Director, Global Tax Incentives

About Alvarez & Marsal

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm with entrepreneurial, action‑oriented, and results‑driven professionals. We take a hands‑on approach to solve our clients' problems and help them reach their potential. Our culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who 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.

The Team

We are currently growing our Global Tax Incentives (GTI) practice. The GTI team helps identify overlooked opportunity areas across a range of industries where qualified credit activities exist and provides the tools needed to complete the complicated credit calculation. Our professionals assist clients in preparing and preserving the documentation required to support qualifying activities and departments. We are presently seeking a Director to join our national practice.

How you will contribute

• Work with multi‑disciplinary teams to conduct R&D tax credit consulting services, including leading interviews with client subject matter experts, writing technical memoranda, performing tax technical research, and developing quantitative work‑papers supporting amounts claimed.
• Assist on federal tax consulting services, including meals and entertainment, accounting method assessments, energy incentives, and other deductions.
• Communicate directly with client personnel, including operations, finance, accounting, and engineering.
• Manage and implement multiple projects simultaneously, including client interviews, computations, analysis, data gathering, and coordination of A&M and client resources.
• Assist with tax research, responses to IRS inquiries, drafting IRS protest letters, and writing other technical memoranda as needed.
• Travel to client sites up to 25% of the time.
• Manage risk, resources, staffing, and financial performance for multiple engagements at once, including billing, collections, and project budgets.
• Identify key tax issues and accurately quantify the impact in a clear, concise, and thoughtful analysis.
• Build client relationships and demonstrate a working knowledge of client businesses.
• Conduct day‑to‑day management of accounts to ensure delivery of timely and accurate work product.
• Supervise, develop, mentor, and motivate Associates, Senior Associates, and Managers through on‑the‑job training, performance feedback, counseling, and fostering a team‑based atmosphere.
• Manage workload and deadlines for Associates, Senior Associates, and Managers with a focus on quality, efficiency, and project effectiveness.
• Demonstrate commitment and desired behaviors while working with others who have diverse experiences, skills, and perspectives.
• Support business development efforts, including identifying opportunities for add‑on work, thought leadership, new client pitches, and optimizing the compliance process.

Qualifications

• 4–6+ years of experience working on R&D tax credit engagements.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, economics, or a STEM discipline.
• Advanced degree preferred (MA/MS, JD, or LLM).
• CPA, licensed attorney, or applicable certification required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to articulate complex information and establish credibility with clients.
• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, emphasizing Excel and complex spreadsheets.
• Ability to simultaneously manage multiple projects and effectively meet deadlines.
• High motivation to learn and grow, actively identifying trends and new ideas for enhancing solutions and approaches.
• Detail‑oriented with strong organizational skills for a deadline‑driven environment.
• Proven experience leading others while managing multiple work streams.
• 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.

Your journey at A&M

We recognize that our people are the driving force behind our success, and we prioritize an employee experience that fosters individual professional and personal development. Our robust performance development process promotes continuous learning, rewards contributions, and fosters a culture of meritocracy. With top‑notch training and on‑the‑job learning opportunities, you can acquire new skills and advance your career.

We prioritize your well‑being by providing benefits and resources to support you on your personal journey. Our people consistently highlight the growth opportunities, the unique entrepreneurial culture, and the fun we have together as their favorite aspects of working at A&M.

Salary & Benefits

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, A&M offers a discretionary bonus program based on individual and firm performance. For more information regarding A&M’s benefits programs, see the company's website. Regular employees working 30 or more hours per week are entitled to participate in the fringe benefits, which include healthcare plans, flexible spending and savings accounts, life, AD&D, and disability coverages at rates determined periodically, as well as a 401(k) retirement savings plan. Eligible employees receive an annual discretionary contribution to their 401(k) retirement savings plan from A&M. Employees are also eligible for paid time off, including vacation, personal days, 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 by tenure and role type.