Associate, US Funds Tax Team

at  Alvarez and Marsal

Description
Alvarez & Marsal ("A&M") is a group of entrepreneurial, action and results-oriented professionals who 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 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 why our people love working at A&M.
A&M Tax is an independent tax group made up of experienced tax professionals dedicated to providing customized tax advice to clients and investors across a broad range of industries. Its professionals extend A&M’s commitment to offering clients a choice in advisors who are free from audit-based conflicts of interest and bring an unyielding commitment to delivering responsive client service. A&M Tax has offices in major metropolitan markets throughout EMEA, the U.S., Asia and Australia.
In today’s increasingly complex global tax environment, having international reach, a strong local presence and the right expertise is critical to the successful execution of all client tax affairs.
Our U.S. Funds team is a new and unique opportunity. The team will provide a broad range of U.S. tax compliance and reporting, as well as ad-hoc advisory services to European-based clients across many sectors in the Asset Management industry, such as Private Equity and Real Estate. The team is well placed to provide U.S. tax services, with a focus on international tax issues, to asset managers that have U.S. investments and/or U.S. investors. A&M is seeking ambitious and enthusiastic top-performing individuals to join the growing business and team.
Coming into the team, your role will be varied, dynamic and have the opportunity to work with some exciting clients. You will be part of the growth journey of the team and have the chance to partner with senior leadership in key decisions on the strategy and future development within the market. You will work with a number of talented individuals within the business in a supportive surrounding that will provide you the opportunity to challenge your tax technical skills in a stimulating environment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Enrolled Agent or CPA qualified, or working towards one of these qualifications
• Previous work experience in U.S. tax
• Excellent verbal and written skills, with the ability to establish credibility
• Strong research and analytical skills.
• Strong understanding of Excel and ability to learn new tax software as well as technology processes
• Demonstrate an understanding of basic U.S. tax concepts, with particular regard to partnerships
• Ability to simultaneously work on several projects and effectively manage deadlines in order to meet deliverable timeframes
• Strong teaming and problem solving skills
• High motivation to learn and grow
• Detail-oriented and possess strong organizational skills