Director, Corporate M&A Tax

Alvarez & Marsal Deutschland GmbH; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 165,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a forward-thinking firm specializing in M&A tax services. This role offers the chance to apply your extensive tax knowledge to real-world client situations, helping them navigate complex tax concepts and deliver exceptional service. You will be part of a collaborative environment that values integrity and personal growth, providing you with opportunities for professional development and a rewarding career path. With a focus on continuous learning, this position allows you to thrive and make a significant impact while enjoying a culture that celebrates diversity and inclusiveness.

Benefits

Healthcare Plans

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Disability Coverage

Parental Leave

Qualifications

• 7+ years in M&A tax practice at a Big 4 or similar firm.
• Strong knowledge of tax regulations and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality tax planning and due diligence services.
• Develop tax models and strategies for post-merger integration.
• Maintain client relationships and coordinate with teams.

Skills

Tax Knowledge

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Project Management

Research Skills

Organizational Skills

Presentation Skills

Business Development

Education

CPA

JD with Bachelor's in Accounting

Masters in Taxation

LLM

Job description

Location: Houston, TX, United States
Date Posted: Nov 27, 2024

A&M is a group of entrepreneurial, action and results-oriented professionals who 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 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 why our people love working at A&M.

We provide tax, turnaround management, restructuring, performance improvement, and corporate advisory services. Our tax practice is unique in that we offer the opportunity to work without audit conflict and truly act as a trusted business advisor. We provide our teams with opportunities and support to develop and cultivate careers that are most meaningful to them and reward them based on their achievements.

A&M's Corporate M&A 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.

What will you be doing?

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

• 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;
• Plan and execute post-merger integration strategies;
• Develop and deliver complex tax models, tax benefit analysis, and stock basis calculations;
• 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;
• Develop and maintain client relationships.

How will you grow and be supported?

At A&M, we know our people drive our growth, and we're focused on providing an employee experience that supports professional and personal development. We provide our team with a robust performance development process which encourages continuous learning and development that rewards you for your contributions. We have the best technical and formalized on-the-job training and offer endless opportunities for professionals to acquire new skills. We also prioritize your well-being and provide personal tools and resources to support you through your personal journey. Our Tax professionals consistently share that their favorite attributes of A&M are the growth opportunities, our unique, entrepreneurial culture and of course, the fun we have together. The possibilities are endless for high performing and passionate tax professionals.

Qualifications:

• 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 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.

Regular employees working 30 or more hours per week are also entitled to participate in Alvarez & Marsal Holdings’ fringe benefits consisting of healthcare plans, flexible spending and savings accounts, life, AD&D, and disability coverages at rates determined from time to time as well as a 401(k) retirement plan. Provided the eligibility requirements are met, employees will also receive a discretionary contribution to their 401(k) from Alvarez & Marsal. Additionally, employees are eligible for 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. The amount of vacation and personal days available varies based on tenure and role type.

The salary range is $165,000- $200,000 annually, 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.

Diversity & Inclusion

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.