Manager, State and Local Tax (SALT)

About the role

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 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 Our State and Local Tax (SALT) practice assists clients in assessing state and local tax burdens by recommending solutions that support their overall business objectives and providing support so that their filing positions are consistent with good business practices and with the states' applicable tax laws and rules. Due to our tremendous growth we're seeking a Manager to join our team.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex state and local tax planning and compliance projects corporate and pass-through entities
• Deliver state and local tax advisory services, including refund reviews, nexus studies, accounting for income taxes, voluntary disclosures, tax minimization studies for income/franchise tax purposes
• Independently research and analyze a wide range of state and local tax issues and implications including apportionment methodology, unitary filings, and nexus considerations.
• Regularly exposed to sales and use taxes, gross receipts taxes, employment taxes, credits and incentives, and property taxes
• Manage client calls to understand critical areas of importance and apply tax technical knowledge to specific client situations
• Create deliverables that are concise, complete and address the elements deemed critical by the client
• Clearly communicate work plans, project objectives, and timelines to multidisciplinary project teams
• Build client relationships and demonstrate a working knowledge of client businesses; with opportunity to assume additional responsibility quickly
• Provide leadership, develop, mentor, and motivate our Associate and Senior Associate teams by actively participating in their advancement through on-the-job training, providing performance feedback, counseling, and fostering our team-based atmosphere
• Manage workloads and deadlines for Associates and Senior Associates with focuses on quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of the project team
• Manage multiple projects, client engagements and budgets simultaneously and efficiently. Participate in the billing and collection process
• Encourage open expression of ideas and opinions, actively seeks opportunities for others to share diverse experiences and perspectives
• Assist with business development, including add-on work by creating business development resources and proposal materials

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Accounting
• 4+ years’ of experience with State and Local Tax
• CPA or Licensed Attorney
• Prior proven experience leading and managing work streams and mentoring junior staff
• Excellent verbal and written skills, with the ability to establish credibility and influence clients
• Excellent research, writing, and analytical skills
• Advanced user of all Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, and Power BI)
• Preferably experience with using Alteryx
• Ability to simultaneously work on several projects and effectively manage deadlines
• High motivation to learn and grow
• Detail-oriented and possess strong organizational skills

Benefits

• Healthcare plans
• Flexible spending and savings