EY-Parthenon - Deals - Financial Diligence - Buy Side - Senior Associate

EY-Parthenon - Deals - Financial Diligence - Buy Side - Senior Associate Location: Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Charlotte, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Dallas, Denver, Detroit, Houston, Los Angeles, McLean, Miami, Minneapolis, Nashville, New York, San Francisco, San Jose, Seattle EY-Parthenon’s unique combination of transformative strategy, transactions and corporate finance delivers real‑world value—solutions that work in practice, not just on paper. Benefiting from EY’s full spectrum of services, we’ve reimagined strategic consulting to work in a world of increasing complexity. With deep functional and sector expertise, paired with innovative AI‑powered technology and an investor mindset, we partner with CEOs, Boards, Private Equity and Governments every step of the way—enabling you to shape your future with confidence. The potential for error is high in an environment where speed is critical. Companies looking for local and global deals face strong competition for quality assets and stakeholder scrutiny regarding acquisitions. M&A success starts with comprehensive diligence, it’s the only way to understand if the deal is the right decision at the right price. As a Senior Associate in EY-Parthenon’s Deals – Financial Diligence – Buy Side practice, you’ll be involved in the action. You’ll work with many of the world’s largest organizations, fastest‑growing companies and private equity firms on some of the most complex deals. You’ll be part of our team advising clients throughout the diligence lifecycle on key drivers to increase value and reduce the risks and uncertainty inherent in transactions. You’ll work in a team environment with financial due diligence professionals on a variety of projects across a range of sectors. Our team works to understand the client’s business profit drivers and trends, challenge assumptions of future performance and assist with purchase agreements and post‑closing transaction matters. Your key responsibilities As a Senior Associate you will be a vital member of the team executing financial diligence project work. You’ll focus on analyzing financial data and identifying key trends behind the performance of a business, discuss business performance and forecast assumptions with team management, and help write reports that set out our findings and recommendations around the key financial and business issues in a transaction. You will also help develop staff, ensuring their career development. Skills and attributes for success Ability to handle financial due diligence engagements. Experience analyzing financial and operational results of businesses to be acquired or sold through reviewing accounting records and conducting interviews with management. Ability to identify negotiation factors for purchase price and deal structuring. Up to date knowledge on industry trends and technologies, as well as seasonality and cyclicality on cash flow requirements to provide knowledge and insight to clients. Excellent Microsoft Excel skills including the ability to process, manipulate and concisely present large amounts of data; knowledge of Alteryx and Microsoft Power BI is a plus. To qualify for the role, you must have A bachelor's degree in accounting or finance and a minimum 2 years of related work experience; or a graduate degree and approximately 18 months of related work experience supported by an active CPA certification. Public accounting experience. Transaction experience is a plus. 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. 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 audit and/or mergers or acquisitions transactions role. 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 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 your 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 U.S. 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 is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities including veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and either need assistance applying online or need to request an accommodation during any part of the application process, please call 1‑800‑EY‑HELP3, select Option 2 for candidate related inquiries, then select Option 1 for candidate queries and finally select Option 2 for candidates with an inquiry which will route you to EY’s Talent Shared Services Team (TSS) or email the TSS at View email address on click.appcast.io. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd