M&A Tax Advisory Manager

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

Job summary

Alvarez & Marsal is seeking a Manager for Corporate Transaction Tax & Advisory (CTTA) to help clients navigate the tax implications of mergers and acquisitions across the U.S. You will lead tax planning, due diligence, and post‑deal integration efforts, delivering clear analyses for deal teams and executives.

The role requires 5+ years in mergers & acquisitions and international tax planning, with strong command of tax regulations, data analyses, and client communication.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a solid understanding of complex tax concepts and apply them to client patterns.
• Lead day-to-day workstreams on tax planning engagements; deliver timely analyses and work product.
• Perform and review tax due diligence; assess risks/opportunities and draft client-ready summaries.
• Support planning and execution of post-merger integration; coordinate tasks and track actions.
• Build and review tax models (e.g., tax benefit/step-up, E&P/stock and basis, transaction cost analyses); document assumptions.
• Assist in reviewing tax provisions of purchase agreements; prepare issues lists and recommendations.
• Coordinate with state/local/international tax team members and due diligence teams; prepare issues lists and recommendations.
• Maintain regular client communication and support Directors and Senior Directors in relationship development.

Skills

M&A tax

Tax structuring

Due diligence

International tax planning

Excel

Written communication

Project management

Business development

AI-enabled tools

Education

CPA / JD / Taxation degrees

Job description

Alvarez & Marsal is seeking a Manager for Corporate Transaction Tax & Advisory (CTTA) to help clients navigate the tax implications of mergers and acquisitions across the U.S. You will lead tax planning, due diligence, and post‑deal integration efforts, delivering clear analyses for deal teams and executives.

The role requires 5+ years in mergers & acquisitions and international tax planning, with strong command of tax regulations, data analyses, and client communication.