Senior Associate, Corporate Transactions Group - FDD

Alvarez & Marsal; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 117,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is seeking a financial due diligence professional to support core diligence work, assess earnings quality, and produce deal-oriented reports for clients. You will analyze comprehensive financial data and present key findings to target management and client teams.

The role requires strong accounting knowledge (US GAAP) and communication skills, with opportunities to mentor junior staff and collaborate across service groups.

Qualifications

• Three years of financial accounting due diligence experience at a top accounting firm.
• CPA or equivalent credential.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in accounting or related field.
• Working knowledge of US GAAP, SEC reporting, and purchase accounting.
• High proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and database skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Flexibility to travel for projects.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with core financial due diligence: identify risks and deal breakers, assess business against benchmarks, evaluate transactions.
• Analyze detailed financial statements and synthesize data to drive discussions with target management.
• Assess quality of reported earnings, net assets, and cash flows.
• Construct deal-oriented reports for clients and highlight key findings for valuations and negotiations.
• Participate in meetings with target management and client personnel; act as a secondary contact for execution.
• Build and maintain client relationships and support business development.
• Mentor CTG associates and analysts; oversee training initiatives to develop team capabilities.
• Research technical accounting subjects relevant to CTG to enhance client services.
• Coordinate with all A&M service groups during engagements.
• Delegate and review work of associates and analysts.

Skills

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Database skills

Interpersonal communication

Written communication

Travel willingness

US GAAP

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in accounting or related field

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or equivalent credential

Tools

Database skills

Job description

Overview

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm with over 10,000 professionals in more than 40 countries. A&M tackles client challenges with a hands‑on approach, supporting growth through strategic actions, financial expertise, and industry knowledge. The firm values integrity, quality, objectivity, fun, personal reward, and inclusive diversity, fostering an environment where independent thinkers and doers positively impact clients and the industry.

Responsibilities

• Assist with core financial due diligence: identify key risks and potential deal breakers, assess the strengths and weaknesses of the business against industry benchmarks, and evaluate transactions in the context of clients’ investment strategies.
• Analyze detailed financial statement information, including income statement, balance sheet, cash flow, and key operational data; synthesize data to drive discussions with target management and form conclusions.
• Assess the quality of reported earnings, net assets, and cash flows.
• Construct deal‑oriented reports and presentations for clients, highlighting key findings and value drivers for maintainable profits and cash flows, and recommend how to incorporate these findings into valuations, agreements, and negotiation points.
• Participate in meetings and conference calls with target management and client personnel; serve as a secondary point of contact for execution matters.
• Build and maintain client relationships and support business development opportunities.
• Mentor CTG associates and analysts; oversee training initiatives to develop team capabilities.
• Research technical accounting subjects relevant to CTG to enhance client services.
• Coordinate with all A&M service groups and functional areas during engagements.
• Delegate work to associates and analysts, and review and develop their work.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of financial accounting due diligence experience or equivalent at a top accounting firm.
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting or related field.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or equivalent credential.
• Working knowledge of US GAAP, SEC reporting, and purchase accounting.
• High proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and database skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills, able to articulate to senior target management, client representatives, and colleagues.
• Basic project management skills.
• Flexibility to work collaboratively as a team member and independently as an individual contributor.
• Willingness to travel for projects and A&M needs.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment.

Journey at A&M

We prioritize an employee experience that encourages professional and personal development. Our performance development process promotes continuous learning, rewards contributions, and fosters a meritocratic culture. We provide extensive training and on‑the‑job learning opportunities, enabling you to acquire new skills and advance your career. Our focus on well‑being includes comprehensive benefits and resources that support your personal journey.

Compensation & Benefits

The base salary is $130,000 annually, varying with education, experience, skills, and geography. A&M offers a discretionary bonus program based on individual and firm performance. Please consult with your recruiter for details.

Full‑time employees working 30 or more hours per week are entitled to participate in Alvarez & Marsal Holdings’ fringe benefits, which include healthcare plans, flexible spending and savings accounts, life, AD&D, and disability coverage, as well as a 401(k) retirement savings plan with regular discretionary contributions. Eligible employees also receive paid time off, including vacation, personal days, seventy‑two hours of sick time (prorated for part time), ten federal holidays, one floating holiday, and parental leave. The quantity of vacation and personal days varies by tenure and role type. For more information about A&M’s benefits programs, please contact HR.