Andersen is growing its M&A services practice and looking for dynamic experienced professionals who want to become specialists in corporate and partnership M&A tax issues. The M&A services team advises clients around tax efficiency, benefits and risks of potential transitions, addresses complex issues related to corporate and partnership transactions, performs analysis to assess the federal and state tax consequences of transactions, and executes tax integration of acquired enterprises.
Candidate must possess expertise in advising corporate and private equity clients with respect to buy-side and sell-side transaction structuring, tax due diligence, modeling, and post-transaction integration. Andersen M&A service team members are expected to have deep technical knowledge as to both corporate and flow-through tax transactional considerations. Core competencies for the M&A services practice include analysis of buyer and seller historical tax positions and attributes, the preparation and presentation of tax due diligence reports, modeling various structuring alternatives, and computing tax cost and benefits associated with proposed transactions.
M&A service team members will also assist clients with post-transaction integration matters, including purchase price allocation and tax amortization calculations, IRC Section 382 studies, Earnings and Profits calculations, transaction cost analyses, and other Subchapter C and Subchapter K tax matters.
Candidate must possess and maintain strong written and oral presentation skills, conduct tax research, supervise and develop other professional staff, and effectively manage large projects with multiple work streams. Managers in this role are also expected to engage in networking and business development activities inside and outside of Andersen. M&A service team members also assist the corporate tax group during periods of downtime, assisting various client service teams with general corporate tax matters, including tax compliance and ASC 740.
Andersen is seeking qualified international tax specialists at the Entry-level, Experienced Associate and Senior Associate levels to join our growing corporate international tax practice. The role offers unique opportunities to work with highly experienced partners on international tax projects to add value for clients. Andersen is growing rapidly both within the United States and globally. Tremendous opportunities exist for advancement in the practice as we continue to grow.
The role will include assisting clients and working on consulting, planning, and reporting projects primarily for multinational businesses. Services the international tax team offers include preparation of complex annual returns for high net worth clients including foreign corporation reporting (Forms 5471 and 8621), foreign financial asset reporting (FBAR/Form 8938), foreign earned income exclusion (Form 2555), and foreign tax credits (Form 1116). Skills required to be successful will include: some existing knowledge and experience with respect to U.S. federal international tax concepts; ability to successfully manage multiple projects; ability to accurately research and analyze unfamiliar concepts; ability to clearly communicate complex tax concepts; and commitment to working as part of a team to deliver best in class services to our clients.
Senior Associates in our Private Client Services practice, manage and support their team on multiple engagements for a wide range of sophisticated clients, including some of the Wealthiest Families in the US, Family Offices, Owner Operated Business Entities, Alternative Investment Fund Principals, Trusts and Estates.
Senior Associates can expect to:
- Review and prepare complex tax returns;
- Engage in the tax planning and consulting process;
- Collaborate with engagement team to identify and research complex client issues and recommend solutions;
- Draft technical tax memoranda;
- Provide regular updates to clients;
- Assist in project management of compliance and consulting engagements;
- Supervise, train and mentor Associates and Interns; and
- Receive formal PCS and on the job training in daily interactions with top tax leaders to learn more about legislative changes, wealth transfer techniques, charitable giving strategies, buy/sell agreement planning, etc.
Experienced Associates with the Corporate Tax Team serve on various engagement teams that work with a diverse client base, ranging from multi-national corporations to early stage startups.
Experienced Associates can expect to:
- Engage in the consulting, compliance, and research processes;
- Prepare Tax Returns and ASC 740 Provisions; and
- Receive formal corporate tax training, on the job training, direct feedback from top tax leaders, and the opportunity to pursue additional training through internal and external resources.
Senior Managers in our Commercial practice oversee multiple engagements for clients that range from multi-national corporations to early stage starts-ups.
