Associate Director/Manager, International Tax - Global Capability Center

Alvarez & Marsal; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 2,000,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Alvarez & Marsal in India is seeking a Senior Associate for its International Tax practice. You will advise corporate and pass-through clients on tax accounting, compliance and research, working with partners and teams.

The role emphasizes global tax planning, ASC 740, foreign tax credits and cross-border structuring, with opportunities for mentoring junior staff and contributing to business development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and Master’s degree in Accounting or Taxation; EA or CPA preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written skills with the ability to articulate complex tax concepts.
• Advanced user of Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

• Manage US-outbound tax planning for international operations of US-headquartered companies.
• Prepare quarterly and annual ASC 740 tax accruals and global tax rate calculations.
• Prepare Form 5471, 8858, 8865, 1120/1065/1120S/1120F filings for entities with foreign operations.

Skills

Communication skills

Research & writing

Analytical thinking

Project management

Mentoring junior staff

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Master’s degree in Accounting or Taxation

EA or CPA preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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 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.

Description

About 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

We are seeking a Senior Associate with international tax experience to join our growing International Tax practice. In this role, you will work with experienced partners and teams to advise corporate and pass-through clients across all industries on various aspects of tax accounting, tax compliance and tax research.

How you will contribute

• Manage US-outbound tax planning support for international operations of US headquartered companies, including repatriation strategies, foreign tax credit optimization and local country tax planning opportunities
• Manage the preparation of quarterly and annual international ASC 740 (FAS 109/FIN 48) tax accruals, global effective tax rate calculations, and footnote disclosure
• Manage the preparation of forms 5471 for controlled foreign corporations, forms 8858 and 8865 for flow through foreign entities, forms 1120, 1065, 1120-S for U.S. companies with foreign operations, forms 1120-F for foreign corporation with U.S. trades or business/permanent establishments
• Maintain supporting documentation of earnings and profits pool, PTEP, and US tax basis for foreign subsidiaries and/or branches of US multinationals
• Analyze and calculate taxable distributions, 987 gains/losses, Subpart F income, ECI, Global Intangible Low Taxed Income, CFC attribution, Section 245A Deduction, hybrid transactions, 163(j), FDII, etc.
• Manage the preparation of Forms 1118 and 1116 for foreign tax credits and supporting documentation
• Manage and review of multinational clients quarterly US tax payments through analysis of international tax implications on US tax estimates.
• Conduct day-to-day management of accounts to ensure delivery of timely and accurate work product
• Supervise, develop, mentor, and motivate our Associates and Senior Associates 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 focuses on quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of the project team
• 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
• Encourage open expression of ideas and opinions, actively seeks opportunities for others to share diverse experiences and perspective
• Build client relationships and demonstrate a working knowledge of client businesses; with opportunity to assume additional responsibility quickly
• Assist with business development, including add-on work by creating business development resources and proposal materials

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and Master's degree in Accounting or Taxation field EA or CPA preferred.
• 6-13 years of International Tax or Transaction Tax experience required, preferably in professional services
• Prior proven experience leading and managing work streams and mentoring junior staff
• Excellent verbal and written skills with the ability to articulate complex tax concepts, establish credibility and influence clients
• Excellent research, writing, and analytical skills
• Advanced user of 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

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. We prioritize your well-being, providing benefits and resources to support you on your personal journey. Our people consistently highlight the growth opportunities, our unique, entrepreneurial culture, and the fun we have together as their favorite aspects of working at A&M. The possibilities are endless for high-performing and passionate professionals