Location: Chicago, IL, United States Date Posted: Nov 27, 2024
Overview:
Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a leading global professional services firm that specializes in providing tax, turnaround management, restructuring, performance improvement, and corporate advisory services. We are seeking a highly experienced and motivated Director to join our Corporate M&A Tax team in Chicago, IL. As a Director, you will have the opportunity to work on a variety of challenging and complex projects, develop and maintain client relationships, and grow and be supported through our robust performance development process.
Responsibilities:
As a member of the A&M Corporate M&A Tax team, you will:
Demonstrate an understanding of complex tax concepts and effectively apply tax knowledge to client situations Develop and deliver quality tax planning approaches with timely and responsive services Perform due diligence, including review of tax returns, financials, and other tax documentation Plan and execute post-merger integration strategies Develop and deliver complex tax models, tax benefit analysis, and stock basis calculations Review and comment on tax aspects of purchase agreements Coordinate with state and local and international tax team members, as well as financial and operational due diligence team members Develop and maintain client relationships
Qualifications:
CPA, JD (with bachelor's degree in accounting, preferred), Masters in Taxation, or LLM At least 7 years of relevant experience in a mergers & acquisitions tax practice Knowledge of accounting and financial reporting Strong understanding of tax regulations and planning considerations Strong writing, analytical, research, excel, and organizational skills Strong communication, presentation, project management, and business development skills Strong sense of personal motivation and ability to work with a team Ability to work in a dynamic, time-sensitive environment
Benefits and Salary:
Regular employees working 30 or more hours per week are entitled to participate in our fringe benefits program, including healthcare plans, flexible spending and savings accounts, life, AD&D, and disability coverages, and a 401(k) retirement plan. Eligible employees will also receive a discretionary contribution to their 401(k) from A&M. Paid time off including vacation, personal days, sick time, federal holidays, floating holiday, and parental leave. Salary range of $165,000 - $200,000 annually, dependent on education, experience, skills, and location. Discretionary bonus program based on individual and firm performance.
Diversity & Inclusion:
At A&M, we celebrate independent thinkers and doers who can positively impact our clients and shape our industry. We foster inclusiveness and encourage everyone to bring their whole self to work each day. This commitment to inclusive diversity runs through how we recruit, develop employees, conduct business, support clients, and partner with vendors.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
A&M is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sex or gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, family medical history, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.
Unsolicited Resumes from Third-Party Recruiters:
As per A&M policy, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless they are engaged to provide candidates for a specific opening and in alignment with our Inclusive Diversity values. Any employment agency, person, or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that A&M may hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed.
