Merger and Acquisitions Financial Due Diligence Private Equity Senior Manager

Deloitte France; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 172,000 - 338,000; Full time

Job summary

Deloitte is seeking a Senior Manager in its M&A Services for its United States practice. The role focuses on advising clients on technical accounting matters related to mergers and acquisitions, reviewing financial models, and supporting transaction execution across complex deals.

The successful candidate will bring 8+ years of GAAP experience, investment management exposure, and strong leadership. Travel about 25% is expected, with potential immigration sponsorship for eligible candidates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field.
• 8+ years of experience applying US GAAP.
• 8+ years of investment management experience.
• Experience advising on technical accounting matters related to M&A.
• Experience reviewing financial models and transaction documents.
• Ability to travel on average 25%.
• Limited immigration sponsorship may be available.
• CPA or CA certification preferred.
• Master's degree in finance, accounting, or business administration preferred.
• Experience in audit at a large public accounting firm preferred.

Responsibilities

• Advising on financial, commercial, and technical accounting matters related to transactions.
• Identifying and evaluating risks and opportunities associated with transactions and assessing their implications.
• Providing insights on earnings, cash flows, contingencies, exposures, and internal control structures.
• Reviewing financial models and transaction documents, including stock purchase agreements and merger agreements.
• Supporting transaction execution through deal structuring, integration planning, and divestiture planning.

Skills

GAAP experience

Investment management

M&A accounting

Project leadership

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

CPA or CA

Master's degree

Job description

Our Deloitte Strategy & Transactions team helps guide clients through their most critical moments and transformational initiatives. We offer comprehensive end-to-end support and advisory services, covering areas such as valuation modeling, cost optimization, restructuring, business design and transformation, infrastructure and real estate, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), and sustainability. The team works closely with clients at every stage of their journey, helping them navigate challenges, avoid financial pitfalls, and implement practical solutions before, during, and after major transformational projects or transactions creating lasting impact.

Deloitte's M&A Services is the recognized marketplace leader among large professional services firms in providing merger, acquisition, and divestiture services to Private Equity investors and their portfolio companies. And succeeding in today's private equity market takes more than sharp insights-it takes a trusted partner who can translate those insights into clear decisions and measurable action. Be that trusted Private Equity partner and apply to this Senior Manager role today!

Recruiting for this role ends on 9/18/2026

Work you'll Do

• Advising on financial, commercial, and technical accounting matters related to transactions, including business combinations, consolidations, share-based compensation, revenue recognition, leases, intangible assets, and financial instruments
• Identifying and evaluating business, industry, financial, accounting, and tax risks and opportunities associated with transactions and assessing their potential implications
• Providing insights on historical and projected earnings, cash flows, contingencies, commitments, exposures, asset quality, and internal control structures
• Reviewing financial models and transaction documents, including stock purchase agreements, merger agreements, bank finance agreements, and public debt offering documents
• Supporting transaction execution through purchase price adjustment mechanisms, deal structuring considerations, integration planning, divestiture planning, and post-transaction transition activities

A successful candidate would possess these skills:

• Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a team
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Meticulous attention to detail and quality of work product
• Ability to build and sustain professional relationships
• Ability to lead projects or workstreams
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to mentor and provide clear guidance to others

The team

Our M&A team offers expert guidance to corporate and private equity clients in navigating complex growth, investment and divestiture scenarios. Our services encompass M&A strategy and transaction diligence, integration, separation planning and execution, transaction structuring and financing, and portfolio value creation support.

M&A advises Private Equity clients across inorganic growth/divestiture scenarios through M&A strategy, diligence, value creation, integration/separation planning and execution, transformation, financial and modeling services, and transaction financing. As a global leader in providing consulting services to the Private Equity ecosystem, Deloitte works with clients to address a range of critical issues brought on by regulatory changes, competition, globalization, advances in technology including AI, and the changing demands of their customers. Our clients include Private Equity firms with a wide range of size, scale, sector focus, and investment strategies. The FDD specific team delivers clear, actionable insights that support transaction decisions, identify risks and opportunities, and help clients create value across the deal lifecycle. The team looks beyond the numbers to provide advice that drives informed action, faster decisions, and stronger outcomes in a fast-moving market.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree
• 8+ years of experience applying United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• 8+ years of experience in investment management within industry or in a consulting environment serving investment management clients
• Experience advising on technical accounting matters related to mergers and acquisitions (M&A)
• Experience reviewing financial models and transaction documents, including stock purchase agreements, merger agreements, bank finance agreements, or debt offering documents
• Ability to travel 25%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve.
• Limited immigration sponsorship may be available.

Preferred:

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Chartered Accountant (CA)
• Master's degree in finance, accounting, or business administration
• Experience in audit at a large public accounting firm

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Deloitte, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $171,600 to $338,300.

You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.