Manager, State and Local Tax (SALT)

Alvarez & Marsal; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Alvarez & Marsal in the United States seeks a Manager in its State and Local Tax practice to lead complex SALT projects for corporate and pass-through entities. You will guide planning, research, nexus studies, and unitary filings while mentoring junior staff.

The role requires strong writing and verbal skills, deep SALT expertise, and the ability to manage multiple engagements with clients. Competitive salary in the Miami area accompanies comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• 4+ years’ of experience with State and Local Tax.
• CPA or Licensed Attorney.
• Excellent verbal and written skills with credibility and influence.
• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Advanced user of MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, Power BI).
• Experience with Alteryx is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex state and local tax planning and compliance projects for corporate and pass-through entities.
• Deliver state and local tax advisory services, including nexus studies and tax minimization.
• Research and analyze SALT issues including apportionment, unitary filings, and nexus considerations.
• Communicate work plans, objectives, and timelines to project teams and clients.
• Mentor and develop Associate and Senior Associate staff; manage workloads and deadlines.

Skills

State and Local Tax

Leadership

Verbal & Written Communication

Research & Analysis

Time Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Excel

Power BI

PowerPoint

Alteryx

Job 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.

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

Our State and Local Tax (SALT) practice assists clients in assessing state and local tax burdens by recommending solutions that support their overall business objectives and providing support so that their filing positions are consistent with good business practices and with the states' applicable tax laws and rules. Due to our tremendous growth we're seeking a Manager to join our team.

How You Will Contribute

• Manage complex state and local tax planning and compliance projects corporate and pass-through entities
• Deliver state and local tax advisory services, including refund reviews, nexus studies, accounting for income taxes, voluntary disclosures, tax minimization studies for income/franchise tax purposes
• Independently research and analyze a wide range of state and local tax issues and implications including apportionment methodology, unitary filings, and nexus considerations.
• Regularly exposed to sales and use taxes, gross receipts taxes, employment taxes, credits and incentives, and property taxes
• 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 plans, 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
• Provide leadership, 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 workloads and deadlines for Associates and Senior Associates with focuses on quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of the project team
• Manage multiple projects, client engagements and budgets simultaneously and efficiently. Participate in the billing and collection process
• Encourage open expression of ideas and opinions, actively seeks 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

• Bachelors degree in Accounting
• 4 + years’ of experience with State and Local Tax
• CPA or Licensed Attorney
• 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
• Advanced user of all Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, and Power BI)
• Preferably experience with using Alteryx
• 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&DD, 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 salary range is $110,000 - $140,000 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.