Associate - Transaction Advisory Group - Financial Due Diligence

Alvarez & Marsal; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plans

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

Alvarez & Marsal seeks an Associate for Transaction Advisory/Financial Due Diligence to support financial due diligence, analyze income statements, balance sheets, and cash flows, and identify key risks for investments and transactions.

Ideal candidates have 2–3 years of audit experience, a Bachelor's/Master's in Accounting, CPA or in progress, and strong Excel/PowerPoint proficiency. The role emphasizes teamwork and delivering clear, data-driven insights in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of audit experience at a top accounting firm
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting and/or related major
• CPA or in the process of obtaining one
• Knowledge of US GAAP and SEC reporting
• High proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong project management skills
• Flexibility to work as both a team member and as an individual contributor
• Ability to thrive and be effective in fast-paced settings

Responsibilities

• Assist with core financial due diligence, helping to identify key risks and potential deal breakers, assess strengths and weaknesses against benchmarks, and aid in evaluating potential transactions
• Analyze detailed financial statements (income statement, balance sheet, cash flow) and synthesize data for discussions with target management
• Assess the quality of reported earnings, net assets and cash flows
• Construct deal-oriented reports and presentations highlighting financial and commercial findings and support negotiation points
• Participate in meetings with target management and client personnel as a secondary contact for day-to-day execution
• Build and maintain client relationships and explore business development opportunities

Skills

Audit experience

US GAAP

SEC reporting

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Teamwork

Independent contributor

Fast-paced environment

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Accounting

CPA

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Associate - Transaction Advisory/Financial Due Diligence

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm with over 10,000 entrepreneurial, action and results‑oriented professionals in over 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.

Overview

Global Transaction Advisory Group (TAG) is a subsidiary of A&M, an established leader in providing global leadership and advisory services to a variety of diverse industries. TAG professionals specialize largely in providing financial and accounting buy‑side and sell‑side due diligence, capital markets and accounting advisory, global transaction analytics, environmental, technical & sustainability (ETS) and other related M&A services for private equity, hedge funds, sovereign wealth, family office and corporate clients around the world. We have an exciting opportunity to join a growing team in New York, Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Denver, Dallas, Houston, Miami, Nashville, Los Angeles and San Francisco.

Responsibilities

• Assist with core financial due diligence, helping to identify key risks and potential deal breakers, assess the strengths and weaknesses of the business against industry benchmarks, and aid in the evaluation of the potential transaction in the context of their clients’ investment strategy.
• Analyze detailed financial statement information including income statement, balance sheet, cash flow and key operational data. Synthesize and convert the data into meaningful information that is used to drive discussions with target management and drive observations and conclusions.
• Assess the quality of the target company’s reported earnings, net assets and cash flows.
• After an investigative analysis, assist in the construction of deal‑oriented reports and presentations for clients that highlight the key financial, commercial and other findings facing investments and the drivers behind maintainable profits and cash flows. Aid the team in further articulating how such findings should be incorporated into the client’s valuation and sale, purchase agreement and provide other negotiating points.
• Participate in meetings and conference calls with target company management and with client personnel and serve as a secondary point of contact for client personnel with respect to day‑to‑day execution matters.
• Be actively involved in building and maintaining client relationships and other business development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2‑3 years of audit experience at a top accounting firm and preferred minimum 1 year of experience in a financial accounting due diligence group.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting and/or related major.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or in the process of obtaining one.
• Working knowledge of US GAAP and SEC reporting.
• High proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong project management skills.
• Flexibility to work as both a team member and as an individual contributor.
• Ability to thrive and be effective in fast‑paced settings.

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 your contributions, and fosters a culture of meritocracy. With top‑notch training and on‑the‑job learning opportunities, you can acquire new skills and advance your career.

We prioritize your well‑being, providing benefits and resources to support you on your personal journey. Our people consistently highlight the growth opportunities, our unique, entrepreneurial culture, and the fun we have together as their favorite aspects of working at A&M. The possibilities are endless for high‑performing and passionate professionals.

The base salary is $100,000 annually, dependent on several variables including but not limited to education, experience, skills, and geography. In addition, A&M offers a discretionary bonus program which is based on a number of factors, including individual and firm performance. Please ask your recruiter for details.

Regular employees working 30 or more hours per week are also entitled to participate in Alvarez & Marsal Holdings’ fringe benefits consisting of healthcare plans, flexible spending and savings accounts, life, AD&D, and disability coverages at rates determined periodically as well as a 401(k) retirement savings plan. Provided the eligibility requirements are met, employees will also receive an annual discretionary contribution to their 401(k) retirement savings plan from Alvarez & Marsal. Additionally, employees are eligible for paid time off including vacation, personal days, seventy‑two (72) hours of sick time (prorated for part‑time employees), ten federal holidays, one floating holiday, and parental leave. The amount of vacation and personal days available varies based on tenure and role type. Click here for more information regarding A&M’s benefits programs.

Alvarez & Marsal recruits on an ongoing basis. Candidates are considered as they apply, until the opportunity is filled. Candidates are encouraged to apply expeditiously to any role(s) that they are qualified for and that are of interest to them.

A&M does not require or administer a lie detector tests as a condition of employment or continued employment. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.