Associate, Compensation & Benefits Tax - Dallas Summer 2025 at Alvarez & Marsal Tax, LLC in Dallas, Texas

Job Description:

Description

Associate, Compensation & Benefits Tax Consulting

The Opportunity:

Alvarez & Marsal ("A&M") is currently seeking an Associate to join our Compensation & Benefits Tax consulting practice. Associates work with a team of professionals to advise boards of directors and the C-suite of companies of all sizes on various compensation matters.

A&M is a global professional services firm specializing in performance improvement and business advisory services. A&M delivers specialist operational, consulting, and industry expertise to management and investors seeking to accelerate performance, overcome challenges, and maximize value across the corporate and investment lifecycles. Founded in 1983, the firm is known for its distinctive restructuring heritage, hands-on approach, and relentless focus on execution and results.

Primary Responsibilities Include:

• Benchmark compensation and develop reports to support the compensation recommendations for C-suite executives and Board of Directors


• Design long-term incentive awards while considering the tax, accounting, and other regulatory ramifications


• Work on mergers and acquisitions, including performing complex calculations for target companies and their executives


• Develop retention and incentive arrangements for companies undergoing a restructuring


• Research emerging issues and areas, such as tax reform legislation and new SEC requirements, in order to keep our clients up to date on the ever-changing regulatory environment


• Prepare tax calculations and various analyses/models to help clients make better-informed compensation decisions and comply with the applicable rules and regulations


• Draft technical memorandums and letters related to compensation & benefits issues


• Assist with marketing initiatives by writing articles, preparing pitch decks, researching targets, and developing presentations


• Team with other colleagues and participate in client meetings

How will you grow and be supported?

As a demonstration of A&M's strong commitment to its people, we offer benefits to support your career, personal and professional development. Click here to learn more about benefits at A&M and our commitment to your well-being . A&M recognizes that our people fuel our growth, and you and your team will be provided with the best available training and development resources, as well as networking opportunities. Learn more about why A&M is a great place to work.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required


• Advanced degree preferred:
  
  
  • Masters in Accounting/Finance/Tax,
  
  
  • JD/LL.M. (tax) or CPA (or in the process of pursuing) is a plus
  
  
  • Organizational Behavior, Human Resource Management, or Business Management also considered.
  
  
  
  


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to articulate complex information


• Strong analytical skills


• High proficiency in spreadsheets


• Ability to simultaneously work on several projects and effectively manage deadlines


• High motivation to learn and grow

The annual base salary is $75,000, dependent on several variables including but not limited to education, experience, skills, and geography. In addition, A&M offers a discretionary bonus program which is based on a number of factors, including individual and firm performance. Please ask your recruiter for details.

Benefit Summary

Full-time Positions and Part-time Positions Over 30 hours

Regular employees working 30 or more hours per week are also entitled to participate in Alvarez & Marsal Holdings' fringe benefits consisting of healthcare plans, flexible spending and savings accounts, life, AD&D, 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 & Marsal. Click here for more information regarding A&M's benefits programs.

Why choose A&M Tax?

The world of professional tax services has changed. New business conditions and legislation mean that clients are demanding the type of objective advice only specialized independent firms can provide - firms like Alvarez & Marsal Tax, LLC. This means new opportunities for you as a future professional. It means you have a choice about where you work and what kind of work you do. It means a career with more control, creativity, fun and opportunity for growth. We pride ourselves in a world class training program and promote organic growth as we support you in pursuing the career of your dreams. We are looking for tomorrow's leaders, today.

Voluntary Inclusion

It is Alvarez & Marsal's policy to provide and promote equal opportunity in employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination because of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, pregnancy, marital status, family status, religion, national origin, age or disability or any other non-merit based factor in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations.