Associate, Compensation & Benefits Tax

Job Description

Associate, Compensation & Benefits Tax | Alvarez & Marsal

The Tone:
This is an early career Associate role at Alvarez & Marsal, located in Dallas, TX, starting Summer 2027. Alvarez & Marsal is a global consulting firm that takes a hands-on approach to solving client problems and helping them reach their potential. This role is vital for advising boards of directors and C-suite executives on complex compensation matters. The company values independent thinkers and doers who positively impact clients and shape the industry.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Seasonal
• Location: In-person, Dallas, TX
• Pay: $80000 yearly
• Team: Compensation & Benefits Tax consulting practice
• Mission: Advise boards of directors and the C-suite on various compensation matters to help clients make better-informed decisions and comply with applicable rules and regulations.
• Tech Stack: Spreadsheets

What You’ll Actually Do
• Benchmark: Benchmark compensation and develop reports to support compensation recommendations for C-suite executives and Board of Directors.
• Design: Design long-term incentive awards while considering the tax, accounting, and other regulatory ramifications.
• Analyze: Work on mergers and acquisitions, including performing complex calculations for target companies and their executives.
• Research: Research emerging issues and areas, such as tax reform legislation and new SEC requirements, to keep clients updated on the changing regulatory environment.
• Calculate: Prepare tax calculations and various analyses/models to help clients make better-informed compensation decisions and comply with applicable rules and regulations.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Must be enrolled in an accredited college or university, pursuing a Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in business administration, accounting, finance, taxation or other relevant field. Definitive plans for meeting minimum educational requirements for CPA eligibility and licensure in the assigned office state are required.
• Experience: High proficiency in spreadsheets.
• Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to articulate complex information, strong analytical skills, and the ability to simultaneously work on several projects and effectively manage deadlines.