Manager, Global Transaction Tax

Alvarez & Marsal; Toronto; On-site; CAD 175,000 - 244,000; Full time

Job summary

Alvarez & Marsal is seeking a Manager, Global Transaction Tax in Toronto to lead tax due diligence and structuring for corporate transactions, advising on tax efficiencies and risk mitigation across deal life cycles. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact tax advice and client services.

The role requires M&A tax expertise, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple engagements in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• CPA, JD (with bachelor's degree in accounting, preferred), Masters in Taxation, or LLM.
• Experience in a mergers and acquisitions tax practice.
• 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 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 highest quality integrated work product;
• Develop and maintain client relationships;

Skills

Writing

Analytical

Research

Excel

Organizational skills

Education

CPA

JD

Masters in Taxation

LLM

Job description

Description

Manager, Global Transaction Tax

About Alvarez & Marsal

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 helping them reach their potential. A&M is different by design: we give people ownership and impact from day one, fuel development through real opportunity, and provide direct access to leaders who invest in our growth. Our culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who positively impact clients and shape our industry. Guided by A&M's core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity, our collaborative, globally minded environment is why our people love working at A&M.

The Team

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 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.

How you will contribute

• Performing tax due diligence, including reviewing target’s historic tax profile, planning, tax examination, acquisition/disposition, and filing history to assess potential risks and opportunities
• Using the due diligence process to identify opportunities for further tax efficiencies
• Structuring transactions in a tax-efficient manner
• Reviewing and evaluating significant tax attributes, credits and incentives
• Reviewing and commenting on purchase agreement and disclosure schedules
• Evaluating potential acquisition structures
• Modeling transaction scenarios
• Identifying matters to be addressed post-closing, including integration related risks and opportunities

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

Qualifications:

• CPA, JD (with bachelor's degree in accounting, preferred), Masters in Taxation, or LLM
• Experience in a mergers and acquisitions tax practice
• 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 dynamic, time-sensitive environment

Your journey at A&M

At A&M, professional growth is tied directly to performance, not tenure. Our people take on meaningful, hands-on work supported by a performance development process that rewards contribution and fosters a culture of meritocracy. Stretch roles, evolving business needs, and firm growth create ongoing opportunities for ownership and building new skills, while direct access to senior leaders provides mentorship and real-time coaching along the way. We also prioritize your wellbeing through comprehensive benefits and resources. Together, these elements create an environment where high-performing professionals can continue to grow and advance from day one.

A&M is committed to providing an accessible recruitment process that meets our obligations under the Ontario Human Rights Code, the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and any other applicable legislation. We strive to maintain a strong and dynamic workforce that fosters respect and inclusivity for applicants of all abilities. Should you have any accessibility need(s) and/or require accommodation during the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources at [e-mail] and we would be pleased to assist you.

A&M is committed to providing an accessible recruitment process that meets our obligations under the Alberta Human Rights Act, the Alberta Employment Standards Code and any other applicable legislation. We strive to maintain a strong and dynamic workforce that fosters respect and inclusivity for applicants of all abilities. Should you have any accessibility need(s) and/or require accommodation during the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources at [e-mail] and we would be pleased to assist you.

Thesalaryrange is $125,000- $175,000annually, dependent on several variables including but not limited to education, experience, skills, and geography. In addition, A&M offers a discretionary bonus program which is based on a number of factors, including individual and firm performance. Please ask your recruiter for details.

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