Director, State and Local Tax (SALT) / Corporate Transformation Tax

Description Director, State and Local Tax (SALT) / Corporate Transformation Tax AandM 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 AandM's core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity-are why our people love working at AandM. We provide tax, turnaround management, restructuring, performance improvement, and corporate advisory services. Our tax practice is unique in that we offer the opportunity to work without audit conflict and truly act a trusted business advisor. We provide our teams with opportunities and support to develop and cultivate careers that are most meaningful to them and reward them based on their achievements. We are seeking a Director with State and Local Tax (SALT) experience to join our Corporate Transformation Tax team. This position seeks a diverse tax and business consulting background with a focus in providing state and local tax and consulting services to our clients. How you will contribute Utilize technical skills to assist clients with state and local tax consulting engagements, including structuring, audit defense, and bankruptcy related matters. Research technical issues, draft memoranda, and prepare Excel models. Manage client engagements, including budgets, staffing, project workflow, and billing. Supervise Associates and Senior Associates and provide on-the-job training. Build and maintain lasting client and team relationships. Lead preparation, detailed discussion, and follow through in client and internal stakeholder meetings. Manage risk, resources, staffing and financial performance for multiple engagements at once including billing, collections and project budgets Lead client calls to understand critical areas of importance and apply tax technical knowledge to specific client situations Work as part of a multidisciplinary team and clearly communicate work plan, project objectives, and timelines Build client relationships and demonstrate a working knowledge of client businesses Supervise, develop, mentor, and motivate our Associates, Senior Associates and Managers by actively participating in their advancement through on-the-job training, providing performance feedback, counseling, and fostering our team-based atmosphere Manage workload and deadlines for Associates, Senior Associates, and Managers with a focus on quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of the project team Demonstrate commitment and desired behaviors while working with others that have diverse experiences, skills and perspectives Conduct day-to-day management of accounts to ensure delivery of timely and accurate work product Regularly supports business development efforts. Sees opportunities for add on work, thought leadership, new client pitches, and optimizing the compliance process How you will grow and be supported At AandM, we know our people drive our growth, and are focused on providing an employee experience that supports professional and personal development. We provide our team with a robust performance development process that encourages continuous learning and development and rewards you for your contributions. We provide top-notch technical and formalized on-the-job training and offer endless opportunities for professionals to acquire new skills. We also prioritize your well-being and provide personal tools and resources to support you through your personal journey. Click to learn about our commitment to your well-being. As our Tax professionals consistently share, their favorite attributes of AandM are the growth opportunities, our unique, en repreneurial culture and of course, the fun we have together. The possibilities are endless for high performing and passionate tax professionals. Click to learn more about why AandM is a great place work. Qualifications Licensed CPA or Licensed Attorney 6 years of tax consulting experience 5 years of State and Local Tax experience required, specifically Income/Franchise Intermediate to Advanced Microsoft Office products skills, with emphasis on Excel and PowerPoint Demonstrated success as a trusted tax and business advisor: building relationships, identifying and addressing client needs, and delivering high quality deliverables Passion for training and mentoring staff Excellent verbal and written skills, with the ability to establish credibility and influence clients Excellent research, writing, and analytical skills Ability to simultaneously work on several projects and effectively manage deadlines High motivation to learn and grow and actively identifies trends and new ideas for enhancing solutions and approaches Detail-oriented and possess strong organizational skills Regular employees working 30 or more hours per week are also entitled to participate in Alvarez and Marsal Holdings' fringe benefits consisting of healthcare plans, flexible spending and savings accounts, life, ADandD, and disability coverages at rates determined from time to time as well as a 401(k) retirement plan. Provided the eligibility requirements are met, employees will also receive a discretionary contribution to their 401(k) from Alvarez and 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 AandM's benefits programs. The salary range is $130,000 - $175,000 annually, dependent on several variables including but not limited to education, experience, skills, and geography. In addition, AandM offers a discretionary bonus program which is based on a number of factors, including individual and firm performance. Please ask your recruiter for details. LI-NM1 Equal Opportunity Employer - minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity