Director, State and Local Tax (SALT)

Alvarez & Marsal; New York (NY); On-site; USD 130,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plans

401(k) retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Alvarez & Marsal seeks a Director in its State and Local Tax practice in New York to lead planning, compliance and advisory work for multi-state clients. You will manage teams, supervise engagements and drive client value while mentoring Associates and Managers.

The role emphasizes leadership, strategic tax planning, and cross-team collaboration within a high-performance firm environment in the United States.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of State and Local Tax experience with complex issues.
• Licensed CPA or Licensed Attorney.
• Proven ability to lead others while managing multiple work streams.
• Trusted tax and business advisor: building relationships and addressing client needs.
• Passion for training and mentoring staff.
• Excellent verbal and written skills.
• Advanced user of Microsoft Office products including Power BI.

Responsibilities

• Lead tax planning and compliance for multi-state corporate and pass-through entities.
• Manage a team delivering state and local tax advisory services, including reviews and audits.
• Lead client calls to discuss critical areas and apply tax knowledge.
• Manage risk, resources, staffing and budgets across engagements.
• Build client relationships and demonstrate knowledge of client businesses.
• Supervise and mentor Associates, Senior Associates and Managers.
• Oversee workloads and deadlines with focus on quality and efficiency.
• Support business development and identify add-on opportunities.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Mentoring staff

Client relationship building

Time management

Attention to detail

Business advisory

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Office

Power BI

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

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

Our State and Local Tax (SALT) practice assists clients in assessing state and local tax burdens by recommending solutions that support their overall business objectives and providing support so that their filing positions are consistent with good business practices and with the states' applicable tax laws and rules. Due to our tremendous growth we're seeking a Director to join our team.

How You Will Contribute

As a Director within SALT, you will:

• Lead the tax planning and compliance process for multi-state corporate and pass-through entities
• Manage a team to deliver state and local tax advisory services, including review of state notices, managing state tax audits, nexus studies, taxability matrices, voluntary disclosures, tax minimization studies for income/franchise and sales and use tax purposes. Other areas may include gross receipts taxes, employment taxes, credits and incentives, and property taxes
• Lead client calls to understand critical areas of importance and apply tax technical knowledge to specific client situations
• Manage risk, resources, staffing and financial performance for multiple engagements at once including billing, collections and project budgets
• Build client relationships and demonstrate a working knowledge of client businesses
• Supervise, develop, mentor, and motivate our Associates, Senior Associates and Managers by actively participating in their advancement through on-the-job training, providing performance feedback, counseling, and fostering our team-based atmosphere
• Manage workloads and deadlines for Associates, Senior Associates, and Managers with a focus on quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of the project teams
• Demonstrate commitment and desired behaviors while working with others that have diverse experiences, skills and perspectives
• Conduct day-to-day management of accounts to ensure delivery of timely and accurate work product
• Regularly supports business development efforts. Sees opportunities for add on work, thought leadership, new client pitches, and optimizing the compliance process

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• 5 + years of experience in State and Local Tax with demonstrated ability to resolve all common and many complex technical issues
• Licensed CPA or Licensed Attorney
• Prior proven experience leading others while managing multiple work streams
• Demonstrated success as a trusted tax and business advisor: building relationships, identifying and addressing client needs, and delivering high quality deliverables
• Passion for training and mentoring staff
• Excellent verbal and written skills, with the ability to establish credibility and influence clients
• Excellent research, writing, and analytical skills
• Advanced user of all Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, and Power BI)
• Ability to simultaneously work on several projects and effectively manage deadlines
• High motivation to learn and grow and actively identifies trends and new ideas for enhancing solutions and approaches
• 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.

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.

The salary range is $130,000 - $175,000 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.