Manager, Federal Tax (Partnerships)

Alvarez & Marsal • Washington, DC

53d • $100,000 - $140,000

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. One of the largest pillars in our Tax practice is our Federal Tax team whom have a deep specialization in tax consulting and compliance services for pass-through entities (partnerships, S-Corps). In many cases, our Tax professionals manage day-to-day client service relationships, and as such, serve as the gateway to a variety of specialized tax services that help to improve compliance with taxing entities while maintaining each client's overall tax risk profile. Due to our tremendous growth, we're seeking a Manager to join our team. As a Manager within Federal Tax you will: Manage the tax compliance process for pass-through entities, including estimates, extensions, and annual compliance filings Participate in tax-planning for pass through clients and advise clients on tax implications of their business objectives Lead special projects in specific technical areas such as tax basis balance sheets, capital account maintenance, tax distribution calculations, and structuring opportunities 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 plan, 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 Supervise, 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 workload and deadlines for Associates and Senior Associates with a focus on quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of the project team Encourage open expression of ideas and opinions and actively seek 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

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• 4 + years' experience with federal and state pass-through entity (S-Corps, Partnerships) taxation
• Experience with federal and state C-Corp taxation, including income tax provisions
• CPA
• 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
• Experience with all Microsoft Office products (with an emphasis on Excel)
• Ability to simultaneously work on several projects and effectively manage deadlines
• High motivation to learn and grow
• Detail-oriented and possess strong organizational skills

Nice To Haves

• Experience with GoSystems, OneSource, and research software preferred

Responsibilities

• Manage the tax compliance process for pass-through entities, including estimates, extensions, and annual compliance filings
• Participate in tax-planning for pass through clients and advise clients on tax implications of their business objectives
• Lead special projects in specific technical areas such as tax basis balance sheets, capital account maintenance, tax distribution calculations, and structuring opportunities
• 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 plan, 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
• Supervise, 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 workload and deadlines for Associates and Senior Associates with a focus on quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of the project team
• Encourage open expression of ideas and opinions and actively seek 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

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: Manager
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees