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. The role involves identifying and articulating key value points related to deal closing mechanics to assist clients in their negotiations of M&A pricing and associated transaction documents.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with clients, their bankers and legal advisers, transaction diligence teams and other SPA Advisory team members to manage and deliver advice around the deal price adjustment mechanisms on M&A transactions.
• Supervise senior associates and associates, with the opportunity to lead and work directly with Partners, Managing Directors, and Senior Directors to provide insightful, deal-relevant points of view and recommendations to the client.
• Support client negotiations with the counterparty on transactions.
• Draft detailed and compelling outputs for clients.
• 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.
• A team-oriented mindset.

Skills and Attributes

• Confident interpersonal skills and a positive attitude.
• Comfortable working both independently or in a team.
• Eagerness to learn and an entrepreneurial mindset.
• Desire to develop strong internal and external networks.
• Ability to work to tight project deadlines.
• Ability to simultaneously handle diverse and pressing assignments and sensitive and adversarial situations.

What We Offer

• A comprehensive compensation and benefits package including medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options.
• Flexible vacation policy allowing you to decide how much vacation time you need based on your personal circumstances.
• Opportunities for career development in a key specialism within the firm.