Federal Tax Manager: Lead Client Advisory & Compliance

Alvarez & Marsal; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plans

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Alvarez & Marsal in New York seeks a Manager in Federal Tax to lead pass-through taxation engagements for partnerships and S‑corps. You will manage the tax compliance process, advise on tax planning, and guide junior staff.

Join a collaborative team known for deep tax expertise and hands-on client service. CPA required; 4+ years in federal/state pass-through taxation; strong communication and leadership skills are essential for delivering high‑quality results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• 4+ years’ experience with federal and state pass-through entity (S-Corps, Partnerships) taxation.
• Experience with federal and state C-Corp taxation, including income tax provisions.
• CPA.
• Prior proven experience leading and managing work streams and mentoring junior staff.
• Excellent verbal and written skills, with the ability to establish credibility and influence clients.
• Excellent research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Experience with all Microsoft Office products (with an emphasis on Excel).
• Experience with GoSystems, OneSource, and research software preferred.
• Ability to simultaneously work on several projects and effectively manage deadlines.
• High motivation to learn and grow.
• Detail-oriented and possess strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the tax compliance process for pass-through entities, including estimates, extensions, and annual compliance filings.
• Participate in tax-planning for pass through clients and advise clients on tax implications of their business objectives.
• Lead special projects in specific technical areas such as tax basis balance sheets, capital account maintenance, tax distribution calculations, and structuring opportunities.
• Manage client calls to understand critical areas of importance and apply tax technical knowledge to specific client situations.
• Create deliverables that are concise, complete, and address the elements deemed critical by the client.
• Clearly communicate work plan, project objectives, and timelines to multidisciplinary project teams.
• Build client relationships and demonstrate a working knowledge of client businesses; with opportunity to assume additional responsibility quickly.
• Supervise, develop, mentor, and motivate our Associate and Senior Associate teams by actively participating in their advancement through on-the-job training, providing performance feedback, counseling, and fostering our team-based atmosphere.
• Manage workload and deadlines for Associates and Senior Associates with a focus on quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of the project team.
• Encourage open expression of ideas and opinions and actively seek opportunities for others to share diverse experiences and perspectives.
• Assist with business development, including add-on work, by creating business development resources and proposal materials.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written skills

Detail-oriented

Organizational skills

Multi-project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

CPA

Tools

GoSystems

OneSource

Research software

Job description

Alvarez & Marsal in New York seeks a Manager in Federal Tax to lead pass-through taxation engagements for partnerships and S‑corps. You will manage the tax compliance process, advise on tax planning, and guide junior staff.

Join a collaborative team known for deep tax expertise and hands-on client service. CPA required; 4+ years in federal/state pass-through taxation; strong communication and leadership skills are essential for delivering high‑quality results.