EY-Parthenon - Deals - Sales and Purchase Agreement (SPA) Advisory - Director

About the role

EY-Parthenon’s Deals - Sales and Purchase Agreement (SPA) Advisory team provides expert support to clients on M&A pricing mechanisms and the accounting aspects of SPAs. This role involves identifying and articulating key value points related to deal closing mechanics to assist clients in their negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Develop a specialized skill set in a high value-add area for corporate and private equity clients.
• Gain experience on a wide range of transactions (on both the buy-side and the sell-side) in different sectors and markets.
• Improve analytical and negotiation techniques.
• Advise and support negotiations with senior members of client and counterparty teams along with their advisors.
• Work closely with due diligence teams to identify and mitigate risk for clients.
• Work across borders with our global network of deal professionals.
• Build valued relationships with external clients and internal peers to develop a portfolio of projects by focusing on high value opportunities.
• Take ownership of Quality and Risk Management (Q&RM) to ensure client work is delivered consistently and in compliance with EY's quality standards.
• Communicate with partners and senior directors in a flat team structure.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and 5 years of related work experience; or a graduate degree and 4 years of related work experience.
• Excellent analytical skills and the confidence to translate complex data into meaningful insights.
• The ability to prioritize effectively on projects and the skills to adapt quickly to new challenges and concepts.
• Solid negotiation and influencing skills, and the ability to develop long-lasting relationships both internally and externally.
• Strong skills in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• You must either reside in or be in a commutable distance to your office location for this position.
• The ability and willingness to travel and work in excess of standard hours when necessary. In certain circumstances, travel may be required beyond your work location based on client and project needs.