Senior Associate - Transaction Advisory Group - Financial Due Diligence

About the role

Alvarez & Marsal is a global consulting firm with over 10,000 entrepreneurial, action and results-oriented professionals in over 40 countries. We 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 positively impact our clients and shape our industry.

Responsibilities

• Aid the team in further articulating how such findings should be incorporated into the client’s valuation and sale, purchase agreement and provide other negotiating points
• Assist with core financial due diligence, helping to identify key risks and potential deal breakers, assess the strengths and weaknesses of the business against industry benchmarks, and aid in the evaluation of the potential transaction in the context of their clients’ investment strategy
• Analyze detailed financial statement information including income statement, balance sheet, cash flow and key operational data. Synthesize and convert the data into meaningful information that is used to drive discussions with target management and drive observations and conclusions
• Audit and financial accounting due diligence experience at a top accounting firm, with a minimum of 1 year of that experience in financial due diligence
• Assist in the construction of deal-oriented reports and presentations for clients that highlight the key financial, commercial and other findings facing investments and the drivers behind maintainable profits and cash flows
• Be actively involved in building and maintaining client relationships and other business development opportunities
• 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

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting and/or related major
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or in the process of obtaining one
• High proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong project management skills
• Flexibility to work as both a team member and as an individual contributor