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Title: Senior Associate, Global Transaction Tax (State & Local Tax)
Location: Boston, MA, United States
Salary Range: $125,000 - $150,000 annually

About Company:
Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm with over 10,000 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. We value integrity, quality, objectivity, fun, personal reward, and inclusive diversity.

Job Description:
A&M's Global Transaction Tax team is seeking a Senior Associate with at least 3 years of relevant experience in a mergers & acquisitions tax practice at a Big 4 firm, Big Law firm, or similar firm. The Senior Associate will be responsible for performing due diligence, reviewing tax aspects of financial models and agreements, drafting reports, and quantifying tax exposures. They will also coordinate with federal and international tax team members and assist in managing client relationships.

Responsibilities:
- Perform due diligence and review tax returns, financials, and other documentation to identify and evaluate potential tax risks and opportunities
- Review and comment on tax aspects of financial models, purchase agreements, and structuring calculations
- Take ownership of assigned workstreams and ensure timely delivery of high-quality work products
- Draft client-ready reports summarizing tax issues and attributes identified during diligence
- Quantify state income and non-income tax exposures
- Coordinate with federal and international tax team members and financial and operational due diligence team members to deliver integrated work product
- Begin developing and assuming responsibility for managing client relationships

Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business required; Advanced Degree / Certification preferred (CPA, MST, MAcc, JD or LLM)
- At least 3 years of relevant experience in a mergers & acquisitions tax practice at a Big 4 firm, Big Law firm, or similar firm
- Knowledge of federal and state income tax, non-income tax, and unclaimed property issues
- Strong writing, analytical, research, and organizational skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Strong sense of personal motivation and ability to work with a team
- Ability to work in a dynamic, time-sensitive, and challenging environment
- Experience with delegation of work, supervision of others, and leading diligence calls
- Ability to give and receive constructive feedback and implement changes to improve performance

Benefits:
- Healthcare plans, flexible spending and savings accounts, life, AD&D, and disability coverages
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with annual discretionary contribution from A&M
- Paid time off including vacation, personal days, sick time, federal holidays, floating holiday, and parental leave
- Opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement

Diversity & Inclusion:
At A&M, we celebrate independent thinkers and doers who positively impact our clients and shape our industry. Our culture values inclusiveness and encourages everyone to bring their whole self to work. We embrace diversity and foster inclusiveness in our recruitment, employee development, business practices, client support, and vendor partnerships.

Equal Opportunity Employer:
A&M provides equal opportunity in employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sex or gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, family medical history, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.

Unsolicited Resumes:
A&M does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless they are engaged to provide candidates for a specific opening and in alignment with our Inclusive Diversity values. Any unsolicited resume will be considered the property of A&M and may be used at our discretion without any fee owed to the submitting recruiter.