M&A Tax Advisory Manager

Alvarez & Marsal; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 145,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Alvarez & Marsal is seeking a Manager, Corporate Transaction Tax & Advisory (CTTA) to lead complex tax workstreams across M&A life cycle. You will deliver practical tax advice, perform due diligence, and assist in post-merger integration.

This role requires deep M&A tax experience at top firms and the ability to coordinate cross-functional teams. The CTTA team provides integrated tax guidance on structuring, tax attributes, and planning for both buy- and sell-side engagements across industries.

Qualifications

• CPA, JD, Master’s in Taxation, or LL.M. in Taxation required.
• At least 5 years of mergers & acquisitions, tax structuring, due diligence, international tax planning experience at a Big 4/Big Law or similar firm.
• Knowledge of accounting and financial reporting is essential.
• Strong writing, analytical, research, Excel, and organizational skills are expected.
• Ability to leverage AI-enabled tools to enhance analysis and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day tax planning workstreams and deliver timely analyses.
• Perform and review tax due diligence and draft client-ready summaries.
• Support post-merger integration planning and track action items.
• Build and review tax models including benefits, basis, and cost analyses.
• Review tax provisions in purchase agreements and prepare issue lists.

Skills

CPA or JD with tax specialization

Master’s in Taxation

LL.M. in Taxation

5+ years mergers & acquisitions tax

Cross-border tax planning

Excel

Strong written and verbal skills

Project management

AI-enabled tools proficiency

Education

CPA

JD

Master’s in Taxation

LL.M. in Taxation

Tools

Excel

Job description

Alvarez & Marsal is seeking a Manager, Corporate Transaction Tax & Advisory (CTTA) to lead complex tax workstreams across M&A life cycle. You will deliver practical tax advice, perform due diligence, and assist in post-merger integration.

This role requires deep M&A tax experience at top firms and the ability to coordinate cross-functional teams. The CTTA team provides integrated tax guidance on structuring, tax attributes, and planning for both buy- and sell-side engagements across industries.