Associate/ Manager (m/f/d) - Corporate Tax Germany

Description

Companies, investors and government entities around the world turn to Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) for leadership, action and results. Privately held since its founding in 1983, A&M is a leading global professional services firm that provides Tax advisory, business performance improvement and turnaround management services. When conventional approaches are not enough to create transformation and drive change, clients seek our deep expertise and ability to deliver practical solutions to their unique problems.

With over 11,000 people providing services across six continents, we deliver tangible results for corporates, boards, private equity firms, law firms and government agencies facing complex challenges.

A&M’s Tax practice made up of experienced international tax law professionals dedicated to providing customized tax advice to clients and investors across a broad range of industries. Since inception, the global tax team at A&M has enjoyed exponential growth. Our team has grown to over 1255 professionals across the globe, and we are now looking to further continue this growth in Germany. Our tax practice offers the opportunity to work without audit conflict and truly act as a trusted business advisor to our clients.   

The German Tax Team takes a truly holistic approach to the market, offering expertise across a diverse range of services—from Corporate Tax and Tax Compliance Services to Global Transaction Tax, Private Equity Funds Tax Compliance, VAT Services, People Services, Operating Model, and Transfer Pricing.

We are seeking an Associate/ Manager (m/f/d) - Corporate Tax for our growing team in Germany. This role will give you unique career opportunities in one of the fastest growing tax practices.

Purpose of the Role

As an Associate/ Manager (m/f/d) - Corporate Tax, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality tax solutions to a diverse portfolio of clients. This role involves advising on Corporate Tax and Tax Compliance matters. You will work closely with clients to provide practical solutions and support them throughout their tax lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver corporate tax advisory and compliance services to national and international clients across industries

• Provide advice on Corporate Income Tax (CIT), Trade Tax (TT), and related regulations

• Research and draft tax advice on a range of topics with the support of senior team members

• Manage client tax lifecycle needs, including tax return preparation, assessments, appeals, and audits

• Liaise with tax authorities and prepare documentation for appeals and dispute resolutions

• Support clients during tax audits by organizing and analyzing required documentation

• Address complex tax law queries through thorough analysis of national and international regulations

• Oversee and review tax compliance processes to ensure accuracy and compliance

• Prepare and review tax computations for current and deferred taxes

Qualifications and Experience:

• Years of relevant experience in tax advisory, ideally gained at a Big 4 or comparable tax consulting firm

• A degree in taxation, economics, finance, law, or a related field

• German Certified Tax Advisor (“Steuerberater”) qualification is highly desirable

• Strong technical knowledge of German tax laws, compliance, and advisory practices

• Proven analytical skills with a structured and precise working style

• Excellent communication skills in both German and English

• A proactive and independent approach to work with a high sense of responsibility

• Flexibility and a willingness to tackle diverse challenges in a dynamic environment

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.

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