Director, Financial Services Tax (SALT)

Alvarez & Marsal; New York (NY); On-site; USD 165,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plans

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

Alvarez & Marsal's Tax Financial Services team seeks a Director of Financial Services Tax (SALT) to lead complex state and multi‑jurisdictional tax engagements for asset managers and funds in a dynamic, global firm. You will oversee filings, advise on apportionment and sourcing, manage risk and budgets, and mentor junior staff while collaborating across Tax and firm leadership.

A strong candidate has 7+ years in partnership state and local tax, CPA or JD, and a track record in business

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in partnership state and local tax for asset managers or funds
• Experience with multijurisdictional tax reporting and K‑1/K‑2/K‑3
• Experience with ASC 740 tax provisions and corporate blockers preferred
• CPA or JD with accounting/tax degrees preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead execution and review of complex tax compliance and reporting engagements for partnerships and funds
• Advise on state tax implications of complex issues in multi-tiered structures
• Manage engagement risk, staffing, and financial performance across multiple engagements
• Provide development and feedback to team, staying current with tax law changes
• Lead training and mentoring for junior team members
• Develop cross‑firm relationships to identify additional tax opportunities
• Source new client relationships and pursue business development opportunities
• Maintain active client communications to manage expectations and satisfaction

Skills

Partnership state & local tax

Financial services tax

Communication

Project management

Business development

Leadership

Education

CPA or JD with accounting/tax degrees

Tools

OneSource

GoSystem

CCH

BNA

Job description

Description

Director, Financial Services Tax (SALT)

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 Tax Financial Services team specializes in providing tax support to private equity firms, asset managers, private credit lenders, real estate funds, hedge funds and global banks.

Our professionals have extensive experience supporting asset managers in the compliance and reporting of complex financial instruments and transactions, with a focus on partnership tax, investor reporting (including K‑1/K‑2/K‑3), and multi‑jurisdictional filing requirements. We specialize in helping clients navigate evolving regulatory frameworks and manage tax compliance obligations across federal, state, and international regimes in a manner that is accurate, efficient, and aligned with investor expectations. Our team is committed to delivering exceptional value to our clients by understanding their unique needs and providing tailored tax solutions. By joining us, you will contribute to achieving our goals of excellence and client satisfaction, making a tangible impact within the organization and the industry at large.

How you will contribute

As a member of the Tax Financial Services team with a focus on asset management state tax reporting, you will:

• Lead the execution and review of complex tax compliance and reporting engagements, including partnership and corporate filings and multijurisdictional tax reporting
• Advise on the state tax implications of complex issues within multi-tiered partnership and fund structures, including apportionment and sourcing considerations for specific transactions, sales of partnership interest, state specific modifications and conformity, and tax structuring opportunities Build relationships with clients by understanding their business, their unique circumstances, offering proactive support, and timely execution
• Manage engagement risk, including technical tax positions, compliance risks, and client delivery considerations, while overseeing staffing and financial performance for multiple engagements at once including billing, collections, profitability and project budgets
• Provide supportive leadership by providing development and career guidance through mentoring and performance feedback to your team. You will drive your team to stay up to date in tax law changes and apply the most current and innovative tax practices to create and sustain a respected reputation in the market
• Actively engage less experienced team members by leading regular training sessions
• Build relationships across Tax and the rest of A&M. Develop a deep understanding of the areas of expertise across the firm to present clients with opportunities for additional support
• Build, manage, direct and monitor multiple client engagement teams while maintaining active communication with clients to manage expectations and help ensure client satisfaction
• Actively pursue business development opportunities and prioritize where and how to source new relationships
• Regularly meet with contacts to discuss broad business issues and develop market insight into new opportunities regarding how Tax and A&M can help address their critical business issues

Qualifications

• CPA, JD (with bachelor’s and master’s degrees in accounting or tax, preferred),
• At least 7 years of relevant experience in partnership state and local tax compliance, with a focus on asset managers, fund of funds, or financial services clients at a Big 4 firm, Big Law firm, or similar firm
• Solid understanding of partnership tax concepts, including allocations, capital accounts, and K‑1 reporting
• Solid understanding of state partnership taxation, including withholding, composite, and pass‑through entity tax calculations and requirements, apportionment and sourcing, and state conformity calculation adjustments
• Familiarity with tax compliance software and research tools (e.g., OneSource, GoSystem, CCH, BNA, or similar) and ability to work with large, complex datasets
• Exposure to corporate tax concepts relevant to asset managers, including corporate blockers, and a general understanding of ASC 740 tax provisions (e.g., current vs. deferred taxes, uncertain tax positions) is preferred
• Understanding of tax concepts relevant to asset managers, including Section 163(j) interest limitation rules and deal economics and tax distribution waterfalls
• Strong communication, presentation, and project management skills, with an interest in supporting business development efforts
• Strong sense of personal motivation as well as the ability to work with a team
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment with evolving timelines and competing priorities

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.

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 periodically as well as a 401(k) retirement savings plan. Provided the eligibility requirements are met, employees will also receive an annual discretionary contribution to their 401(k) retirement savings plan 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. Click here for more information regarding A&M’s benefits programs.

Thesalaryrange is $165,000- $200,000annually, 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.