compensation against market data and develop reports to support compensation recommendations
• Assist in the design of annual long-term incentive awards while considering tax, accounting, and other regulatory ramifications
• Work on M&A transactions, including performing tax and HR calculations
• Aid in marketing initiatives by writing articles, preparing pitch decks, researching targets, and developing presentations

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required, with definitive plans for meeting minimum educational requirements for CPA eligibility and licensure in the state of your assigned office location or membership to a State Bar
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to articulate complex information
• Strong analytical skills
• High proficiency in spreadsheets
• Ability to simultaneously work on several projects and effectively manage deadlines
• High motivation to learn and grow
• Authorized to work in the US without the need for employment-based sponsorship now or in the future