Senior Associate, Transaction Advisory Services
GA Group is a leading provider of advisory, valuation, field exam, liquidation, asset-based lending, investment banking, restructuring advisory, and real estate services. With more than 50 years of experience and a global footprint, the firm partners with leading financial institutions and corporations to navigate complex transactions, optimize operations, and drive value. The company is majority-owned by funds managed by Oaktree Capital Management, L.P.
About the role
GA Group has launched a comprehensive platform to serve clients through its “Core 4” Financial Advisory offerings: Valuation, Transaction Opinions, CFO Advisory, and Transaction Advisory Services (Quality of Earnings). This Senior Associate role joins the Quality of Earnings team at the ground level of a growing, performance-driven platform. The position supports buy-side and sell-side transaction engagements, working closely with managers and senior leadership to deliver high-quality financial insights to clients. While this is a remote role, candidates based in or near the Dallas/Fort Worth area are strongly preferred to support team collaboration and growth.
Responsibilities
- Perform Quality of Earnings analyses, including revenue and EBITDA normalization, working capital assessments, and identification of key financial trends
- Analyze historical financial statements and underlying data to assess earnings sustainability and risks
- Assist in preparing detailed financial reports and client deliverables
- Identify and investigate unusual or non-recurring items impacting financial performance
- Support data requests and manage information flow during diligence processes
- Collaborate with team members to ensure accuracy, consistency, and timeliness of deliverables
- Communicate findings clearly to internal stakeholders and contribute to client discussions as appropriate
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
- 2+ years of experience in public accounting (audit or transaction advisory preferred)
- Direct experience with Quality of Earnings or financial due diligence strongly preferred
- CPA or progress toward CPA preferred
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
- Proficiency in Excel and financial modeling
- Curiosity/fluency in automated intelligence
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently in a remote environment while staying highly collaborative
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- 401(k) profit-sharing retirement plan
- Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave
- Voluntary medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Company-paid life and disability insurance
- Growth opportunities with training and internal path to promotion
- Encouragement to contribute ideas to improve the company, products, and services
- Regular communication with senior management across a wide range of industries
- Healthy work-life balance with hybrid position allowing both remote work and in-person collaboration