Director, M&A Tax & Advisory Leader

Alvarez & Marsal; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 165,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plans

FSA & savings accounts

Life and disability coverages

401(k) retirement savings plan

Job summary

Alvarez & Marsal in Washington, DC is seeking a Director for Corporate Transaction Tax & Advisory to lead complex tax planning and due diligence for corporate M&A deals, delivering actionable advice to clients.

You will develop tax strategies, review buy/sell agreements, and mentor junior staff. A CPA/JD (or equivalent) with 7+ years in a mergers & acquisitions tax practice at a Big 4, Big Law, or similar firm is required.

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.

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

M&A tax experience

Tax planning

Excel

Analytical skills

Written communication

Project management

Business development

Teamwork / collaboration

Time management

Education

CPA

JD with accounting degree

Masters in Taxation

LLM

Job description

Alvarez & Marsal in Washington, DC is seeking a Director for Corporate Transaction Tax & Advisory to lead complex tax planning and due diligence for corporate M&A deals, delivering actionable advice to clients.

You will develop tax strategies, review buy/sell agreements, and mentor junior staff. A CPA/JD (or equivalent) with 7+ years in a mergers & acquisitions tax practice at a Big 4, Big Law, or similar firm is required.