Tax Senior Associate Jobs in Philadelphia, PA
Tax Senior Associate jobs in Philadelphia are concentrated in Center City, University City, and the Market Street corridor, with strong demand from BDO, PwC, and CBIZ across professional services, financial services, and healthcare. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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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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Tax Senior Associate Jobs in Philadelphia: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a tax senior associate job in Philadelphia?
Philadelphia's strongest hiring comes from the Big Four and regional accounting firms headquartered or with major offices in Center City, along with financial services firms along Market Street and large healthcare systems such as Jefferson and Penn Medicine. Candidates with CPA licensure, public accounting experience, and familiarity with partnership or corporate tax returns stand out most in this market. Networking through the Greater Philadelphia chapter of state CPA societies and targeting roles posted by firms with a footprint in Center City gives the clearest path in.
Which companies hire tax senior associates in Philadelphia?
Employers hiring tax senior associates in Philadelphia right now include BDO, PwC, and CBIZ, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Philadelphia's hiring mix leans toward large public accounting firms, regional advisory practices, and in-house tax departments at major financial and healthcare institutions with headquarters or significant operations in Center City and University City.
Are there remote tax senior associate jobs in Philadelphia?
Yes, though tax senior associate roles are moderately remote-friendly given the need for client contact and document review. About 9% of tax senior associate openings tied to Philadelphia are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, with hybrid schedules being far more common than fully remote. Research, return review, and advisory work tend to be the most flexible portions of the role, while client-facing engagements and busy-season crunch periods typically require on-site presence at Center City offices.
How can I get a tax senior associate job in Philadelphia with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Philadelphia is starting as a staff tax associate at one of the regional or national public accounting firms with offices in Center City, then building toward a senior associate role after two to three busy seasons. Philadelphia firms including mid-size regional practices often hire recent accounting graduates directly into rotational programs. Internships with firms active on Philadelphia-area university campuses, along with progress toward CPA licensure, are the strongest differentiators for candidates without prior full-time experience.
Which industries hire the most tax senior associates in Philadelphia?
The sectors hiring the most tax senior associates in Philadelphia are Accounting & Auditing, Consulting & Professional Services, and Technology & Software, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Philadelphia's concentration of major accounting firms, large hospital systems, asset managers, and insurance carriers in and around Center City creates steady, year-round demand for tax professionals across both public accounting and in-house corporate tax functions.
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