Senior Director, M&A Tax & Advisory

Alvarez & Marsal; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 175,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plans

401(k) retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Sick time

Job summary

Alvarez & Marsal in Seattle seeks a Senior Director for Corporate Transaction Tax & Advisory (CTTA) to lead complex tax planning and due diligence across buy- and sell-side transactions. You will guide tax strategy, develop models, and manage cross-border considerations, ensuring high-level client service.

The role emphasizes collaboration with M&A teams, leveraging AI-enabled tools, and building senior client relationships to drive business development. A/JD/LL.M.

Qualifications

• CPA, JD (with bachelor's degree in accounting, preferred), Master’s in Taxation, or LL.M. in Taxation.
• At least 9 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 writing, analytical, research, Excel, and organizational skills; ability to leverage emerging technologies (e.g., AI-enabled tools).

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate an advanced understanding of complex tax concepts and apply that knowledge to client situations.
• Lead the development and delivery of tax planning approaches, ensuring high-quality, timely, and responsive client service that meets and/or exceeds expectations.
• Oversee tax due diligence efforts, including review of tax returns, financials, and other tax documentation to evaluate potential tax risks and opportunities.
• Strategize and execute post-merger integration strategies.
• Develop and deliver complex tax models, tax benefit analysis, and stock basis calculations.
• Advise on and provide strategic insights on tax aspects of purchase agreements.
• Lead coordination across state and local and international tax teams, as well as financial and operational due diligence team members; and
• Build, cultivate, and maintain senior-level client relationships, and support business development initiatives.

Skills

Strong writing

Analytical

Research

Excel

Organizational skills

Education

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

Tools

AI-enabled tools

Job description

Alvarez & Marsal in Seattle seeks a Senior Director for Corporate Transaction Tax & Advisory (CTTA) to lead complex tax planning and due diligence across buy- and sell-side transactions. You will guide tax strategy, develop models, and manage cross-border considerations, ensuring high-level client service.

The role emphasizes collaboration with M&A teams, leveraging AI-enabled tools, and building senior client relationships to drive business development. A/JD/LL.M.