Associate, Corporate Transaction Tax & Advisory; CTTA; Summer

Description Associate, Corporate Transaction Tax & Advisory (CTTA) Start Season & Year:
Summer 2027 Earliest Graduation Date:
December 2026 Latest Graduation Date:
July 2027 About Alvarez & Marsal

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm with entrepreneurial, action and results-oriented professionals. We take a hands-on approach to solving our clients' problems and assisting them in reaching their potential. Our culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who positively impact our clients and shape our industry. The collaborative 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 at A&M.

A&M's Corporate Transaction Tax & Advisory (CTTA) team is composed of seasoned tax professionals experienced in providing practical tax advice to corporate buyers and sellers throughout the transaction life cycle. By utilizing an integrated approach with A&M professionals with deep operating and financial-related experience, the team uses a focused and tailored approach to rapidly identify and understand potential deal breakers, value drivers, and other areas of specific interest to our clients.

Our professionals advise on all aspects of M&A, including structuring, due diligence, and post-deal integration, as well as core tax planning matters such as internal restructurings, tax attribute modeling and planning, and other strategic initiatives – helping clients navigate complex transactions and optimize outcomes. The team has significant experience supporting both buy- and sell-side transactions across industries including healthcare, financial institutions, energy, technology, and consumer products.

As a member of the Corporate Transaction Tax & Advisory (CTTA) team, you will:

• Assist in the execution of tax due diligence and transaction advisory engagements for corporate clients.
• Analyze tax returns, financial statements, and other tax-related information to identify potential risks and opportunities.
• Conduct research and analysis on a variety of federal, state, and international tax matters.
• Participate in client calls and internal discussions to develop an understanding of transaction structures and key client objectives.
• Assist in the preparation of client deliverables, presentations, memoranda, and reports.
• Collaborate with professionals across the Tax practice to address client issues and support engagement teams.
• Effectively manage multiple priorities and communicate project status, timelines, and deliverables to team members.
• Seek opportunities to expand technical knowledge and develop a deeper understanding of transaction tax considerations.

• Must be enrolled in an accredited college or university and pursuing a JD (3L), LL.M (Taxation), Master of Science in Taxation or Master of Accounting with an emphasis in Tax.
• 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.
• Strong interest in mergers and acquisitions, transaction advisory, and tax consulting services.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex information clearly and concisely.
• Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills.
• Demonstrated initiative, intellectual curiosity, and a desire to learn and grow professionally.
• Ability to work effectively…