Senior Director, Corporate Transaction Tax

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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

A&M's Corporate Transaction Tax team is composed of seasoned tax professionals experienced in providing practical tax advice to corporate buyers and sellers throughout the transaction life cycle. By utilizing an integrated approach with A&M professionals with deep operating and financial-related experience, the team uses a focused and tailored approach to rapidly identify and understand potential deal breakers, value drivers, and other areas of specific interest to our clients. Our professionals have significant experience on both the buy and sell side of transactions across all industries including healthcare, financial institutions, energy, technology, and consumer products.

How You Will Contribute

As a member of the A&M Corporate Transaction Tax team, you will:

• Demonstrate an advanced understanding of increasingly complex tax concepts and effectively apply tax knowledge to client situations;
• Develop and deliver high-quality tax planning approaches with timely and responsive services and work product that meets and/or exceeds client expectations;
• Oversee due diligence including review of tax returns, financials, and other tax documentation to evaluate potential tax risks and opportunities;
• Strategize and execute post-merger integration strategies;
• Develop and deliver complex tax models, tax benefit analysis, and stock basis calculations;
• Review and provide strategic insights on tax aspects of purchase agreements;
• Lead coordination with state and local and international tax team members, as well as financial and operational due diligence team members; and
• Cultivate 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 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.

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.

Inclusive Diversity

A&M’s entrepreneurial culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who can 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 the main reasons our people love working at A&M. Inclusive Diversity means we embrace diversity, and we foster inclusiveness, encouraging everyone to bring their whole self to work each day.

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is Alvarez & Marsal’s practice to provide and promote equal opportunity in employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sex or gender, gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, family medical history, genetic information or other protected medical condition, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by and in accordance with applicable laws.