Director, M&A Tax Advisory

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

Job summary

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) seeks a Director to lead Corporate Transaction Tax & Advisory within its Corporate M&A Tax team in New York. You will guide complex tax strategies, develop tax models, and deliver planning solutions across buy- and sell-side engagements.

Join a hands-on, results-focused firm with deep industry experience and a collaborative culture. CPA/JD and 7+ years in M&A tax are preferred; opportunity to shape value for diverse clients.

Qualifications

• CPA or JD with advanced taxation credentials required.
• 7+ years experience in a corporate M&A tax practice at a Big 4 firm, Big Law firm, or similar firm.
• Knowledge of accounting and financial reporting.
• Strong writing, analytical, research, Excel, and organizational skills.
• Strong communication, presentation, project management, and business development skills.

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.
• 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; and
• Develop and maintain client relationships.

Skills

Analytical skills

Strong writing

Strong communication

Presentation skills

Project management

Business development

Team collaboration

Time management

Education

CPA/JD with advanced taxation credentials

7+ years M&A tax experience at Big 4 / Big Law / similar

Tools

Excel

Job description

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) seeks a Director to lead Corporate Transaction Tax & Advisory within its Corporate M&A Tax team in New York. You will guide complex tax strategies, develop tax models, and deliver planning solutions across buy- and sell-side engagements.

Join a hands-on, results-focused firm with deep industry experience and a collaborative culture. CPA/JD and 7+ years in M&A tax are preferred; opportunity to shape value for diverse clients.