Senior Director, Private Client Services Tax (Finance)

Description

Senior Director, Private Client Services Tax

About Alvarez & Marsal

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm with over 10,000 entrepreneurial, action and results-oriented professionals in over 40 countries. 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

Alvarez & Marsal is currently looking for a Senior Director for its rapidly-growing Private Client Services tax practice. Our Private Client Services practice works with private companies, their owners, and other domestic and international high net worth individuals, serving as their advisor, advocate, teammate and partner. We are dedicated to helping our clients achieve their long-term goals by delivering highly personalized solutions that suit their unique needs. Our ideal candidate will have an extensive and diverse tax background with a focus in providing tax and consulting services to high net worth individuals in the areas of individual income tax, wealth transfer and succession planning, and international tax; strong interpersonal skills with an approachable and professional demeanor that allows them to work well with others; excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to coordinate, prioritize, and successfully meet multiple deadlines; thrives in a fast paced and dynamic environment; is a team player but able to work independently.

How you will contribute

As a Senior Director of the Private Client Services Tax team, you will be responsible for the following:

• Strong technical skills with tax compliance assignments for partnerships, S-corporations, trusts, and individual tax clients working proficiently with specific tax forms as follows: 1040, 1041, 709, and FinCEN 114;
• Identify, research, and provide analysis on a wide range of complex tax issues;
• Perform as part of a multidisciplinary team;
• Assist with tax-planning responsibilities for individual clients;
• Supervise associates and teach technical concepts to various levels of staff;
• Clearly communicate work plan and objectives and manage project assignments;
• Apply tax technical knowledge to specific client situations;
• Develop trusted relationships with client personnel and collaborate with clients to compile project information and resolve issues;
• Deliver a high-quality project on time and on budget; and
• Ability to delegate work and effectively manage a team of people

Who will you be working with?

We are not a typical firm. We are a group of entrepreneurial, action-oriented and results-oriented professionals who take a hands-on approach to solving our clients' problems and helping them reach their potential. We are nimble, resourceful, and proactive but adapt quickly when changes are needed. We present you with opportunities, not a playbook, and we reward you based on your achievements, not your tenure.

How will you grow and be supported?

As a demonstration of A&M's strong commitment to its people, we offer benefits to support your career, personal and professional development. 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:

• 9+ years of tax experience primarily focused on working with high net worth individuals in providing tax planning services, reviewing client workpapers, and preparing income tax returns
• Experience with Gift, Estate, and Trust tax planning and compliance experience a plus;
• Experience with consulting on various international tax matters, such as cross-border and pre-immigration planning and related compliance matters a plus;
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting;
• Advanced degree or degree required (MST, MAcc, JD/LLM, or CPA);
• Big 4 experience a plus;
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word);
• Proficiency with BNA Income Tax Planner;
• Prior experience in researching technical tax issues in RIA, CCH IntelliConnect, BNA, and/or Lexis-Nexis and in preparing tax memoranda;
• Experience managing multiple projects including scheduling, budgeting, corresponding with clients, and billing;

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. Click here for more information regarding A&M's benefits programs.

The salary range is $175,000 - $225,000 annually, 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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