Director, Global Transaction Tax (Federal)

$165,000 - $200,000/Yr

Alvarez & Marsal - Chicago, IL

Part-time - Senior

Chicago, IL

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Director of Global Transaction Tax at A&M is responsible for providing expert tax advice throughout the transaction life cycle, focusing on mergers and acquisitions. This role emphasizes a hands-on approach to solving complex tax issues, developing client relationships, and delivering high-quality tax planning services. The position requires collaboration with various teams to ensure integrated and effective solutions for clients, while also supporting the professional growth of team members in a dynamic and entrepreneurial environment.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate an understanding of increasingly complex tax concepts and effectively apply tax knowledge to client situations.
• Develop and deliver quality tax planning approaches with timely and responsive services and work product that meets and/or exceeds client expectations.
• Perform due diligence including review of tax returns, financials, and other tax documentation to evaluate potential tax risks and opportunities.
• Review and comment on tax aspects of financial models.
• 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, to deliver the highest quality integrated work product.
• Develop and maintain client relationships.

Requirements

• 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 at a Big 4 firm, Big Law firm, or similar firm.
• Knowledge of accounting and financial reporting.
• Strong writing, analytical, research, excel, and organizational skills.
• Strong communication, presentation, project management, and business development skills.
• Strong sense of personal motivation as well as the ability to work with a team.
• Ability to work in a dynamic, time-sensitive environment.

Benefits

• Healthcare plans
• Flexible spending and savings accounts
• Life, AD&D, and disability coverages
• 401(k) retirement plan with discretionary contributions
• Paid time off including vacation and personal days
• Seventy-two (72) hours of sick time
• Ten federal holidays and one floating holiday
• Parental leave
• Discretionary bonus program based on performance