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Senior Director, Corporate Transaction Tax & Advisory (CTTA)
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
A&M's Corporate Transaction Tax & Advisory (CTTA) team is composed of seasoned tax professionals experienced in providing practical tax advice to corporate buyers and sellers throughout the transaction life cycle. By utilizing an integrated approach with A&M professionals with deep operating and financial-related experience, the team uses a focused and tailored approach to rapidly identify and understand potential deal breakers, value drivers, and other areas of specific interest to our clients. Our professionals advise on all aspects of M&A, including structuring, due diligence, and post-deal integration, as well as core tax planning matters such as internal restructurings, tax attribute modeling and planning, and other strategic initiatives—helping clients navigate complex transactions and optimize outcomes. The team has significant experience supporting both buy- and sell-side transactions, as well as planning engagements, across industries including healthcare, financial institutions, energy, technology, and consumer products.
How you will contribute
As a member of the A&M CTTA team, you will:
- Demonstrate an advanced understanding of complex tax concepts and apply that knowledge to client situations;
- Lead the development and delivery of tax planning approaches, ensuring high-quality, timely, and responsive client service that meets and/or exceeds expectations;
- Oversee tax due diligence efforts, including review of tax returns, financials, and other tax documentation to evaluate potential tax risks and opportunities;
- Strategize and execute post-merger integration strategies;
- Develop and deliver complex tax models, tax benefit analysis, and stock basis calculations;
- Advise on and provide strategic insights on tax aspects of purchase agreements;
- Lead coordination across state and local and international tax teams, as well as financial and operational due diligence team members; and
- Build, cultivate, and maintain senior-level client relationships, and support business development initiatives.
Qualifications
- CPA, JD (with bachelor's degree in accounting, preferred), Master's in Taxation, or LL.M. in Taxation
- At least 9 years of relevant experience in a mergers & acquisitions, tax structuring, due diligence, international tax planning, and other core tax planning practices at a Big 4 firm, Big Law firm, or similar firm
- Knowledge of accounting and financial reporting
- Strong understanding of the consolidated return regulations, tax-free reorganization provisions and cross-border tax planning considerations
- Strong writing, analytical, research, Excel, and organizational skills
- Ability to leverage emerging technologies (e.g., AI-enabled tools) to enhance analysis, workflow efficiency, and client deliverables.
- Strong communication, presentation, project management, and business development skills
- Strong sense of personal initiative and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
- Ability to work in a dynamic, time-sensitive environment.
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.
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 periodically as well as a 401(k) retirement savings plan. Provided the eligibility requirements are met, employees will also receive an annual discretionary contribution to their 401(k) retirement savings plan from Alvarez & Marsal. Additionally, employees are eligible for paid time off including vacation, personal days, seventy-two (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 based on tenure and role type. Click here for more information regarding A&M's benefits programs.
The salary range is $175,000 - $225,000 annually, dependent on several variables including but not limited to education, experience, skills, and geography. In addition, A&M offers a discretionary bonus program which is based on a number of factors, including individual and firm performance. Please ask your recruiter for details.
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Senior Director, Corporate Transaction Tax & Advisory (CTTA)
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
A&M's Corporate Transaction Tax & Advisory (CTTA) team is composed of seasoned tax professionals experienced in providing practical tax advice to corporate buyers and sellers throughout the transaction life cycle. By utilizing an integrated approach with A&M professionals with deep operating and financial-related experience, the team uses a focused and tailored approach to rapidly identify and understand potential deal breakers, value drivers, and other areas of specific interest to our clients. Our professionals advise on all aspects of M&A, including structuring, due diligence, and post-deal integration, as well as core tax planning matters such as internal restructurings, tax attribute modeling and planning, and other strategic initiatives—helping clients navigate complex transactions and optimize outcomes. The team has significant experience supporting both buy- and sell-side transactions, as well as planning engagements, across industries including healthcare, financial institutions, energy, technology, and consumer products.
How you will contribute
As a member of the A&M CTTA team, you will:
- Demonstrate an advanced understanding of complex tax concepts and apply that knowledge to client situations;
- Lead the development and delivery of tax planning approaches, ensuring high-quality, timely, and responsive client service that meets and/or exceeds expectations;
- Oversee tax due diligence efforts, including review of tax returns, financials, and other tax documentation to evaluate potential tax risks and opportunities;
- Strategize and execute post-merger integration strategies;
- Develop and deliver complex tax models, tax benefit analysis, and stock basis calculations;
- Advise on and provide strategic insights on tax aspects of purchase agreements;
- Lead coordination across state and local and international tax teams, as well as financial and operational due diligence team members; and
- Build, cultivate, and maintain senior-level client relationships, and support business development initiatives.
Qualifications
- CPA, JD (with bachelor's degree in accounting, preferred), Master's in Taxation, or LL.M. in Taxation
- At least 9 years of relevant experience in a mergers & acquisitions, tax structuring, due diligence, international tax planning, and other core tax planning practices at a Big 4 firm, Big Law firm, or similar firm
- Knowledge of accounting and financial reporting
- Strong understanding of the consolidated return regulations, tax-free reorganization provisions and cross-border tax planning considerations
- Strong writing, analytical, research, Excel, and organizational skills
- Ability to leverage emerging technologies (e.g., AI-enabled tools) to enhance analysis, workflow efficiency, and client deliverables.
- Strong communication, presentation, project management, and business development skills
- Strong sense of personal initiative and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
- Ability to work in a dynamic, time-sensitive environment.
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.
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 periodically as well as a 401(k) retirement savings plan. Provided the eligibility requirements are met, employees will also receive an annual discretionary contribution to their 401(k) retirement savings plan from Alvarez & Marsal. Additionally, employees are eligible for paid time off including vacation, personal days, seventy-two (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 based on tenure and role type. Click here for more information regarding A&M's benefits programs.
The salary range is $175,000 - $225,000 annually, dependent on several variables including but not limited to education, experience, skills, and geography. In addition, A&M offers a discretionary bonus program which is based on a number of factors, including individual and firm performance. Please ask your recruiter for details.
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Translate your credentials for PERM reviewers
Foreign accounting degrees get scrutinized during PERM. Get a credential evaluation from a NACES-member agency confirming your degree is equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's or master's in accounting, taxation, or a related field before any employer files.
Identify firms with active PERM filing history
Search DOL's OFLC disclosure data for employers who have filed PERM applications under the tax analyst or accountant SOC codes. Firms with consistent PERM activity for tax roles are structurally prepared to sponsor you, not just willing in principle.
Use Migrate Mate to filter green card sponsors
Search Migrate Mate to find Tax Senior Associate roles at employers with documented PERM and I-140 filing history, so you're targeting firms that have sponsored tax professionals before rather than those merely open to the idea.
Negotiate the offer to include PERM commitments
Get the sponsorship timeline, who bears filing costs, and EB-2 versus EB-3 classification in writing before you sign. DOL requires employers to pay PERM-related attorney fees, but confusion about these terms derails many offers after acceptance.
Understand how CPA licensure affects your EB-2 case
USCIS evaluates whether a Tax Senior Associate role genuinely requires an advanced degree. If your employer is filing EB-2, holding or being eligible for CPA licensure strengthens the specialty occupation argument and reduces the risk of a Request for Evidence.
Green Card Tax Senior Associate: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Tax Senior Associate role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Both categories are viable depending on how the employer defines the role. EB-3 applies when the position requires a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field. EB-2 applies when the employer can document that the role requires an advanced degree or its equivalent. Many large accounting firms file EB-2 for senior tax staff, but EB-3 is more common at mid-size employers where the degree requirement is a four-year bachelor's.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for this role?
H-1B is temporary, capped at 85,000 annually, and requires lottery selection for most applicants. Green card sponsorship through PERM and I-140 is permanent, has no annual cap at the EB-3 level for most nationalities, and is employer-driven from the start. The tradeoff is time: PERM alone takes 12 to 18 months before USCIS even receives the I-140 petition, making early employer commitment essential for tax professionals on expiring work authorization.
What does the PERM process look like for a tax professional?
Your employer conducts a supervised recruitment campaign to confirm no qualified U.S. worker is available for the role, then files an ETA Form 9089 with DOL. For tax roles, the job duties and minimum requirements listed on the PERM application must match what you actually do. Audits are common if the employer has filed multiple PERM applications, so accurate job descriptions matter more than they might seem at the offer stage.
How do I find Tax Senior Associate jobs that offer green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you search specifically for Tax Senior Associate roles at employers with documented PERM and I-140 filing history, so you can focus your applications on firms that have completed the sponsorship process before rather than those listing it as a vague possibility. This is faster than filtering general job boards where sponsorship availability is inconsistently disclosed.
Can my employer file for green card sponsorship while I'm on H-1B?
Yes, and starting early is strategically important. USCIS allows H-1B extensions beyond the standard six-year cap once an I-140 is approved or a PERM application has been pending for 365 days. For tax professionals with Indian or Chinese nationality facing long priority date backlogs in EB-2 and EB-3, getting PERM filed as early as possible in your H-1B period directly determines how long you can stay and work legally while waiting.