Director, Global Transaction Tax (Federal)

Alvarez & Marsal • Washington, DC

53d • $165,000 - $200,000

About The Position

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. A&M's Global Transaction Tax team is composed of seasoned tax professionals experienced in providing practical tax advice to corporate and private equity 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, environmental services, technology, and education.

Requirements

• CPA, JD (with bachelor's degree in accounting, preferred), Masters in Taxation, or LLM
• At least 7 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 the highest quality integrated work product; and
• Develop and maintain client relationships.

Benefits

• healthcare plans
• flexible spending and savings accounts
• life, AD&D, and disability coverages
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• annual discretionary contribution to their 401(k) retirement savings plan
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees