Description

Associate, Global Transaction Tax

Start Season & Year: Summer 2027

Earliest Graduation Date: April 2027

Latest Graduation Date: July 2027

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

GTT professionals provide corporate and private equity buyers with a broad continuum of transactional tax advisory services to support mergers, acquisitions, carve outs, investment and financing structures, disposition alternatives and post transaction activities. Assisting clients before, during and after the transaction, our GTT practice works with clients across corporate functions to analyze and evaluate the tax profile and to implement planning designed to help meet each organization's global goals, strategies and business objectives.

How you will contribute

As an associate with GTT, responsibilities may include:

• Performing tax due diligence, including reviewing target's historic tax profile, planning, tax examinations, acquisitions/dispositions, and filing history to assess potential risks and opportunities
• Using the due diligence process to identify opportunities for further tax efficiencies
• Structuring transactions in a tax-efficient manner
• Reviewing and evaluating significant tax attributes, credits and incentives
• Reviewing and commenting on purchase agreements and disclosure schedules
• Evaluating potential acquisition structures
• Modeling transaction scenarios
• Identifying matters to be addressed post-closing, including integration related risks and opportunities
• Developing and delivering quality tax planning approaches by providing timely and responsive services and work product that meets and/or exceeds client expectations
• Performing due diligence, including review of tax returns, financials, and other documentation to evaluate potential tax risks and opportunities;
• Reviewing and commenting on tax aspects of financial models, purchase agreements, and structuring calculations
• Taking ownership of assigned workstreams, including creating and preserving relevant diligence work products, ensuring supervisors can timely review and provide constructive feedback of deliverables, and otherwise proactively responding to changes in workflow;
• Coordinating with federal and international tax team members, as well as financial and operational due diligence team members, to timely deliver highest quality integrated work product;
• Begin developing and taking responsibility for managing client relationships by communicating and responding to client expectations, gathering data relevant to the engagement, and tailoring project deliverables accordingly.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in an accredited college or university and pursuing a JD (2L), LL.M (Taxation) Master of Science in Taxation or Master of Accounting with an emphasis in Tax
• Definitive plans for meeting minimum educational requirements for CPA eligibility and licensure in the state of your assigned office location or membership to a State Bar
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to articulate complex information
• Strong analytical skills
• High proficiency in spreadsheets
• Ability to simultaneously work on several projects and effectively manage deadlines
• High motivation to learn and grow
• Must be authorized to work in the US without the need for employment-based sponsorship now or in the future. A&M will not sponsor applicants for US work visa status for this role

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.

Compensation Statement

The annual base salary range is $110,000 - $125,000, 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.

Benefits Summary

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. Click here for more information regarding A&M's benefits programs.