Director, Global Transaction Tax; Federal

Director, Global Transaction Tax (Federal)

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Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm with over 10,000 professionals in more than 40 countries. We help clients solve problems and reach their potential through a hands‑on approach. Our culture celebrates independent thinkers, doers, and the impact we create. A&M’s core values – Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity – shape how we work.

A&M’s Global Transaction Tax team consists of seasoned tax professionals who provide practical tax advice to corporate and private‑equity buyers and sellers throughout the transaction life cycle. The team combines deep operating and financial experience with tax expertise to quickly identify deal breakers, value drivers, and areas of client interest. Our professionals have significant experience on both the buy and sell side across healthcare, financial institutions, energy, environmental services, technology, and education.

• 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 or exceeds client expectations.
• Perform due diligence, including review of tax returns, financials, and other documentation, to evaluate potential tax risks and opportunities.
• Review and comment on tax aspects of financial models and purchase agreements.
• Coordinate with state, local, and international tax team members as well as financial and operational due‑diligence team members to deliver integrated work products.
• Develop and maintain client relationships.

• CPA, JD (with a bachelor’s degree in accounting, preferred), Masters in Taxation, or LLM.
• At least seven years of relevant experience in an M&A 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 personal motivation and ability to work with a team.
• Ability to work in a dynamic, time‑sensitive environment.

We prioritize an employee experience that fosters personal and professional development. A&M’s performance‑development process promotes continuous learning, rewards contributions, and builds a meritocracy. Top‑notch training and on‑the‑job learning opportunities help you acquire new skills and advance your career. We focus on your well‑being, provide benefits and resources to support your personal journey, and celebrate growth opportunities, an entrepreneurial culture, and the fun we have together.

Regular employees working 30 or more hours per week are entitled to participate in Alvarez & Marsal Holdings’ fringe benefits, including healthcare plans, flexible spending and savings accounts, life, AD&D, and disability coverages. Eligible employees also receive a 401(k) retirement savings plan and a discretionary contribution. Benefits also include paid time off (vacation, personal days, sick time, federal and floating holidays, and parental leave).

For more information, see A&M’s benefits programs.

The salary range is $165,000–$200,000 annually, dependent on education, experience, skills, and geography. A&M offers a discretionary bonus program based on individual and firm performance.

Inclusive Diversity means we embrace diversity and foster inclusiveness, encouraging everyone to bring their whole selves to work each day. It runs through everything we do – recruiting, developing employees, conducting business, supporting clients, and partnering with vendors.

Alvarez & Marsal provides and promotes equal opportunity in employment, compensation, and other terms without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sex or gender, gender identity or gender…