Alvarez & Marsal Europe

Director, Federal Tax (Partnerships)

Alvarez & Marsal Europe • $130K — $175K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting
  • 5+ years of partnership tax experience
  • Licensed CPA
  • Proven leadership and project management experience
  • Demonstrated success in client relationship management and delivering quality work
  • Passionate about mentoring and staff development
  • Strong analytical, research, and writing skills

Responsibilities

  • Manage tax compliance for partnerships' estimates and filings
  • Advise clients on tax implications regarding their business objectives
  • Oversee individual tax compliance for selected partners
  • Lead technical projects in tax basis and structuring
  • Manage multiple engagements, including financial performance
  • Lead client calls to understand needs and apply tax expertise
  • Foster team collaboration and communicate project objectives

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare plans
  • Flexible spending and savings accounts
  • Life, AD&D, and disability coverage
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with annual discretionary contributions
  • Paid time off including vacation and personal days
  • Seventy-two hours of sick time, ten federal holidays, and parental leave
  • Emphasis on personal and professional development opportunities
Full Job Description
Description

The Team

One of the largest pillars in our Tax practice is our Federal Tax team whom have a deep specialization in tax consulting and compliance services for pass through entities (partnerships, S corps). In many cases, our Tax professionals manage day-to-day client service relationships, and as such, serve as the gateway to a variety of specialized tax services that help to improve compliance with taxing entities, while maintaining each client's overall tax risk profile. Due to our tremendous growth we're seeking a Director to join our team.

How you will contribute

As a Director within Federal Tax you will:
  • Manage tax compliance process for partners estimates, extensions and annual compliance filings for pass through entities
  • Participate in tax-planning for pass through clients and advise clients on tax implications of their business objectives
  • Assist with tax compliance and tax-planning for selected partners' individual taxes
  • Lead special projects in specific technical areas such as tax basis balance sheets, initial capital account set-up, capital account maintenance, tax distribution calculations, taxable gain calculation and tax structuring opportunities
  • Manage risk, resources, staffing and financial performance for multiple engagements at once including billing, collections and project budgets
  • Lead client calls to understand critical areas of importance and apply tax technical knowledge to specific client situations
  • Work as part of a multidisciplinary team and clearly communicate work plan, project objectives, and timelines
  • Build client relationships and demonstrate a working knowledge of client businesses
  • Supervise, develop, mentor, and motivate our Associates, Senior Associates and Managers by actively participating in their advancement through on-the-job training, providing performance feedback, counseling, and fostering our team-based atmosphere
  • Manage workload and deadlines for Associates, Senior Associates, and Managers with a focus on quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of the project team
  • Demonstrate commitment and desired behaviors while working with others that have diverse experiences, skills and perspectives
  • Conduct day-to-day management of accounts to ensure delivery of timely and accurate work product
  • Regularly supports business development efforts. Sees opportunities for add on work, thought leadership, new client pitches, and optimizing the compliance process
Qualifications:
  • Bachelors degree in Accounting
  • 5 + years' experience in with partnerships with demonstrated ability to resolve all common and many complex technical issues
  • Licensed CPA
  • Prior proven experience leading others while managing multiple work streams
  • Demonstrated success as a trusted tax and business advisor: building relationships, identifying and addressing client needs, and delivering high quality deliverables
  • Passion for training and mentoring staff
  • Excellent verbal and written skills, with the ability to establish credibility and influence clients
  • Excellent research, writing, and analytical skills
  • Experience with all Microsoft Office products (with an emphasis on Excel)
  • Experience with GoSystems, OneSource, and research software preferred
  • Ability to simultaneously work on several projects and effectively manage deadlines
  • High motivation to learn and grow and actively identifies trends and new ideas for enhancing solutions and approaches
  • 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&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.

The salary range is $130,000 - $175,000 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.

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About Alvarez & Marsal Europe

Alvarez & Marsal Europe is a management consulting firm that provides a range of services to businesses and organizations. The company was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in London, UK. Alvarez & Marsal Europe's services include corporate restructuring, performance improvement, and transaction advisory services. The company has a global presence, with offices in North America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. Alvarez & Marsal Europe is known for its expertise in turnaround management and has worked with a number of high-profile clients, including Lehman Brothers and Enron.
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5,000 employees
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Founded
2003

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