Corporate Transactions Group - FDD - Senior Associate (Finance)
About A&M
Companies, investors and government entities around the world turn to Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) for leadership, action and results. Privately held since its founding in 1983, A&M is a leading global professional services firm that provides advisory, business performance improvement and turnaround management services. When conventional approaches are not enough to create transformation and drive change, clients seek our deep expertise and ability to deliver practical solutions to their unique problems.
With over 10,000 people across five continents, we deliver tangible results for corporates, boards, private equity firms, law firms and government agencies facing complex challenges. Our senior leaders, and their teams, leverage A&M's restructuring heritage to help companies act decisively, catapult growth and accelerate results.
Corporate Transactions Group (CTG)
CTG, a subsidiary of A&M, brings a structured and disciplined approach to create and capture value throughout the M&A deal cycle. We provide corporate clients with deep leadership and expertise to bring an end-to-end solution for corporate clients as they enter into potential buys-side acquisitions, sell-side divestitures and carve-outs, and strategic partnerships.
Our professionals help businesses develop and execute their strategies to create value for the organization and its shareholders leveraging A&M's functional expertise and industry experience.
Responsibilities will include:
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Assess the quality of the target company's reported earnings, net assets and cash flows.
4. Assist in the construction of deal-oriented reports and presentations for clients that highlight the key financial, commercial and other findings facing investments.
5. Participate in meetings and conference calls with target company management and with client personnel.
6. Be actively involved in building and maintaining client relationships and other business development opportunities.
7. Counsel and mentor CTG associates and analysts.
8. Engage in training initiatives to develop CTG associates and analysts.
9. Research technical accounting subjects relevant to CTG necessary to deliver exceptional client services.
10. Coordinate with all other A&M service groups and functional areas during an engagement as appropriate.
11. Delegate work to associates and analysts throughout engagement.
12. Review and develop associates and analysts based on work performed.
Qualifications:
1. A minimum of 3 years of financial accounting due diligence experience or equivalent at a top accounting firm.
2. Bachelor's or master's degree in accounting and/or related major.
3. Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or the equivalent of a CPA.
4. Working knowledge of US GAAP, SEC reporting and purchase accounting.
5. High proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint and database skills.
6. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal).
7. Proficient in basic project management skills.
8. Flexibility to work as both a team member in a collaborative setting and as an individual contributor.
9. Ability to travel for projects and A&M specific needs as necessary.
10. Ability to thrive and be effective in a fast-paced setting.
We are not a typical consulting firm. CTG is a team of problem solvers with extensive consulting and industry experience who embody the A&M Core Values - integrity, quality, objectivity, fun, personal reward, and inclusive diversity.
The base salary is $130,000 annually, dependent on several variables including education, experience, skills, and geography. In addition, A&M offers a discretionary bonus program based on individual and firm performance.
Full-time Positions and Part-time Positions Over 30 hours
Regular employees working 30 or more hours per week are entitled to participate in Alvarez & Marsal Holdings' fringe benefits consisting of healthcare plans, flexible spending and savings accounts, life, AD&D, and disability coverages.
Alvarez & Marsal recruits on an ongoing basis. Candidates are encouraged to apply expeditiously to any role(s) that they are qualified for and that are of interest to them.
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