M&A Tax & Advisory Manager — Deal Strategy

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

Job summary

Alvarez & Marsal seeks a Manager, Corporate Transaction Tax & Advisory to lead tax planning for merger and acquisition engagements, including structuring, due diligence, and post-deal integration. You will work with buyers and sellers across industries to optimize tax outcomes.

Ideal candidates have at least 5 years in M&A tax, strong analytical and communication skills, and a CPA or JD with tax focus. This role offers exposure to high-profile deals and a collaborative, growth-oriented culture.

Qualifications

• CPA, JD (with bachelor's degree in accounting, preferred), Master’s in Taxation, or LL.M. in Taxation.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in mergers & acquisitions, tax structuring, due diligence, international tax planning, and other core tax planning practices 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.
• Ability to leverage emerging technologies (e.g., AI-enabled tools) to enhance analysis, workflow efficiency, and client deliverables.
• Strong communication, presentation, project management, and business development skills.
• Strong sense of personal initiative and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to work in a dynamic, time-sensitive environment.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

M&A tax expertise

Due diligence

Tax planning

Communication skills

Excel

Project management

Independent and team player

Education

CPA, JD (with bachelor's degree in accounting, preferred), Master’s in Taxation, or LL.M. in Taxation

Tools

Excel

Job description

Alvarez & Marsal seeks a Manager, Corporate Transaction Tax & Advisory to lead tax planning for merger and acquisition engagements, including structuring, due diligence, and post-deal integration. You will work with buyers and sellers across industries to optimize tax outcomes.

Ideal candidates have at least 5 years in M&A tax, strong analytical and communication skills, and a CPA or JD with tax focus. This role offers exposure to high-profile deals and a collaborative, growth-oriented culture.