Financial Due Diligence Senior Associate

Grant Thornton; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 121,440 - 154,836; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) savings plan

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Grant Thornton in Dallas is seeking a Transaction Advisory professional to help clients realize the potential of mergers and acquisitions. You will conduct financial due diligence and lead various client engagements, focusing on enhancing transaction results.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, 2 to 6 years of relevant experience, and strong leadership capabilities. Grant Thornton provides comprehensive benefits and a competitive salary range of $121,440 to $154,836.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field required, advanced degree preferred.
• 2 to 6 years of related work experience in a similar consulting practice or function servicing cross‑industry clients at a national level required.
• CPA preferred or CPA in process preferred.
• Solid experience in accounting, audit, or transaction advisory services.
• Strong current knowledge in US GAAP and transaction advisory services.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and simultaneous projects.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform financial due diligence on key areas of the Income Statement.
• Create tailored transaction advisory reports addressing business combinations.
• Lead analysis on key operational data and supervise associates.
• Meet or exceed targeted billing hours.
• Participate in business development and proposal efforts.

Skills

Accounting

Transaction Advisory Services

US GAAP

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Responsibilities

• Perform in buy-side and sell-side transaction advisory engagements, providing carve-outs and similar services to clients, private equity investors, and asset-based lenders.

• Help organizations realize the potential of mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures as well as various transactions within the capital markets.

• Perform financial due diligence on key areas of the Income Statement and Balance Sheet.

• Formulate questions and propose basic adjustments based on the identification of key risks and business drivers.

• Lead analysis on key operational data, net working capital, debt, and debt-like items.

• Lead initial drafts of reports (including Quality of Earnings reports) for clients that highlight the key financial findings of potential investments as well as the drivers behind sustainable profits and cash flows.

• Create and design tailored transaction advisory reports specific to key issues such as normalized earnings, valuation model input assumptions, achievability of management's budget, indebtedness considerations, borrowing base calculations, and/or business combinations and carve‑out financial statements.

• Team with partners and senior managers on proposals and business development calls.

• Meet or exceed targeted billing hours (utilization).

• Supervise, train and mentor associates.

• Assess performance of associates for engagement and year‑end reviews.

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field required, advanced degree preferred.

• 2 to 6 years of related work experience in a similar consulting practice or function servicing cross‑industry clients at a national level required.

• CPA preferred or CPA in process preferred.

• Solid experience in the following: accounting, audit, or transaction advisory services.

• Strong current knowledge in US GAAP, GAAS, SEC Reporting, transaction advisory services or mergers and acquisitions.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and simultaneous projects in a rapidly growing practice.

• Strong leadership, business development, recruitment, training, and mentoring skills.

• Excellent written, presentation, leadership, and interpersonal communications skills.

• Prior relevant consulting experience preferred.

• Can travel as needed. Expected travel is up to 25%.

Salary: The base salary range for this position is between $121,440 and $154,836. Placement within the pay range is at Grant Thornton’s discretion and is based on multiple factors, including but not limited to, job‑related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, progression within the role, geographic location, and internal equity. At Grant Thornton, compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.

Benefits

Benefits for internship positions: Grant Thornton interns are eligible to participate in the firm’s medical, dental and vision insurance programs and the firm’s employee assistance program. Interns also receive a minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave, and are paid for firm holidays that fall within their internship period.

Benefits for seasonal employee positions: Grant Thornton seasonal employees are eligible to participate in the firm’s medical, dental and vision insurance programs and the firm’s employee assistance program. Seasonal employees may also be eligible to participate in the firm’s 401(k) savings plan and employee retirement plan in accordance with applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements. Seasonal employees receive a minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave. Grant Thornton employees may be eligible for a discretionary, annual bonus based on individual and firm performance, subject to the terms, conditions and eligibility criteria of the applicable bonus plan or program. Interns and seasonal employees are not eligible for bonus compensation.

For an overview of our benefit offerings, please visit: https://www.grantthornton.com/careers/rewards-and-benefits

Equal Employment Opportunity and Accommodation

It is the policy of Grant Thornton to promote equal employment opportunities. All personnel decisions (including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, working conditions, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, evaluations, and termination) are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital or civil union status, pregnancy or pregnancy‑related condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, veteran status, disability, handicap, genetic predisposition or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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