Associate, Compensation and Benefits Tax - Dallas Summer 2025 - 202402105

$75,000 - $75,000/Yr

Alvarez & Marsal - Dallas, TX

Full-time - Entry Level

Dallas, TX

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Associate in Compensation and Benefits Tax Consulting at Alvarez and Marsal will work with a team to provide expert advice on compensation matters to boards of directors and C-suite executives. This role involves benchmarking compensation, designing incentive awards, and conducting analyses related to mergers and acquisitions, while ensuring compliance with tax regulations and emerging issues in the field.

Responsibilities

• Benchmark compensation and develop reports to support compensation recommendations for C-suite executives and Board of Directors.
• Design long-term incentive awards considering tax, accounting, and regulatory ramifications.
• Work on mergers and acquisitions, performing complex calculations for target companies and their executives.
• Develop retention and incentive arrangements for companies undergoing restructuring.
• Research emerging issues such as tax reform legislation and new SEC requirements to keep clients informed.
• Prepare tax calculations and analyses/models to assist clients in making informed compensation decisions and ensuring compliance.
• Draft technical memorandums and letters related to compensation and benefits issues.
• Assist with marketing initiatives by writing articles, preparing pitch decks, researching targets, and developing presentations.
• Collaborate with colleagues and participate in client meetings.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Advanced degree preferred: Masters in Accounting/Finance/Tax, JD/LL.M. (tax) or CPA (or in the process of pursuing) is a plus.
• Organizational Behavior, Human Resource Management, or Business Management also considered.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to articulate complex information.
• Strong analytical skills.
• High proficiency in spreadsheets.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively.
• High motivation to learn and grow.

Benefits

• Healthcare plans
• Flexible spending and savings accounts
• Life insurance
• AD&D insurance
• Disability coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan with discretionary contributions
• Discretionary bonus program based on performance