Director, National Tax Office

Description

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm with over 10,000 professionals in more than 40 countries. We take a hands‑on approach to solving our clients’ problems and helping them reach their potential. Our culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who positively impact our clients and shape the industry.

Our National Tax Office (NTO) provides clients with access to domestic and global tax experts who advise on complex tax issues and deliver insights on evolving regulations. The team is trained across all tax disciplines and is dedicated to monitoring tax law, regulations, and emerging trends to keep clients ahead of change. We are seeking a Director to join this growing group.

• Develop and deliver top‑tier tax planning advice that exceeds client expectations, including researching and reviewing tax opinions, working with others in NTO to obtain private letter rulings, and structuring complex transactions.
• Monitor and interpret the latest tax‑related developments, legislative changes, and regulatory updates to keep A&M Tax at the cutting edge.
• Lead and mentor the Tax practice team, fostering their growth and development through technical memos, opinions, and engaging presentations.
• Provide high‑level tax consulting services to a full range of A&M Tax clients and collaborate across practices for integrated advice.
• Lead market and business development activities, identifying and pursuing new client service opportunities to expand the firm’s reach.
• Play a pivotal role in the continued growth of A&M Tax’s NTO, setting new standards for excellence and innovation in tax planning.

• Licensure:
  Must hold an active CPA license (MST or M.Acc. preferred) or be admitted to a bar (LL.M. in Taxation preferred).
• Experience:
  
  7‑10+ years of progressive transactional tax consulting experience at a law or CPA firm, Department of the Treasury, or IRS Chief Counsel.
• Tax Knowledge:
  Understanding of increasingly complex tax concepts and the ability to apply tax knowledge to meet client goals. Preferred experience with tax‑free reorganizations, consolidated groups, partnerships, and international corporate transactions.
• Client Relationships:
  Demonstrated track record of developing and maintaining existing internal and external client relationships and building new ones.
• Location:
  
  Must be willing to work in the Washington, DC or New York, NY office.
• Skills:
  • Strong writing, analytical, research, and organizational skills.
  • Excellent communication, presentation, project management, and business development skills.
  • Sense of personal motivation and responsibility with the ability to work constructively as a team member.
  • Ability to thrive in a dynamic, time‑sensitive environment.
  • Capability to manage, develop, and mentor staff in a collaborative team setting.

We prioritize your well‑being, professional growth, and a culture of meritocracy. Employees working 30+ hours per week are entitled to healthcare plans, flexible spending accounts, life and disability coverage, a 401(k) plan, and paid time off including vacation, personal days, sick time, federal holidays, and parental leave. Eligibility and benefits details vary by role and tenure. More information about our benefits programs.

Salary range: $165,000 - $200,000 annually, dependent on education, experience, skills, and geography. A&M offers a discretionary bonus program based on performance. Please ask your recruiter for details.

Seniority level:
Director

Employment type:

Full‑time
Job function:
Accounting/Auditing and Finance

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