Senior Managers can expect to:
- Engage in business development activities (i.e. prepare proposals; present in webinars, collaborate with other service lines to present a comprehensive tax strategy to prospective and current clients, etc.);
- Maintain communication with clients to ensure satisfaction, meet deadlines, remain current on legislative changes, and lead change effectively;
- Conduct primary and secondary review of complex tax returns – including federal and state filings;
- Provide ASC 740 tax provision support and review preparation;
- Supervise train, mentor, and evaluate Interns, Associates and Senior Associates; and
- Receive formal corporate tax training, on the job training, direct feedback from top tax leaders, and the opportunity to pursue additional training through internal and external resources.
Managers in our Alternative Investment Funds practice oversee and complete tax projects; provide innovative tax planning, consulting, and compliance for a variety of clients, including hedge funds, private equity, real estate, fund of funds and venture capital.
Managers can expect to:
- Engage in business development activities (i.e. prepare proposals, present in webinars, collaborate with other service lines to market comprehensive tax strategies for prospective clients, etc.)
- Maintain communication with clients to ensure satisfaction, meet deadlines, remain current on legislative changes, and lead change effectively.
- Conduct primary and secondary review of complex federal and state tax returns.
- Supervise, train, mentor and evaluate the performance of Seniors, Associates, and Interns.
Senior Associates in our Alternative Investment Funds practice, Senior Associates work directly with Management as they engage in the tax planning, consulting, and compliance process for a variety of complex clients, including hedge funds, private equity, real estate, fund of funds and venture capital.
Senior Associates can expect to:
- Review and prepare tax returns.
- Continue to build their technical knowledge of tax planning, consulting, and compliance, for national and foreign entities through formal and on the job training.
- Consistently work with management to identify and research complex client issues.
- Provide regular updates to clients.
- Assist in project management of compliance and consulting engagements.
- Supervise and participate in the professional development of Associates and Interns; and
- Receive formal tax training related to Alternative Investment Funds, on the job training, direct feedback from top tax leaders, and the opportunity to pursue additional training through internal and external resources.
Managers in our Private Client Services (PCS) practice oversee multiple engagement teams for a wide range of sophisticated clients, which may include some of the Wealthiest Families in the US, Family Offices, Owner Operated Business Entities, Alternative Investment Fund Principals, Trusts and Estates.
Managers can expect to:
- Engage in business development activities (i.e. prepare proposals, present in webinars, collaborate with other service lines to present a comprehensive tax strategy to prospective and current clients, etc.);
- Maintain communication with clients to ensure satisfaction, meet deadlines, remain current on legislative changes, and lead change effectively;
- Conduct primary and secondary review of complex tax returns – including federal and state filings;
- Draft technical tax memoranda;
- Supervise train, mentor, and evaluate Intern, Associate and Senior Associates; and
- Receive formal PCS and on the job training in daily interactions with top tax leaders to learn more about legislative changes, wealth transfer techniques, charitable giving strategies, buy/sell agreement planning, etc.
The Client Service Advisor supports the Lead Advisors in all aspects of managing client relationships. This includes but is not limited to anticipating client needs, portfolio construction, plan preparation, providing operational assistance and collaborating with other team members to seamlessly serve and advise clients
Client Service Advisors should expect to work with the advisory team to perform the following:
- Understand a client’s financial situation including their unique goals, time horizon and risk tolerance
- Using E-Money, work with lead advisor to prepare comprehensive financial plans. Be able to articulate the planning process, relevant strategies, data inputs, and software outputs; introduce both internal and external resources as necessary
- Effectively articulate our investment philosophy and investment process
- Coordinate and collaborate on the systematic preparation of investment recommendations, rebalancing, implementation and reporting on client portfolios
- Pro-actively schedule pre-meetings and coordinate the preparation of meeting materials
- Coordinate the preparation of individual tax returns and quarterly estimates; demonstrate proficiency in general tax concepts; proactively explore opportunities and make recommendations for tax planning
- Onboard new clients in collaboration with operations, portfolio, and planning teams
- Support operations, marketing and client service, as needed and/or requested
- Review performance data for accuracy; understand details and concepts within the report
- Following client meetings, own inputting meeting notes into CRM to ensure appropriate follow-up.
