Director, Financial Diligence - Buy Side

About This Role

As a Director with EY-Parthenon's Financial Diligence practice, you will advise clients on complex M&A deals by managing and executing financial diligence projects. This role involves analyzing financial data, identifying key trends, and guiding clients on value maximization and risk reduction.

Responsibilities

• Manage and execute financial due diligence engagements
• Analyze financial and operational results of businesses to be acquired or sold
• Conduct interviews with management to discuss business performance and forecast assumptions
• Help write reports outlining findings and recommendations on financial and business issues in transactions
• Assist clients in the preparation of SEC filings
• Identify negotiation factors for purchase price and deal structuring
• Research industry trends, seasonality, and cyclicality on cash flow requirements
• Develop staff and seniors to ensure their career development

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• 5 years of related work experience (4 years with a graduate degree)
• Significant public accounting experience
• Excellent analytical skills
• Ability to prioritize effectively on projects
• Ability to adapt quickly to new challenges and concepts
• Excellent negotiation and influencing skills
• Ability to develop long-lasting internal and external relationships
• Reside in or be in a commutable distance to office location
• Ability and willingness to travel and work in excess of standard hours when necessary

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance or a graduate degree
• 5 years of related work experience with a bachelor's degree; or approximately 4 years of related work experience with a graduate degree

Nice to Have

• Proven record of excellence in a mergers or acquisitions transactions role
• Experience gained within another large professional services organization
• Knowledge of how to leverage firm-approved AI tools in a business setting, including Microsoft Copilot
• Established networking skills in a relevant industry

Skills

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