Description

Associate, US Funds Tax, London

About Alvarez & Marsal

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm with entrepreneurial, action and results-oriented professionals. 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. 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

Alvarez and Marsal Tax's U.S. Funds team is an exciting and unique opportunity. The team provides a broad range of U.S. tax compliance and reporting, as well as fund structuring and 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. cross-border activity. A&M is seeking ambitious and enthusiastic top-performing individuals to join the growing business and team.

You'll join a supportive and collaborative team, working on a broad range of projects for exciting clients. You'll work closely with talented colleagues across the business, with plenty of opportunities to develop your technical tax knowledge and gain hands-on experience.

Responsibilities

• Work across a variety of engagements and a diverse client base, with guidance from Managers and Assistant Directors;
• Develop a strong understanding of A&M's tax technology and use it to review and deliver clear, well-organized workpapers, including book-to-tax adjustments and investor allocations;
• Review tax extensions, Schedules K-1 and K-3, federal and state tax returns, and tax estimates;
• Review PFIC testing and analysis, including related reporting for Schedules K-1 and K-3;
• Research U.S. and international tax matters, including the interpretation of U.S. tax treaties, and clearly communicating and documenting your findings;
• Liaise with tax authorities, including the IRS, where required; and
• Take ownership of assigned workstreams, ensuring work is accurate, well organized and delivered within agreed timelines.

Qualifications

• CPA or EA qualified
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• 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. accounting concepts
• 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.

The ideal candidates will be engaged, entrepreneurial, action-orientated, and hands-on. The ability to quickly establish, develop and enhance internal and client relationships will be key in the collaborative network we work in at A&M.

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.

What can we offer you?

• Leadership: Growing EMEA leadership team and high-quality colleagues to work with in a fun and collegiate environment.
• An inclusive and diverse surrounding where employees are able to bring their full self to work, to feel that they belong and give them a voice and to ensure that voice is heard.
• Career development: A&M is rapidly expanding. The opportunities for internal career progression as A&M Tax grows is visible.
• Technical development: We will support your continuing professional development within this tax team through work opportunities and coaching from our experienced senior team.
• Remuneration: A&M offers a competitive salary and an excellent and genuinely performance related bonus scheme where individuals' contribution to the team's success is identified during the year.

Your journey at A&M

We recognize that our people are the driving force behind our success, which is why we prioritize an employee experience that fosters each person's unique professional and personal development. Our robust performance development process promotes continuous learning, rewards your 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, providing benefits and resources to support you on your personal journey. Our people consistently highlight the growth opportunities, our unique, entrepreneurial culture, and the fun we have together as their favorite aspects of working at A&M. The possibilities are endless for high-performing and passionate professionals. The possibilities are endless for high-performing and passionate professionals.