Intern, Restructuring Tax Services - Multiple Locations Winter 2024

Description

Co-op, Restructuring Tax Services

A&M Restructuring Tax Services (RTS) is a team of specialized tax professionals who advise debtors, creditors, and alternative parties on non-routine tax matters in bankruptcy and out-of-court restructurings. A&M RTS enables distressed companies to take control of tax issues arising throughout the restructuring process by planning around unanticipated cash tax leakage, optimizing the preservation of tax assets, and identifying risks and efficiencies from strategic transactions.

As a Restructuring Tax Services co-op, you will have the opportunity to work alongside professionals with the common goal of supporting businesses in preserving and creating value, impacting the world’s most recognized organizations and their people.

What will you be doing?

As a member of the A&M Restructuring Tax Services team, you will:

• Support the team in advising public and private companies on restructuring tax issues including, but not limited to, cancellation of debt income (CODI), significant debt modifications, consolidated attribute reduction, in-court vs. out-of-court restructuring arrangements, cash tax modeling, and Section 382 limitations
• Conduct research and analysis on relevant tax code sections & regulations
• Prepare & circulate summaries of relevant financial information on public and private companies
• Build and maintain financial models & management presentations
• Participate in discussions with Clients & their advisors
• Support general business development as the practice continues to grow

Who will you be working with?

On a typical engagement, you will be working closely with one or two members of the Restructuring Tax Services team and you will also be collaborating with clients, legal counsel, investment bankers, and other external parties. As of day one, you will serve as a core member of the practice and the group will depend on your ability to effectively handle pressure in a fast paced, deeply collaborative team environment. Your work will directly contribute to the guidance delivered to senior management and other external parties to the restructuring process.

How will you grow and be supported?

As a Restructuring Tax Services co-op, you will be placed in the cross-section of tax and financial advisory. You will develop skills and foundational knowledge in both verticals and you will also be exposed to a variety of industries and sectors. Experienced members of the RTS team will directly train you on an ongoing basis and provide developmental feedback, presenting opportunities for rapid career growth. A&M places a strong emphasis on merit when evaluating candidates for career advancement and does not give weight to tenure.

As a demonstration of A&M’s strong commitment to its people, we offer benefits to support your career, personal and professional development. This includes an equity investment in a diversified financial services firm, the ability to invest in A&M private equity funds at beneficial terms, and a health and wellness program. Click to learn about our commitment to your well-being. A&M recognizes that our people fuel our growth, and you and your team will be provided with the best available training and development resources, as well as networking opportunities. Learn more about why A&M is a great place to work.

Qualifications:

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or other related analytical fields
• Pursuing an Advanced Degree / Certification required, or steps have been taken to earn degree/certification: CPA, MST, MAcc, JD or LLM
• Strong interest in taxation and financial restructuring (e.g., Chapter 11 proceedings)
• High motivation to learn and grow
• Ability to work in a dynamic, time-sensitive environment
• Detail-oriented, resourceful, and strong quantitative skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to articulate complex information
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Foundational understanding of financial statements, fixed-income securities, and corporate taxation preferred

Compensation Statement

The hourly rate is $40 per hour.

Diversity & Inclusion

A&M’s entrepreneurial culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who can 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 the main reasons our people love working at A&M. Inclusive Diversity means we embrace diversity, and we foster inclusiveness, encouraging everyone to bring their whole self to work each day. It runs through how we recruit, develop employees, conduct business, support clients, and partner with vendors. It is the A&M way.

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is Alvarez & Marsal’s practice to provide and promote equal opportunity in employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sex or gender, gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, family medical history, genetic information or other protected medical condition, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by and in accordance with applicable laws. Employees and Applicants can find A&M policy statements and additional information by region here.

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Please note that as per A&M policy, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless such recruiters are engaged to provide candidates for a specified opening and in alignment with our Inclusive Diversity values. Any employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that A&M will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.