ALVAREZ & MARSAL TAX, LLC
Director, Tax Performance Improvement (Direct Tax Focus)
ALVAREZ & MARSAL TAX, LLC, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246
Description
Director, Tax Performance Improvement (Direct Tax Focus)
Alvarez and Marsal (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.
AandM is searching for candidates with 10 years of tax performance improvement experience to join our Tax Performance Improvement ("TPI") practice. TPI works alongside CFOs, VPs of Tax, and the broader tax department to identify Tax Function growth opportunities, formalize implementation plans, and ultimately implement our suggestions. Our solutions help our clients capitalize on people, process, data, and technology opportunities. TPI is part of AandM's Corporate Transformation Tax group, which technically and strategically supports corporate transformations and operational changes to optimize the impacts of client initiatives.
How you'll contribute
Tax Performance Improvement Initiatives (Direct Tax Focus)
Assess client tax departments from people, process, data, and technology perspectivesEvaluate current provision processes, determine inefficiencies, and identify areas for automation using existing tax systems and emerging technologiesAssist in vendor selection for facilitative tax softwareDevelop improved reporting capabilities to enhance clients' and internal stakeholders' ability to evaluate risk and capitalize on opportunitiesEstablish and execute training programs for any implemented initiativesWork as part of a multidisciplinary team and clearly communicate work plan, project objectives, and timelinesCoordinate with internal and client stakeholders, respond to inquiries, and adapt to changing project requirementsBuild client relationships and demonstrate a working knowledge of client businesses
Team Mentorship
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 atmosphereManage workload and deadlines for Associates, Senior Associates, and Managers with a focus on quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of the project teamDemonstrate commitment and desired behaviors while working with others that have diverse experiences, skills and perspectivesConduct day-to-day management of accounts to ensure delivery of timely and accurate work product
Business Development
Identify opportunities for add on work for existing clients and/or on existing projectsDevelop pitches for potential new clientsPublish thought leadership articles to support TPI's marketing efforts
How will you grow and be supported?
At AandM, we know our people drive our growth, and we're focused on providing an employee experience that supports professional and personal development. We provide our team with a robust performance development process which encourages continuous learning and development that rewards you for your contributions. We have the best technical and forma ized 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. Our Tax professionals consistently share their favorite attributes of AandM are the growth opportunities, our unique, entrepreneurial 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:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Information Systems and/or a Master's degree in related fieldActive CPA license or be admitted to a bar10 years of consulting and/or industry experience leading tax performance improvement strategies to assist tax function optimizationCertified implementor for at least one provision tax software tool (preferably ONESOURCE)Experience selecting and implementing third-party direct tax systems (such as ONESOURCE, Longview, Bloomberg, CorpTax)Experience managing large, multidisciplinary projects that impact tax (e.g., provision, ERP implementations)Ability to simultaneously work on and manage several projects while effectively managing deadlinesDemonstrated success as a trusted tax and business advisor: building relationships, identifying and addressing client needs, and delivering high quality deliverablesPassion for training and mentoring staff (local, global, and global capabilities center)Excellent verbal and written skills, with the ability to establish credibility and influence clientsHigh motivation to learn and grow while actively identifying trends and new ideas for enhancing solutions and approachesDetail-oriented with strong organizational skillsExperience with all Microsoft Office products (with an emphasis on Excel)
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.
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Director, Tax Performance Improvement (Direct Tax Focus)
Alvarez and Marsal (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.
AandM is searching for candidates with 10 years of tax performance improvement experience to join our Tax Performance Improvement ("TPI") practice. TPI works alongside CFOs, VPs of Tax, and the broader tax department to identify Tax Function growth opportunities, formalize implementation plans, and ultimately implement our suggestions. Our solutions help our clients capitalize on people, process, data, and technology opportunities. TPI is part of AandM's Corporate Transformation Tax group, which technically and strategically supports corporate transformations and operational changes to optimize the impacts of client initiatives.
How you'll contribute
Tax Performance Improvement Initiatives (Direct Tax Focus)
Assess client tax departments from people, process, data, and technology perspectivesEvaluate current provision processes, determine inefficiencies, and identify areas for automation using existing tax systems and emerging technologiesAssist in vendor selection for facilitative tax softwareDevelop improved reporting capabilities to enhance clients' and internal stakeholders' ability to evaluate risk and capitalize on opportunitiesEstablish and execute training programs for any implemented initiativesWork as part of a multidisciplinary team and clearly communicate work plan, project objectives, and timelinesCoordinate with internal and client stakeholders, respond to inquiries, and adapt to changing project requirementsBuild client relationships and demonstrate a working knowledge of client businesses
Team Mentorship
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 atmosphereManage workload and deadlines for Associates, Senior Associates, and Managers with a focus on quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of the project teamDemonstrate commitment and desired behaviors while working with others that have diverse experiences, skills and perspectivesConduct day-to-day management of accounts to ensure delivery of timely and accurate work product
Business Development
Identify opportunities for add on work for existing clients and/or on existing projectsDevelop pitches for potential new clientsPublish thought leadership articles to support TPI's marketing efforts
How will you grow and be supported?
At AandM, we know our people drive our growth, and we're focused on providing an employee experience that supports professional and personal development. We provide our team with a robust performance development process which encourages continuous learning and development that rewards you for your contributions. We have the best technical and forma ized 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. Our Tax professionals consistently share their favorite attributes of AandM are the growth opportunities, our unique, entrepreneurial 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:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Information Systems and/or a Master's degree in related fieldActive CPA license or be admitted to a bar10 years of consulting and/or industry experience leading tax performance improvement strategies to assist tax function optimizationCertified implementor for at least one provision tax software tool (preferably ONESOURCE)Experience selecting and implementing third-party direct tax systems (such as ONESOURCE, Longview, Bloomberg, CorpTax)Experience managing large, multidisciplinary projects that impact tax (e.g., provision, ERP implementations)Ability to simultaneously work on and manage several projects while effectively managing deadlinesDemonstrated success as a trusted tax and business advisor: building relationships, identifying and addressing client needs, and delivering high quality deliverablesPassion for training and mentoring staff (local, global, and global capabilities center)Excellent verbal and written skills, with the ability to establish credibility and influence clientsHigh motivation to learn and grow while actively identifying trends and new ideas for enhancing solutions and approachesDetail-oriented with strong organizational skillsExperience with all Microsoft Office products (with an emphasis on Excel)
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.
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Equal Opportunity Employer - minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity