Senior Tax Analyst

Description

ALVAREZ & MARSAL (A&M) JOB DESCRIPTION

SENIOR ANALYST, GLOBAL TAX (U.S.)

POSITION OBJECTIVES

Support A&M’s tax compliance, tax planning and related tax accounting functions, with emphasis on partnerships and their owners. Collaborate with the rest of the internal tax team as well A&M’s finance, legal and human resources departments, internal business units, and outside tax consultants.  Support a variety of domestic and international tax projects and initiatives by analyzing data and applying knowledge and research of tax regulations.  Act with confidence, agility and sound judgement to perform a variety of tasks to accomplish goals.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The following are key work activities of the Senior Analyst to achieve the position objectives listed above:

• Support the tax compliance function in the areas of U.S. federal, state, local and non-U.S. income tax return filings, extensions and payments. Coordinate with financial accounting, payroll and IT functions to gather and review information needed for the preparation of tax return filings and reporting to partners. 

• Liaise with internal financial accounting team to compile and analyze data related to a variety of income tax and tax accounting issues, including sales and use tax, transfer pricing, foreign tax credits, tax provisions, and tax account reconciliations.

• Assist with preparation of reports to C-Suite pertaining to internal tax expense allocations, budgeting and forecasting of taxes and related withholding.

• Assist with tax authority examinations, special projects and tax planning for U.S. and non-U.S. jurisdictions, including maintenance and use of global tax calendar.

• Support initiatives to review and streamline U.S. and non-U.S. income tax compliance, including the data gathering process, tax authority examinations and planning opportunities. Assist with other ongoing process implementations and improvements.

• Address tax-related inquiries of A&M partners and employees.

• Monitor and help manage A&M’s cross border activity and permanent establishment considerations.

• Ad Hoc data analysis, projects and internal reporting

• Work closely with and manage outside tax advisors.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of 3-4+ years of broad experience in federal, state and local tax gained in an accounting firm or corporate tax organization.  Experience with partnerships and consulting industry preferred.

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in accounting; CPA preferred.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Strong analytical, organizational and communication skills.
• Excellent tax technical skills commensurate with experience
• Proficient Microsoft Excel skills
• Self-starter, willing to roll-up sleeves and take ownership of tasks.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with the team.

Compensation Statement:

The annual base salary range is $100,000 - $110,000, commensurate on experience.  In addition, A&M offers a discretionary bonus program which is based on a number of factors, including individual and firm performance.  Please ask your recruiter for details. 

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.

Voluntary Inclusion

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, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, pregnancy, marital status, family status, religion, national origin, age or disability or any other non-merit based factor or any other characteristics in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations.

Unsolicited Resumes from Third-Party Recruiters

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.