Manager - Transaction Advisory Services

Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 126,000 - 182,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP is seeking a Manager to join our Transaction Advisory Service team in the Financial Advisory Services group. You will provide due diligence and transaction advisory services to clients, working alongside firm leadership to drive growth and client value.

This role offers upward career trajectory, flexibility in where you work, and opportunities to develop leadership and industry expertise within Baker Tilly’s national platform.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a large accounting firm in audit, financial advisory or transaction services
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related field
• CPA preferred but not required
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to multitask
• Intermediate modeling and Excel skills for quantitative and qualitative analysis

Responsibilities

• Data gathering and preparation of quality of earnings reports
• Research and financial analysis of target companies
• Due diligence for buy-side and sell-side engagements
• Communicate with clients to ensure high-quality service
• Support marketing and recruiting activities of the firm

Skills

Financial analysis

Client communication

Organization

Team collaboration

Autonomy

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

CPA preferred

Tools

Excel

Financial modeling

Job description

Baker Tilly is a leading advisory, tax and assurance firm, providing clients with a genuine coast-to-coast and global advantage in major regions of the U.S. and in many of the world's leading financial centers – New York, London, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago and Boston. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP (Baker Tilly) provide professional services through an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable laws, regulations and professional standards. Baker Tilly US, LLP is a licensed independent CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities provide tax and business advisory services to their clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities are not licensed CPA firms. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP, trading as Baker Tilly, are independent members of Baker Tilly International, a worldwide network of independent accounting and business advisory firms in 141 territories, with 43,000 professionals and a combined worldwide revenue of $5.2 billion. Visit bakertilly.com or join the conversation on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram. Please discuss the work location status with your Baker Tilly talent acquisition professional to understand the requirements for an opportunity you are exploring.

Baker Tilly is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable federal, state or local law.

Any unsolicited resumes submitted through our website or to Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP, employee e‑mail accounts are considered property of Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP, and are not subject to payment of agency fees.

Job Description

We are currently searching for a Manager to join our Transaction Advisory Service team within our Financial Advisory Services team. This is a great opportunity to be a valued business advisor and provide due diligence and transaction advisory services to our clients to meet their complex financial needs. You will work side‑by‑side with firm leadership to serve clients and build the business, having a direct impact on the firm's success. As one of the fastest growing firms in the nation, BT has the ability to offer you upward career trajectory, flexibility in how and where you get your work done and meaningful relationships with clients, teammates and leadership who truly care about you and your development.

You will enjoy this role if:

• You are looking for an opportunity to build your career in a specific industry, becoming an industry expert to the clients you serve - Baker Tilly Industries
• You can see yourself as a trusted business advisor, working face‑to‑face with clients to find creative solutions to complex accounting and business challenges
• You want to work for a leading CPA advisory firm that serves middle market clients and whose owners have both their clients' and employees' best interests in mind and are transparent in their decisions
• You value your development and want to work for a firm that provides you the autonomy to own your schedule and career through structured programs (ask us about My Time Off, My Development and Dress for Your Day!)
• You want to contribute to your engagement team's professional growth and develop your own leadership skills to build a career with endless opportunities now, for tomorrow

What You Will Do

• Data gathering, document review and preparation of quality of earnings reports
• Research and financial analysis of target companies
• Due diligence for both buy side and sell side transactions
• Communication with clients to ensure delivery of exceptional client service
• Participate in various marketing and recruiting activities of the firm
• Opportunities for career development and to advance within the transaction advisory services group
• Utilize your entrepreneurial skills to network and build strong relationships internally and externally with clients and the community
• Invest in your professional development individually and through participation in firm wide learning and development programs
• Support the growth and development of team members through the Baker Tilly Care and Teach philosophy, helping associates meet their professional goals

Successful candidates will have

• 5+ years' experience in a large accounting firm in audit, financial advisory or transaction service lines
• Relevant bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related
• Certified public accountant (CPA) preferred, not required
• High motivation, initiative and positive attitude
• Excellent organizational skills with a demonstrated ability to multitask and handle multiple priorities appropriately
• Intermediate modeling and excel skills, experience conducting complex quantitative and qualitative financial analysis and ability to generate data-driven insights
• Ability to work autonomously, to meet tight deadlines, and to thrive in a fast paced environment with shifting priorities
• Excellent verbal and written communication, experience presenting analyses to management and ability to lead and drive initiatives
• Ability to work effectively and thrive in a team environment with all levels of client personnel in various industries
• Ability to comfortably interact with senior level client personnel, including supporting the preparation of and participating in executive briefings

The pay rate range for this job position is $126,000-$182,000. Actual compensation is influenced by a variety of relevant factors including but not limited to applicant's skills, prior experience, qualifications, degrees/certifications, work arrangements and geographic location.

Baker Tilly offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package.