- Maintain CRM data and review for Assist lead advisors in proactively communicating with clients, keep team informed of changes to a client’s situation, needs, or requests
- Actively participate in team meetings and collaborate with other advisors and teams on best practices, goals, and initiatives for the practice
- Assist with all clients as needed and/or requested
- Understand exposure to risk, adhere to firm polices, and work with compliance/COO as necessary
- Seek ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance technical, interpersonal and business development skills. This may include, but is not limited to attending seminars, internal and external conferences, networking events and participating in webinars and conference calls
Senior Associates with the Corporate Tax Team serve on various engagement teams that work with a diverse client base, ranging from multi-national corporations to early stage startups.
Senior Associates can expect to:
- Engage in the consulting, compliance, and research processes;
- Prepare Tax Returns and ASC 740 Provisions; and
- Receive formal corporate tax training, on the job training, direct feedback from top tax leaders, and the opportunity to pursue additional training through internal and external resources.
Senior Managers in our Alternative Investment Funds practice oversee and complete tax projects; provide innovative tax planning, consulting, and compliance for a variety of clients, including hedge funds, private equity, real estate, fund of funds and venture capital.
Senior Managers can expect to:
- Engage in business development activities (i.e. prepare proposals, present in webinars, collaborate with other service lines to market comprehensive tax strategies for prospective clients, etc.);
- Maintain communication with clients to ensure satisfaction, meet deadlines, remain current on legislative changes, and lead change effectively;
- Conduct primary and secondary review of complex federal and state tax returns; and
- Supervise, train, mentor and evaluate the performance of Seniors, Associates, and Interns.
Senior Associates with our State & Local Tax (SALT) practice serve on various engagement teams that support a wide range of clients, ranging from Fortune 500 companies to venture-backed startups.
Senior Associates can expect to:
- Review and prepare state and local income tax returns;
- Provide tax controversy audit support;
- Assist in project management of compliance/consulting engagements and identify client solutions;
- Conduct research to remain current with legislative changes;
- Draft and review memoranda and additional client deliverables;
- Assist with the preparation and review of Nexus Studies;
- Supervise and mentor Associates and Interns;
- Receive formal State & Local tax training, on the job training, direct feedback from top tax leaders, and the opportunity to pursue additional training through internal and external resources.
As a member of the State and Local Tax (SALT) practice, Managers oversee, manage, and complete tax projects; provide innovative state and local jurisdictional tax planning, consulting, compliance, refund reviews, and tax controversy audit support. Managers work closely with the Commercial and Private Client services to review multi-state returns and identify client issues and opportunities. Managers are involved in the process of identifying, marketing, and implementing tax strategies for clients.
Managers maintain active communication with clients to ensure satisfaction, meet deadlines, and lead change effectively. Managers conduct primary and secondary review of complex tax returns and consulting projects. Managers lead their teams in knowledge of software, processes, and workflows. Managers participate in the professional development of Associates and Senior Associates, which involves supervising, training, mentoring, and evaluating performance.
As a member of the Private Client Services practice, Tax Directors oversee the efforts of multiple client service teams on engagements for a variety of clients including entrepreneurs, executives, partnerships, closely-held businesses, estates, and trusts. Directors plan, execute, direct, and complete tax projects; provide innovative tax planning, consulting, and compliance expertise to clients; market, design, and implement tax-planning strategies for clients and manage to budget.
Directors conduct secondary review of, and have ultimate responsibility for, complex income tax returns including federal and multi-state filings. Directors maintain active communication with clients to manage expectations, ensure satisfaction, ensure deadlines are met, and lead change efforts effectively. Directors are responsible for managing, developing, training, and mentoring Associates and Managers on tax projects, and assessing performance for engagement reviews.
Managers in our Private Client Services (PCS) practice oversee multiple engagement teams for a wide range of sophisticated clients, which may include some of the Wealthiest Families in the US, Family Offices, Owner Operated Business Entities, Alternative Investment Fund Principals, Trusts and Estates.
Managers can expect to:
- Engage in business development activities (i.e. prepare proposals, present in webinars, collaborate with other service lines to present a comprehensive tax strategy to prospective and current clients, etc.);
- Maintain communication with clients to ensure satisfaction, meet deadlines, remain current on legislative changes, and lead change effectively;
- Conduct primary and secondary review of complex tax returns – including federal and state filings;
- Draft technical tax memoranda;
- Supervise train, mentor, and evaluate Intern, Associate and Senior Associates; and
- Receive formal PCS and on the job training in daily interactions with top tax leaders to learn more about legislative changes, wealth transfer techniques, charitable giving strategies, buy/sell agreement planning, etc.
Andersen is seeking qualified international tax specialists at the Senior Manager level to join our growing corporate international tax practice. The role offers unique opportunities to work with experienced partners and teams throughout the United States and globally on international tax projects to add value for clients while gaining valuable international tax skills and experience. Andersen is experiencing tremendous growth both within the United States and globally.
The role will include assisting clients and working on consulting, planning, and reporting projects for multinational businesses. Services the international tax team would offer include: M&A support and transaction planning; group restructurings; quantitative analysis and modeling; compliance and reporting support; and inbound matters. Skills required to be successful will include: existing knowledge and experience with respect to U.S. federal international tax concepts; ability to successfully manage multiple projects; ability to accurately research and analyze unfamiliar concepts; ability to clearly communicate complex tax concepts in terms of business impact; and commitment to working as part of a team to deliver best in class services to our clients.
As a member of the Commercial practice, Directors oversee the efforts of multiple client service teams on engagements for a variety of clients, from fast growing early-stage to large multinational public companies. Directors plan, execute, direct, and complete tax projects; provide innovative tax planning, consulting, and compliance expertise to clients; market, design, and implement tax-planning strategies for clients and manage to budget. Directors conduct secondary review of, and have ultimate responsibility for, complex tax returns including federal and state filings, as well as provide ASC 740 tax provision support.
Directors maintain active communication with clients to manage expectations, ensure satisfaction, ensure deadlines are met, and lead change efforts effectively. Directors are responsible for managing, developing, training, and mentoring Associates and Managers on tax projects and assessing performance for engagement reviews.
Senior Managers in our Commercial practice oversee multiple engagements for clients that range from multi-national corporations to early stage starts-ups.
Senior Managers can expect to:
- Engage in business development activities (i.e. prepare proposals; present in webinars, collaborate with other service lines to present a comprehensive tax strategy to prospective and current clients, etc.);
- Maintain communication with clients to ensure satisfaction, meet deadlines, remain current on legislative changes, and lead change effectively;
- Conduct primary and secondary review of complex tax returns – including federal and state filings;
- Provide ASC 740 tax provision support and review preparation;
- Supervise train, mentor, and evaluate Interns, Associates and Senior Associates; and
- Receive formal corporate tax training, on the job training, direct feedback from top tax leaders, and the opportunity to pursue additional training through internal and external resources.
Managers in our Commercial practice oversee multiple engagements for clients that range from multi-national corporations to early stage starts-ups.
Managers can expect to:
- Engage in business development activities (i.e. prepare proposals; present in webinars, collaborate with other service lines to present a comprehensive tax strategy to prospective and current clients, etc.);
- Maintain communication with clients to ensure satisfaction, meet deadlines, remain current on legislative changes, and lead change effectively;
- Conduct primary and secondary review of complex tax returns – including federal and state filings;
- Provide ASC 740 tax provision support and review preparation;
- Supervise train, mentor, and evaluate Interns, Associates and Senior Associates; and
- Receive formal corporate tax training, on the job training, direct feedback from top tax leaders, and the opportunity to pursue additional training through internal and external resources.
Experienced Associates with our State & Local Tax (SALT) practice serve on various engagement teams that support a wide range of clients, ranging from Fortune 500 companies to venture-backed startups.
Experienced Associates can expect to:
- Prepare complex state and local income tax returns;
- Engage in the tax planning, consulting and controversy process for multiple clients;
- Conduct research to remain current with legislative changes;
- Draft memoranda and additional client deliverables; and
- Assist with the preparation of Nexus Studies.
- Receive formal State & Local tax training, on the job training, direct feedback from top tax leaders, and the opportunity to pursue additional training through internal and external resources.
