Senior Associate, Global Tax Incentives
Alvarez & Marsal Deutschland GmbH, Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Description
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.
The Team We are currently growing our Gobal Tax Incentives (GTI) practice. A&M’s GTI team helps identify overlooked opportunity areas across a range of industries where qualified credit activities exist and provides the tools needed to complete the complicated credit calculation. Our team of professionals assists clients in preparing and preserving the documentation required to support qualifying activities and departments. We are presently seeking a Senior Associate to join our national practice.
How you will contribute As a Senior Associate within GTI, you will:
Work with multi-disciplinary teams to conduct research and development (R&D) tax credit consulting services, including leading interviews with client subject matter experts, writing technical memorandum, performing tax technical research, and developing quantitative work papers supporting amounts claimed
Assistance on federal tax consulting services, including meals and entertainment, accounting method assessments, treatment of capitalized assets, and inventories
Communicate directly with client personnel, including operations, finance, accounting, and engineering
Assist in managing and implementing multiple projects simultaneously, which include client interviews, computations, analysis, data gathering and coordination of A&M and client resources
Perform engagement management activities including billing analysis, invoicing and engagement setup
Assist with tax research, responses to IRS inquiries, drafting IRS protest letters, and writing other technical memoranda as needed
Apply tax technical knowledge to specific client situations and industries
Attend client calls to understand critical areas of importance and apply technical knowledge to specific client situations
Assist with creating deliverables that are concise, complete and address the elements deemed critical by the client
Mentor Associates when they are supporting the same projects by delegating appropriate tasks, ensuring they complete tasks efficiently and sharing best practices
Seek out opportunities to understand others’ experiences, perspectives and differences
Build internal relationships with other members of the Federal Tax team and the greater A&M firm
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, economics, or a STEM discipline
Advanced Degree: MPA, JD or LLM
CPA or Licensed Attorney (or in the process of pursuing)
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to articulate complex information clearly and concisely
Excellent research, writing, and analytical skills
Experience with all Microsoft Office products (with an emphasis on Excel and spreadsheets)
Ability to simultaneously work on several projects and effectively manage deadlines
High motivation to learn and grow
Detail-oriented and possess strong organizational skills to excel in a deadline-driven environment.
Prior Experience working on Research and Development Tax Credit engagements
Your journey at A&M We recognize that our people are the driving force behind our success, which is why we prioritize an 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, providing benefits and resources to support you on your personal journey. Our people consistently highlight the growth opportunities, our unique, entrepreneurial culture, and the fun we have together as their favorite aspects of working at A&M. The possibilities are endless for high-performing and passionate professionals.
Regular employees working 30 or more hours per week are also entitled to participate in Alvarez & Marsal Holdings’ fringe benefits consisting of healthcare plans, flexible spending and savings accounts, life, AD&D, and disability coverages at rates determined periodically as well as a 401(k) retirement savings plan. Provided the eligibility requirements are met, employees will also receive an annual discretionary contribution to their 401(k) retirement savings plan from Alvarez & Marsal. Additionally, employees are eligible for paid time off including vacation, personal days, seventy-two (72) hours of sick time (prorated for part time employees), ten federal holidays, one floating holiday, and parental leave. The amount of vacation and personal days available varies based on tenure and role type.
Thesalaryrange is $85,000- $110,000annually, dependent on several variables including but not limited to education, experience, skills, and geography. 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.
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The Team We are currently growing our Gobal Tax Incentives (GTI) practice. A&M’s GTI team helps identify overlooked opportunity areas across a range of industries where qualified credit activities exist and provides the tools needed to complete the complicated credit calculation. Our team of professionals assists clients in preparing and preserving the documentation required to support qualifying activities and departments. We are presently seeking a Senior Associate to join our national practice.
How you will contribute As a Senior Associate within GTI, you will:
Work with multi-disciplinary teams to conduct research and development (R&D) tax credit consulting services, including leading interviews with client subject matter experts, writing technical memorandum, performing tax technical research, and developing quantitative work papers supporting amounts claimed
Assistance on federal tax consulting services, including meals and entertainment, accounting method assessments, treatment of capitalized assets, and inventories
Communicate directly with client personnel, including operations, finance, accounting, and engineering
Assist in managing and implementing multiple projects simultaneously, which include client interviews, computations, analysis, data gathering and coordination of A&M and client resources
Perform engagement management activities including billing analysis, invoicing and engagement setup
Assist with tax research, responses to IRS inquiries, drafting IRS protest letters, and writing other technical memoranda as needed
Apply tax technical knowledge to specific client situations and industries
Attend client calls to understand critical areas of importance and apply technical knowledge to specific client situations
Assist with creating deliverables that are concise, complete and address the elements deemed critical by the client
Mentor Associates when they are supporting the same projects by delegating appropriate tasks, ensuring they complete tasks efficiently and sharing best practices
Seek out opportunities to understand others’ experiences, perspectives and differences
Build internal relationships with other members of the Federal Tax team and the greater A&M firm
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, economics, or a STEM discipline
Advanced Degree: MPA, JD or LLM
CPA or Licensed Attorney (or in the process of pursuing)
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to articulate complex information clearly and concisely
Excellent research, writing, and analytical skills
Experience with all Microsoft Office products (with an emphasis on Excel and spreadsheets)
Ability to simultaneously work on several projects and effectively manage deadlines
High motivation to learn and grow
Detail-oriented and possess strong organizational skills to excel in a deadline-driven environment.
Prior Experience working on Research and Development Tax Credit engagements
Your journey at A&M We recognize that our people are the driving force behind our success, which is why we prioritize an 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, providing benefits and resources to support you on your personal journey. Our people consistently highlight the growth opportunities, our unique, entrepreneurial culture, and the fun we have together as their favorite aspects of working at A&M. The possibilities are endless for high-performing and passionate professionals.
Regular employees working 30 or more hours per week are also entitled to participate in Alvarez & Marsal Holdings’ fringe benefits consisting of healthcare plans, flexible spending and savings accounts, life, AD&D, and disability coverages at rates determined periodically as well as a 401(k) retirement savings plan. Provided the eligibility requirements are met, employees will also receive an annual discretionary contribution to their 401(k) retirement savings plan from Alvarez & Marsal. Additionally, employees are eligible for paid time off including vacation, personal days, seventy-two (72) hours of sick time (prorated for part time employees), ten federal holidays, one floating holiday, and parental leave. The amount of vacation and personal days available varies based on tenure and role type.
Thesalaryrange is $85,000- $110,000annually, dependent on several variables including but not limited to education, experience, skills, and geography. 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.
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