Manager, Transaction Advisory Services

Armanino; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 129,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Generous PTO

Flexible work arrangements

401K with Profit Sharing

Wellness program

Parental leave

11 paid holidays

Job summary

Armanino is seeking a Financial Due Diligence professional to join our Transaction Advisory Services group in the United States. You will perform financial due diligence, prepare Quality of Earnings reports, and support deal teams across buy-side and sell-side engagements.

The role requires a BS in Accounting or Finance, at least 4 years in public accounting, strong Excel and PowerPoint skills, and solid US GAAP knowledge. CPA is preferred.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Accounting, Finance, or another business-related field is required.
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in a public accounting firm and operational accounting role.
• Prior Financial Due Diligence experience expected.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Financial Due Diligence, including preparation of Quality of Earnings reports.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to serve clients in financial accounting matters and business processes: Purchase Price Accounting, Deal Structuring, and Integration & Support.
• Prepare financial statements in connection with acquisitions, carve-outs, and proposed sale transactions.
• Lead buy-side and sell-side transaction advisory engagements with private equity clients.
• Coordinate with clients, Armanino engagement teams, and third-party diligence providers throughout the transaction process.
• Analyze target data for historical and projected financial trends, quality of earnings, working capital, liabilities and risks affecting valuation and negotiation.
• Create tailored transaction advisory reports on normalized earnings, valuation inputs, achievability of budgets, and indebtedness.
• Lead and mentor staff with timely training and feedback.

Skills

Financial due diligence

Excel

PowerPoint

Written communication

Analytical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Presentation skills

Education

BS degree in Accounting, Finance, or another Business-related field

CPA preferred

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

At Armanino, you determine your career path. This means it's possible to pursue challenges you are passionate about, in industries you care about. Armanino is proud to beAmong the top 20 Largest Firms in the Nationand one of theBest Places to Work. We have a community of resources that are ready and willing to support your ideas, build your skills and expand your professional network. We want you to integrate all aspects of your life with your career. At Armanino, we know you don’t check-out of life when you check-in at work. That’s why we’ve created a unique work environment where your passions, work, and family & friends can overlap. We want to help you achieve growth by giving you access to a network of smart and supportive people, willing to listen to your ideas.

Our Transaction Advisory Services practice focuses on the financial and tax due diligence pertaining to mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures. We are a national team that works with strategic private and public companies as well as private equity, across many industries.

Job Responsibilities

• Conduct Financial Due Diligence, including preparation of Quality of Earnings reports
• Work collaboratively with a diverse set of colleagues to serve clients in the areas of financial accounting matters and business processes: Purchase Price Accounting, Deal Structuring, and Integration & Support
• Prepare financial statements, typically in connection with acquisitions, carve-outs, proposed sale transactions, restatements, etc.
• Lead buy-side and sell-side transaction advisory engagements, providing financial and business due diligence assistance to companies and private equity investors with a focus on private equity deals.
• Manage and coordinate approach of client,Armanino’sengagement teams, and third-party diligence providers throughout the transaction process.
• Analyze target company data to identify historical and projected financial and operating trends, quality of earnings and working capital considerations, and potential liabilities and risks which impact the valuation and negotiation with the target company.
• Create and design tailored transaction advisory reports specific to key issues such as normalized earnings, valuation model input assumptions, achievability of management’s budget, and indebtedness considerations.
• Lead and manage projects while coordinating directly with clients Supervise and mentor staff or make timely and effective performance feedback and training

Requirements

• BS degree in Accounting, Finance, or another Business-related field is required
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in a public accounting firm and operational accounting role
• Prior Financial Due Diligence experience
• Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills CPA is preferred
• A strong and up-to date knowledge of US GAAP
• Exceptional writing, communication, interpersonal, presentation, organizational, management, analytical, decision-making and research skills

Armanino provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

In addition to federal law requirements, Armanino complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Armanino expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.

Improper interference with the ability of Armanino employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

Armanino does not accept unsolicited candidates, referrals, or resumes from any staffing agency, recruiting service, sourcing entity, or third-party paid service at any time. Any referrals, resumes, or candidates submitted to Armanino or any employee or owner of Armanino without a pre-existing agreement signed by both parties covering the submission will be considered the property of Armanino and not subject to any fees or charges. For existing agreements, a role must be approved and open to external search; otherwise, unsolicited and unapproved submittals and referrals will be considered Armanino property and free of fees. In addition, Talent Acquisition is the sole point of contact, and contacting others in our organization without Talent Acquisition’s knowledge will result in termination of contract.

Certain states require us to disclose the pay range and benefits summary for job openings. For Illinois residents, New York residents, and Southern California residents, the compensation range for this position: $129,000 - $175,800. Compensation may vary based on skills, role, and location. Eligible employees at certain levels can participate in a discretionary long-term financial incentive plan, subject to plan participation rules.

Armanino has a robust offering of benefits, including:

• Medical
• dental
• vision
• Generous PTO plan and paid sick time
• Flexible work arrangements
• 401K with Profit Sharing
• Wellness program
• Generous parental leave
• 11 paid holidays

For positions based in San Francisco, consistent with the SF Fair Chance Ordinance, an arrest and conviction record will not automatically disqualify a qualified applicant from consideration. For Individuals who would be working within the City of Los Angeles, Armanino will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance

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We have a community of resources that are ready and willing to support your ideas, build your skills and expand your professional network. Armanino is one of the top 25 largest independent accounting and business consulting firms in the United States. We are a nationwide leader serving privately held companies and private individuals, as well as nonprofit organizations and public entities.