Manager, Federal Tax (Partnerships)

Alvarez & Marsal; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement savings plan

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) seeks a Manager in Federal Tax to join our Washington, D.C. team.

You will lead tax compliance for pass-through entities, offer planning insights, and supervise Associates, while building strong client relationships and contributing to business development. The role demands 4+ years of federal/state pass-through taxation experience, CPA, and strong communication and leadership abilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is required.
• CPA designation is required.
• 4+ years’ experience with federal and state pass-through entity taxation.
• Experience with federal and state C-Corp taxation and income tax provisions.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the tax compliance process for pass-through entities, including estimates, extensions, and annual filings.
• Participate in tax-planning for pass-through clients and advise on tax implications of business objectives.
• Lead special projects in technical areas such as tax basis balance sheets and distribution calculations.
• Manage client calls to understand critical areas and apply tax knowledge to client situations.
• Create concise deliverables addressing client requirements and timelines.
• Mentor and supervise Associate and Senior Associate staff; support their advancement.
• Assist with business development and proposal materials.

Skills

CPA

Leadership

Communication

Analytical skills

Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

GoSystems

OneSource

Research software

Job description

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.

The Team

One of the largest pillars in our Tax practice is our Federal Tax team whom have a deep specialization in tax consulting and compliance services for pass-through entities (partnerships, S-Corps). In many cases, our Tax professionals manage day-to-day client service relationships, and as such, serve as the gateway to a variety of specialized tax services that help to improve compliance with taxing entities while maintaining each client's overall tax risk profile. Due to our tremendous growth, we're seeking a Manager to join our team.

How you will contribute

As a Manager within Federal Tax you will:

• 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

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

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.

Thesalaryrange is $110,000- $140,000annually, 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.

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