Manager, Corporate Transactions Group - FDD

Description About Alvarez & Marsal Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm with over 10,000 entrepreneurial, action‑oriented professionals in more than 40 countries. We take a hands‑on approach to solving our clients’ problems and assisting them in reaching their potential. Our culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who positively impact our clients and shape our industry. The collaborative environment and engaging work guided by A&M’s core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity are why our people love working at A&M. 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 buy‑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. We provide a range of services to our clients, including commercial due diligence, market entry assessment, financial and operational due diligence, tax diligence and structuring assistance, business modeling and synergy assessment, integration & separation planning, and support executing the plan and delivering enterprise value for our client’s shareholders. Our CTG practice is growing rapidly, offering a unique opportunity to shape its future. We are seeking dynamic and experienced professionals to focus on the operational and execution aspects of the M&A life cycle—from early‑stage diligence through to post‑close implementation—in a collaborative, team‑driven culture that thrives on adaptability. The position offers significant opportunities for career development and advancement. Manager – Responsibilities People: Counsel and mentor CTG associates and senior associates. Engage in training initiatives (developing and teaching appropriate courses) to develop CTG employees. Risk management: understand and abide by risk management guidelines and engagement review memo procedures. Appropriately manage engagement risk and potential client or engagement issues (including conflicts). Develop and propose creative solutions to engagement and transaction risks and effectively manage problem resolution. Gather applicable conflict check information and coordinate with Directors, Senior Directors and/or Managing Directors to set up engagement codes and other engagement requirements. Project management (including financial due diligence): Manage and prioritize engagements and responsibilities appropriately. Help engagement executives maximize the value the client is receiving from A&M (monitor engagement leverage, staff efficiency, and appropriateness of T&E billed by all team members). Lead various aspects of the financial due diligence work on all projects, including the quality of earnings, working capital analyses, debt analysis, and general financial statement analysis. Compile discussion agendas and hold conversations with clients, management teams and other stakeholders as appropriate. Identify potential transaction risks and implement strategies to address them. Research technical accounting subjects relevant to CTG for exceptional client services. Oversee the development of a financial databook (based in Excel) that includes specific due diligence analyses, schedules and findings. Coordinate with other A&M service groups and functional areas during an engagement as appropriate. Delegate work to associates and senior associates and review and develop their work. Generate financial due diligence reports or sections of such reports and integrate findings from other practice areas as necessary. Clients, markets and services: Assist Directors, Senior Directors and Managing Directors in sales and business development efforts. Display a core understanding of all CTG services and strive to introduce such services (where relevant) to specific projects based on client needs. Pursue or strengthen specific industry or sector expertise (in conjunction with CTG discussions). Qualifications Minimum of 5 years of financial accounting due diligence experience or equivalent at a top accounting firm. Bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting and/or related major. Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or equivalent of a CPA. Working knowledge of US GAAP, SEC reporting and purchase accounting. High proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint and database skills. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal) including the ability to articulate to senior members of target management, client representatives and colleagues. Strong project management skills. Flexibility to work both as a team member and as an individual contributor. Ability to travel for project needs and A&M specific needs. Ability to thrive and be effective in fast‑paced settings. Who Will You Be Working With? 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 while delivering a tailored and scalable approach to working with our corporate clients. Our team is hands‑on, entrepreneurial, open‑minded, high‑achieving, and collaborative. They go the extra mile and deliver gold‑standard work for their teammates and clients, often leading their peers with confidence and grit to execute highly complex initiatives. Your Journey at A&M We recognize that our people are the driving force behind our success, which is why we prioritize an employee experience that fosters each person’s unique professional and personal development. Our robust performance development process promotes continuous learning, rewards contributions, and fosters a culture of meritocracy. We prioritize your well‑being by providing benefits and resources to support you on your personal journey. Compensation and Benefits The base salary is $160,000 annually, dependent on education, experience, skills and geography. A&M offers a discretionary bonus program based on individual and firm performance. Regular employees working 30 or more hours per week are also entitled to participation in Alvarez & Marsal Holdings’ fringe benefits, including healthcare plans, flexible spending and savings accounts, life, AD&D and disability coverages, a 401(k) retirement savings plan, and discretionary contributions to the 401(k). Employees are 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. For more information regarding A&M’s benefits programs, please ask your recruiter. #J-18808-Ljbffr Alvarez & Marsal Deutschland GmbH