Associate, Compensation & Benefits Tax

Associate, Compensation & Benefits Tax

About Alvarez & Marsal

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm with over 10,000 entrepreneurial, action and results-oriented professionals in over 40 countries. We take a hands-on approach to solving our clients' problems and assisting them in reaching their potential. Our culture celebratesindependent thinkers and doers who positively impact our clients and shape our industry. Thecollaborative environment and engaging work—guided by A&M's core values of Integrity, Quality,Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity—are why our people love working atA&M.

A&M’s Compensation & Benefits Tax practice is currently seeking an Associate to join our group. You will work with a team of professionals to advise companies of all sizes on qualified retirement plan issues, executive compensation issues, as well as various other compensation and benefits matters. When you join us you will gain unique experiences and valuable knowledge working across capabilities, sectors and have the opportunity to take control of your career progression.

As an Associate, you will focus on completing complex tax projects, participating in engagements requiring tax analysis/modeling for a variety of entities, providing tax & business advice in regard to complex transactions, and tax research & writing. With this position, you will further your analytical and communication skills while adding value for our clients by helping solve their complex problems.

• Interpreting and applying laws, regulations, judicial precedent and other guidance
• Draft technical memorandums and letters related to compensation & benefits issues
• Research emerging issues and areas, such as Tax Reform and new SEC requirements, in order to keep our clients up to date on the ever-changing regulatory environment
• Aggregating data in Excel to assist with complex nondiscrimination testing for qualified retirement plans, including issues related to complex controlled groups with multiple plans
• Assist in the identification of compliance issues in qualified retirement plans, calculate corrections and draft submissions for the IRS and DOL correction programs
• Review executive compensation plans and agreements to ensure compliance with the various Internal Revenue Code and SEC requirements
• Benchmark compensation against market data and develop reports to support the compensation recommendations
• Assist in the design of annual long-term incentive awards while considering the tax, accounting, and other regulatory ramifications
• Work on M&A transactions, including performing tax and HR calculations
• Assist with marketing initiatives by writing articles, preparing pitch decks, researching targets, and developing presentations

• Bachelor's degree required
• Must be enrolled in an accredited college or university and pursuing the following degrees/majors:
  Bachelors and/or advanced degree in accounting, finance, taxation, JD, LLM or other relevant field
• Preferred: definitive plans for meeting minimum educational requirements for CPA eligibility and licensure in the state of your assigned office location or membership to a State Bar
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to articulate complex information
• Strong analytical skills
• High proficiency in spreadsheets
• Ability to simultaneously work on several projects and effectively manage deadlines
• High motivation to learn and grow
• Must be authorized to work in the US without the need for employment-based sponsorship now or in the future. A&M will not sponsor applicants for US work visa status for this role

We recognize that our people are the driving force behind our success, which is why we prioritizean 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,…