Manager, Financial Due Diligence & Transaction Advisory

Alvarez & Marsal; New York (NY); On-site; USD 136,000 - 184,000; Full time

Job summary

Alvarez & Marsal seeks a Manager to join its Transaction Advisory Group in the U.S. to lead buy-side and sell-side financial due diligence engagements for private equity and corporate clients.

You will assess earnings quality, cash flows, working capital and key drivers, coordinating with management and advisors while mentoring junior staff. The role emphasizes client interaction and proactive risk mitigation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–8 years of audit and financial accounting due diligence experience at a top accounting firm.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting or related major.
• 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 in a collaborative setting and as an individual contributor.
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Counsel and mentor Associates and Senior Associates.
• Manage and prioritize team responsibilities and consult with Managing Directors and senior members of the team as appropriate.
• Maintain and update the budget and fee analysis as appropriate.
• Manage multiple chargeable and non-chargeable projects of varying size and complexity.
• Review and evaluate project databooks prepared by team members.
• Generate a full due diligence report.
• Lead the Quality of Earnings, P&L and Working Capital analyses.
• Communicate regularly with clients regarding engagement matters (e.g., billing, status updates, preparation of scope of procedures, scope changes, request lists).
• Effectively manage day-to-day client interaction and relationships.
• Develop and propose creative solutions to engagement and transaction risks and effectively manage problem resolution.
• Proactively recruit, train, and develop Associate and Senior Associates, including teaching training classes as applicable.
• Gather applicable conflict check information and coordinate with Managing Directors to set up engagement codes and other engagement requirements.
• Assist Managing Directors and Senior Director in sales and business development efforts.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Project management

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Accounting or related major

CPA (certified public accountant) or in progress

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Alvarez & Marsal seeks a Manager to join its Transaction Advisory Group in the U.S. to lead buy-side and sell-side financial due diligence engagements for private equity and corporate clients.

You will assess earnings quality, cash flows, working capital and key drivers, coordinating with management and advisors while mentoring junior staff. The role emphasizes client interaction and proactive risk mitigation.