Associate - Transaction Advisory Group - Financial Due Diligence

Associate – Transaction Advisory/Financial Due Diligence We are seeking an Associate to bring their energy, passion, and expertise to help our clients get the answers they need to get the deal done. Responsibilities Assist with core financial due diligence, helping to identify key risks and potential deal breakers, assess strengths and weaknesses of the business against industry benchmarks, and aid in the evaluation of the potential transaction in the context of the client’s 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 drives discussions with target management and informs conclusions. Assess the quality of the target company’s reported earnings, net assets and cash flows. After investigative analysis, assist in constructing deal‑oriented reports and presentations for clients that highlight key financial, commercial and other findings, and help articulate how these findings should be incorporated into valuation, purchase agreements, and negotiation points. Participate in meetings and conference calls with target management and client personnel, serving as a secondary point of contact for day‑to‑day execution matters. Be actively involved in building and maintaining client relationships and other business development opportunities. Qualifications Minimum 2–3 years of audit experience at a top accounting firm and a preferred minimum of 1 year in a financial accounting due diligence group. Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting and/or related major. Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or in the process of obtaining one. Working knowledge of US GAAP and SEC reporting. 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. Ability to thrive and be effective in fast‑paced settings. Benefits The base salary is $100,000 annually, dependent on several variables including but not limited to education, experience, skills, and geography. A&M offers a discretionary bonus program based on a number of factors including individual and firm performance. Regular employees working 30 or more hours per week may participate in fringe benefits such as healthcare plans, flexible spending and savings accounts, life, AD&D, and disability coverages, as well as a 401(k) retirement savings plan with a discretionary employer contribution. Employees are also eligible for paid time off, including vacation, personal days, 72 hours of sick time (prorated for part‑time employees), ten federal holidays, one floating holiday, and parental leave. Equal Employment Opportunity / Compliance A&M does not require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. #J-18808-Ljbffr Alvarez & Marsal Deutschland GmbH