EY-Parthenon - Deals - Sales and Purchase Agreement (SPA) Advisory - Senior Associate

Location: Chicago, New York, Hoboken, Washington, McLean, Miami The opportunity The role involves the identification and articulation of key value points related to deal closing mechanics to assist clients in their negotiations of M&A pricing and associated transaction documents. You will interact with deal teams and clients across all stages of the deal continuum including planning, negotiation, signing, closing, and post‑closing. The role will enable you to: Develop a specialized skill set in a high value‑add area for corporate and private equity clients. Gain experience on a wide range of transactions (on both the buy‑side and the sell‑side) in different sectors and markets. Improve analytical and negotiation techniques. Gain insight into key value levers for clients in negotiating key deal value points and SPAs. Advise and support negotiations with senior members of client and counterparty teams along with their advisors. Work closely with due diligence teams to identify and mitigate risk for clients. Work across borders with our global network of deal professionals. Develop a strong internal and external network. Your Key Responsibilities Working closely with clients, their bankers and legal advisers, transaction diligence teams and other SPA Advisory team members to manage and deliver advice around the deal price adjustment mechanisms on M&A transactions, including analysis of cash, debt and working capital adjustments, preparation of pricing schedules, reviewing and commenting on the financial aspects of the SPA, assisting the client with their preparation or review of closing accounts and performing leakage reviews. Working with peers to provide insightful, deal‑relevant points of view and recommendations to the client. Opportunity to work directly with Partners, Managing Directors, and Senior Directors to provide insightful, deal‑relevant points of view and recommendations to the client. Supporting client negotiations with the counterparty on transactions. Drafting detailed and compelling outputs for clients. Taking ownership of Quality and Risk Management (Q&RM) to ensure client work is delivered consistently and in compliance with EY's quality standards. Building valued relationships with external clients and internal peers to develop a portfolio of projects by focusing on high‑value opportunities. Communicating with partners and senior directors in a flat team structure. Skills And Attributes For Success Confident interpersonal skills and a positive attitude. Comfortable working both independently and in a team. Eagerness to learn and an entrepreneurial mindset. Desire to develop strong internal and external networks. Strong communication skills. Analytical thinker with strong attention to detail. Ability to work to tight project deadlines. Ability to simultaneously handle diverse and pressing assignments and sensitive and adversarial situations. To qualify for the role, you must have A bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and 2 years of related work experience; or a graduate degree and approximately 18 months of related work experience. Excellent analytical skills and the confidence to translate complex data into meaningful insights. The ability to prioritize effectively on projects and the skills to adapt quickly to new challenges and concepts. Solid negotiation and influencing skills, and the ability to develop long‑lasting relationships both internally and externally. Strong skills in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Strong written and verbal communication skills. A team‑oriented mindset. You must either reside in or be in a commutable distance to your office location for this position. The ability and willingness to travel and work in excess of standard hours when necessary. In certain circumstances, travel may be required beyond your work location based on client and project needs. Ideally, you will have A proven record of excellence in a role directly supporting or giving familiarity with merger or acquisitions transactions. An active CPA certification or formal accounting training. Experience gained within another large professional services organization. Established networking skills in a relevant industry. Knowledge of how to leverage firm‑approved AI tools in a business setting, including Microsoft Copilot. What We Look For We are looking for an individual who is hands‑on and rigorous in their working style and a highly motivated team player, capable of working in a fast‑paced environment. Candidates must demonstrate an ability to communicate clearly to both clients and other advisors. For the right candidate, this opportunity will provide stimulation and challenge and the prospect of career development in a key specialism within the firm. What We Offer You At EY, we’ll develop you with future‑focused skills and equip you with world‑class experiences. We’ll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business. The base salary range for this job in all geographic locations in the US is $96,800 to $159,600. The base salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $116,000 to $181,400. Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options. Join us in our team‑led and leader‑enabled hybrid model. Our expectation is for most people in external, client serving roles to work together in person 40‑60% of the time over the course of an engagement, project or year. Under our flexible vacation policy, you’ll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You’ll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial and emotional well‑being. EY provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected basis, including arrest and conviction records, in accordance with applicable law. 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