Strategic Tax & M&A Advisory Manager

Alvarez & Marsal Deutschland GmbH; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 145,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plans

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Alvarez & Marsal Deutschland GmbH seeks a Manager for Corporate Transaction Tax & Advisory (CTTA) to lead tax planning, due diligence, and post-merger integration across global deals. You will advise on structuring, tax attributes, and cross-border planning while coordinating with specialists and client teams.

The role requires 5+ years in M&A tax and strong communication, analytical, and project management skills, with a drive to leverage AI tools for enhanced client deliverables.

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 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

Tax planning

M&A transactions

Due diligence

Cross-border tax

Excel

Communication

Education

CPA, JD or LL.M. in Taxation

Tools

Tax software suites

Job description

Alvarez & Marsal Deutschland GmbH seeks a Manager for Corporate Transaction Tax & Advisory (CTTA) to lead tax planning, due diligence, and post-merger integration across global deals. You will advise on structuring, tax attributes, and cross-border planning while coordinating with specialists and client teams.

The role requires 5+ years in M&A tax and strong communication, analytical, and project management skills, with a drive to leverage AI tools for enhanced client deliverables.