Private Equity Principal

Responsibilities

• Driving measurable growth through self-originations, relationship development and expansion, referral generation related to TAS engagements
• Act as an internal thought leader by sharing market trends, transaction insights, and emerging developments affecting private equity clients and portfolio companies
• Expand GHJ’s visibility and reputation within the Private Equity community through networking, conferences, thought leadership, speaking engagements, and industry participation
• Lead Private Equity-sponsored financial due diligence and Quality of Earnings engagements
• Collaborate closely with M&A Tax and other advisory teams related to tax diligence, structuring, and transaction execution
• Advise clients throughout the transaction lifecycle, including diligence findings, working capital considerations, EBITDA adjustments, purchase agreement provisions, and key business risks
• Provide leadership and coaching to engagement teams on critical diligence areas, risk identification, and client communication

Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years of experience leading or advising on Private Equity transaction advisory engagements
• CPA or other relevant professional designations strongly preferred
• Strong executive presence with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to build trust and credibility with clients, referral sources, and internal stakeholdersDemonstrated ability to develop meaningful relationships and drive business development success
• Strong leadership, collaboration, and team-building capabilities
• Ability to balance market-facing responsibilities with high-quality engagement execution
• Strategic thinker with strong commercial awareness and problem-solving skills
• Strong organizational and follow-through skills
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and operate effectively in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment