Location: Chicago,IL, USA
Description
A&M is a group of entrepreneurial, action and results-oriented professionals who 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 can 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.
We provide tax, turnaround management, restructuring, performance improvement, and corporate advisory services. Our tax practice is unique in that we offer the opportunity to work without audit conflict and truly act a trusted business advisor. We provide our teams with opportunities and support to develop and cultivate careers that are most meaningful to them and reward them based on their achievements.
We're currently growing Our Private Client Services (PCS) practice. PCS works with private companies, their owners, and other domestic?and?international?high?net worth individuals, serving as their advisor, advocate, teammate and partner. We are dedicated to helping our clients achieve their long-term goals by delivering highly personalized solutions that suit their unique needs. Due to our tremendous growth, we're seeking a Manager to join our team.
What Will You Be Doing?
As a Manager within Private Client Services, Tax you will:
* Provide multiple clients with a variety of accounting and support services including but not limited to the following:
* Responsible for the review and oversight of accounting processes, i.e. timely posting of all financial transactions to G/L, maintain the general ledger, generate & post all journal entries, coordinate monthly close, and prepare financial reports
* Oversee and manage the accounting functions for specific families that includes; accounts payables, ensuring accurate, authorized invoices and payments are processed in a timely manner
* Review and analyze financial information to prepare entries to accounts, such as general ledger accounts and documenting business transactions
* Manage and reconcile bank accounts
* Reconcile various expenses and intercompany accounts
* Prepare monthly/quarterly financial packages for clients with related work papers
* Assist in preparation of annual tax package and supporting documents
* Establish, modify, document, and coordinate implementation of accounting and accounting control procedures
* Develop trusted relationships with and collaborate with clients to compile project information and resolve issues
* Conduct day-to-day management of accounts to ensure delivery of timely and accurate work product
* Supervise, develop, mentor, and motivate our Associates and Senior Associates by actively participating in their advancement through on-the-job training, providing performance feedback, counseling, and fostering our team-based atmosphere
* Manage workload and deadlines for Associates and Senior Associates with focuses on quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of the project team
* Manage client calls to understand critical areas of importance and apply tax technical knowledge to specific client situations
* Create deliverables that are concise, complete, and address the elements deemed critical by the client
* Clearly communicate work plan, project objectives, and timelines to multidisciplinary project teams
* Encourage open expression of ideas and opinions, actively seeks opportunities for others to share diverse experiences and perspectives
* Build client relationships and demonstrate a working knowledge of client businesses; with opportunity to assume additional responsibility quickly
* Assist with business development, including add-on work by creating business development resources and proposal materials
How will you grow and be supported?
At A&M, we know our people drive our growth, and we're focused on providing an employee experience that supports professional and personal development. We provide our team with a robust performance development process which encourages continuous learning and development that rewards you for your contributions. We have the best technical and formalized on-the-job training and offer endless opportunities for professionals to acquire new skills. We also prioritize your well-being and provide personal tools and resources to support you through your personal journey. Click to learn about our commitment to your well-being. Our Tax professionals consistently share their favorite attributes of A&M are the growth opportunities, our unique, entrepreneurial culture and of course, the fun we have together. The possibilities are endless for high performing and passionate tax professionals.?Click to learn more about why A&M is a great place work.
Qualifications:
* Bachelors degree in Accounting
* 4+ years' of relevant experience; Private Client Services/Family Office/High Net Worth accounting experience strongly preferred
* CPA or Licensed Attorney
* High level of integrity and respect for the confidential nature of the information our Private Client Services Group is privy to
* Prior proven experience leading and managing work streams and mentoring junior staff
* Excellent verbal and written skills with the ability to articulate complex tax concepts, establish credibility and influence clients
* Excellent research, writing, and analytical skills
* Advanced user of all Microsoft Office products (with an emphasis on Excel)
* Strong knowledge and experience in QuickBooks
* Ability to simultaneously work on several projects and effectively manage deadlines
* High motivation to learn and grow
* Detail-oriented and possess strong organizational skills
* Bilingual, a plus
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. 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.
Compensation Statement
The annual base salary range for Manager is $110,000 - $140,000, commensurate with experience. 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.
#LI-LV1
Diversity & Inclusion
A&M's entrepreneurial culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who can 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 the main reasons our people love working at A&M. Inclusive Diversity means we embrace diversity, and we foster inclusiveness, encouraging everyone to bring their whole self to work each day. It runs through how we recruit, develop employees, conduct business, support clients, and partner with vendors. It is the A&M way.
Equal Opportunity Employer
It is Alvarez & Marsal's practice to provide and promote equal opportunity in employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sex or gender, gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, family medical history, genetic information or other protected medical condition, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by and in accordance with applicable laws. Employees and Applicants can find A&M policy statements and additional information by region here.
Unsolicited Resumes from Third-Party Recruiters
Please note that as per A&M policy, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless such recruiters are engaged to provide candidates for a specified opening and in alignment with our Inclusive Diversity values. Any employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that A&M will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.