Manager, Corporate Transaction Tax (M&A Tax)

Description

Apply strong working knowledge of complex tax concepts to client fact patterns; identify issues and propose solutions.
Lead day-to-day workstreams on tax planning engagements; deliver timely, accurate analyses and work product.
Perform and review tax due diligence (returns, financials, other tax data); assess risks/opportunities and draft client-ready summaries.
Support planning and execution of post-merger integration; coordinate tasks and track action items.
Build and review tax models (e.g., tax benefit/step-up, E&P/stock and basis, transaction cost analyses); document key assumptions.
Assist in reviewing tax provisions of purchase agreements; prepare issues lists and recommendations.
Coordinate with state and local and international tax team members, as well as financial and operational due diligence team members; prepare issues lists and recommendations.
Maintain regular client communication and support Directors and Senior Directors in relationship development.

Qualifications

• CPA, JD (with bachelor's degree in accounting, preferred), Masters in Taxation, or LLM
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in a mergers & acquisitions tax practice at a Big 4 firm, Big Law firm, or similar firm
• Strong understanding of the consolidated return regulations, tax-free reorganization provisions and cross-border tax planning considerations
• 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

Pay

$145,000 - $185,000 annually, dependent on several variables including but not limited to education, experience, skills, and geography.

Schedule

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 from time to once as well as a 401(k) retirement plan. Provided the eligibility requirements are met, employees will also receive a discretionary contribution to their 401(k) 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.