Director - M&A - Accountng

A growing advisory firm is seeking a Director to lead their M&A practice. This role offers the opportunity to work directly with senior decision-makers on buy-side and sell-side transactions while helping expand a rapidly growing transaction advisory practice. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading engagements from initial scoping through final deliverables, providing actionable financial insights that support investment and transaction decisions. This position is well-suited for an experienced transaction advisory professional seeking greater client exposure, autonomy, leadership responsibility, and a defined path to equity ownership. Key Responsibilities Lead buy-side and sell-side Quality of Earnings engagements from planning through final report delivery. Manage all phases of financial due diligence, including data requests, fieldwork, analysis, and presentation of findings. Analyze earnings quality, revenue trends, working capital requirements, debt-like items, net asset adjustments, free cash flow, and accounting policies. Identify and communicate financial and operational risks, opportunities, and key value drivers affecting transaction outcomes. Prepare and review client‑facing reports, executive summaries, and transaction‑related presentations. Collaborate with legal, financial modeling, tax, and operational advisory teams to support integrated transaction engagements. Serve as a trusted advisor to private equity sponsors, lenders, corporate development teams, and business owners. Participate in business development initiatives, including proposals, presentations, and relationship‑building activities. Contribute to the development of methodologies, best practices, and quality standards within the transaction advisory practice. Mentor and develop junior professionals while fostering a culture of excellence, accountability, and client service. Qualifications Bachelor’s in Business, Finance, or related field 8–12 years of professional experience, primarily focused on transaction advisory services, financial due diligence, or Quality of Earnings engagements. CPA preferred Demonstrated experience leading buy-side and sell-side QoE engagements across multiple industries and transaction sizes. Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, revenue recognition, and financial statement analysis. Experience operating in private equity transaction environments with demanding timelines and significant client interaction. Exceptional analytical, written, and verbal communication skills. Ability to synthesize complex financial information into clear, actionable recommendations for investors and executives. #J-18808-Ljbffr KBW Financial Staffing & Recruiting