Global Tax Chief Operating Officer

Alvarez & Marsal - New York, NY

Part-time - Executive

New York, NY

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Global Tax Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Alvarez & Marsal Tax, LLC is a pivotal role responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the Tax practice. This position is integral to driving organizational vision and ensuring the functionality of the business to achieve sustainable growth. The Global COO will collaborate with various leaders globally, manage internal functions, and implement strategies that align with the company's objectives.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Global Tax Practice Leader in setting and driving organizational vision.
• Act as a member of the Tax Executive Committee.
• Work closely with the Global Tax Country Leaders and the Chief of Staff to the Global Tax Practice Leader.
• Provide internal oversight and serve as a Performance Manager for Operations leaders in Sales Enablement & Revenue Growth, Technology, and Finance.
• Lead, provide guidance, and partner with the EMEA COO.
• Develop, implement, and communicate an actionable operations strategy aligned with short- and long-term goals/objectives.
• Develop processes and protocol for efficient and effective global expansion, understanding Tax nuances in new jurisdictions.
• Lead company operations, project timelines, and employee productivity.
• Streamline and optimize operations across countries and within businesses of different sizes and maturity.
• Serve as the point of contact for global country leaders to understand their internal business functions/business plans.
• Monitor operational plans and help adjust as the organization changes and grows.
• Conduct analyses to evaluate internal operational performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Evaluate and improve upon administrative support functions.
• Assess and implement improved processes and innovative technologies, particularly with the Digital Tax team.
• Implement organizational policies and programs to drive the company's operating capabilities and ensure performance expectations are met.
• Build and maintain trusting relationships with key internal stakeholders primarily within Tax and across A&M.

Requirements

• 15 years' experience, preferably as Chief Operating Officer or similar relevant role.
• Comprehensive understanding of various internal business operations functions.
• Demonstrable expertise in strategic planning and management of daily operations.
• Experience with qualitative and quantitative aspects of business operations.
• Outstanding organizational, leadership, and project management capabilities.
• Excellent interpersonal and effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong experience in decision-making and problem-solving.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve problems quickly and foresee potential issues.
• Experience with establishing and implementing processes and procedures in a high growth environment.
• Ability to interface with team members in demanding, deadline-driven situations.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in an ever-changing environment.
• Proficient in PowerPoint and Excel.
• Ability to travel globally, as needed.
• Bachelor's Degree, Master's preferred.

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