Manager, Global Transaction Tax (Federal)

Alvarez & Marsal; New York (NY); On-site; USD 145,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plans

401(k) retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm seeking a Manager in Global Transaction Tax (Federal) to deliver strategic tax planning and due diligence for corporate and PE clients. The role emphasizes collaboration with multidisciplinary teams across industries, including healthcare, financial institutions, energy, and technology.

The team relies on experienced professionals to identify deal breakers and value drivers, with opportunities for growth, training, and hands-on client impact

Qualifications

• CPA, JD (with bachelor's degree in accounting, preferred), Masters in Taxation, or LLM.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in a mergers & acquisitions tax practice at a Big 4 firm, Big Law firm, or similar firm.
• Knowledge of accounting and financial reporting.
• Strong writing, analytical, research, excel, and organizational skills.
• Strong communication, presentation, project management, and business development skills.
• Strong personal motivation and ability to work with a team.
• Ability to work in a dynamic, time-sensitive environment.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate understanding of increasingly complex tax concepts and apply tax knowledge to client situations.
• Develop and deliver quality tax planning approaches with timely, responsive services and work product meeting client expectations.
• Perform due diligence including review of tax returns, financials, and other tax documentation to evaluate risks and opportunities.
• Review and comment on tax aspects of financial models.
• Review and comment on tax aspects of purchase agreements.
• Coordinate with state, local and international tax team members, as well as due diligence teams, to deliver high-quality work.
• Develop and maintain client relationships.

Skills

Writing skills

Analytical skills

Research skills

Excel

Organizational skills

Education

CPA / JD / Masters in Taxation / LLM

Job description

Manager, Global Transaction Tax (Federal)

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

A&M's Global Transaction Tax team is composed of seasoned tax professionals experienced in providing practical tax advice to corporate and private equity buyers and sellers throughout the transaction life cycle. By utilizing an integrated approach with A&M professionals with deep operating and financial-related experience, the team uses a focused and tailored approach to rapidly identify and understand potential deal breakers, value drivers, and other areas of specific interest to our clients. Our professionals have significant experience on both the buy and sell side of transactions across all industries including healthcare, financial institutions, energy, environmental services, technology, and education.

How You Will Contribute

• Demonstrate an understanding of increasingly complex tax concepts and effectively apply tax knowledge to client situations.
• Develop and deliver quality tax planning approaches with timely and responsive services and work product that meets and/or exceeds client expectations.
• Perform due diligence including review of tax returns, financials, and other tax documentation to evaluate potential tax risks and opportunities.
• Review and comment on tax aspects of financial models.
• Review and comment on tax aspects of purchase agreements.
• Coordinate with state, local and international tax team members, as well as financial and operational due diligence team members, to deliver the highest quality integrated work product.
• Develop and maintain client relationships.

Qualifications

• CPA, JD (with bachelor's degree in accounting, preferred), Masters in Taxation, or LLM.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in a mergers & acquisitions tax practice at a Big 4 firm, Big Law firm, or similar firm.
• Knowledge of accounting and financial reporting.
• Strong writing, analytical, research, excel, and organizational skills.
• Strong communication, presentation, project management, and business development skills.
• Strong sense of personal motivation as well as the ability to work with a team.
• Ability to work in a dynamic, time-sensitive environment.

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. The benefits programs are described in detail on A&M’s website.

The salary range is $145,000–$185,000 annually, 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.