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.
A&M's Compensation & Benefits practice is currently seeking a Manager with key expertise in the area of Executive Compensation. The ideal candidate will work with our team of professionals to advise companies of all sizes on various compensation and benefits matters. When you join us, you will gain unique experiences and valuable knowledge working across capabilities, sectors, and geographies, and have the opportunity to take control of your career progression.
As a Manager, you will assist clients with the design, implementation, communication, and monitoring of their compensation philosophy and strategy. The types of programs we consult on include base salary, annual incentives, long-term incentives, executive-level retirement, deferred compensation, and fringe benefit plans.
Primary Responsibilities Include:
Complete complex compensation and benefits projects
Provide compensation, tax, accounting, and business advice in regards to complex transactions
Provide competitive market data, quantitative/qualitative analyses
Have proficiency in the taxation of executive compensation and knowledge of Code sections 83, 162(m), 280G, and 409A
Participate in multiple executive compensation engagements for a diverse client base, both in and out of the transaction setting
Contribute to client satisfaction by providing timely and effective responses to client needs and concerns
Participate in client meetings and work within a team environment to deliver fully integrated compensation and benefit services to clients
Conduct proxy statement studies and analyses of other publicly available data sources
Benchmark, design, and implement annual incentive plans and long-term incentive plans
Conduct statistical analyses of compensation data
Model financial impact of compensation plans
Conduct performance metrics studies
Monitor executive and other compensation trends
Benchmark, design, and implement bankruptcy compensation programs, including Key Employee Incentive Programs ("KEIPs"), Key Employee Retention Programs ("KERPs"), Management Incentive Plans ("MIPs"), severance programs, etc.
Assist clients with stakeholder awareness and negotiations (e.g., board of directors, creditors committee, U.S. Trustee, etc.), as applicable.
Participate in marketing initiatives including support on developing compensation work and methodology approaches, writing and supporting proposals and conducting surveys
With this position, you will further your analytical and communication skills while adding value for our clients by helping solve their complex problems
Manage client engagements on a day-to-day basis and manage staff members on various projects, including:
Benchmark compensation and develop reports to support the compensation recommendations
Design annual and long-term incentive awards while considering the tax, accounting, and other regulatory ramifications
Prepare tax calculations and various analyses/models to help clients make better informed compensation decisions and comply with the applicable rules and regulations
Review/draft technical memorandums and letters related to compensation & benefits issues
Review the calculations and work product of peers for accuracy and reasonableness, serving as a thorough reviewer of data and results (most of the work product reviewed will be in Excel and PowerPoint)
Interpreting and applying laws, regulations, judicial precedent and other guidance
Manage risk, resources, staffing and financial performance for multiple engagements at once including billing, collections and project budgets
Identify key tax issues and accurately quantify the impact to in a clear, concise, and thoughtful analysis
Build client relationships and demonstrate a working knowledge of client businesses
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 a focus on quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of the project teams
Demonstrate commitment and desired behaviors while working with others that have diverse experiences, skills and perspectives
Regularly support business development efforts. Identify opportunities for add on work, thought leadership, new client pitches, and optimizing the compliance process
One of the following required: Juris Doctor, Masters in Tax, licensed CPA, or specialty compensation and benefits certification
5-7 years of experience working with technical issues regarding compensation & benefits
Strong knowledge of executive compensation and statistical analysis, incentive plan design and analysis, and pay structure analysis and design
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to articulate complex information, including presenting complex topics in easily understood terms to clients
Strong analytical skills
Ability to simultaneously work on and manage several projects and effectively manage deadlines
High motivation to learn and grow
Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
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 salary range is $110,000 - $140,000 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.
