Senior Associate, Deal Advisory — Remote M&A Due Diligence

Cherry Bekaert LLP; Yorktown (VA); Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherry Bekaert LLP, a leading national accounting and advisory firm, is seeking a Senior Associate for its Deal Advisory practice. You will perform buy-side and sell-side accounting and financial due diligence, develop client relationships, and contribute to quality of earnings and working capital analyses across US and international engagements.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance, 2+ years in professional services with some financial due diligence, and an interest in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting (preferred), Finance or related business discipline.
• 2+ years within a professional services discipline, with some level of Financial Due Diligence preferred and a foundation in audit, financial reporting, or accounting advisory responsibilities (Big 4, National or large Regional CPA firm experience preferred)
• Advanced Degree or relevant professional certification such as CPA or CFA preferred
• Strong GAAP, data analysis/mining and critical thinking skills
• Experience working with Private Equity groups preferred
• Willingness to travel as needed (expected <15%)

Responsibilities

• Perform buy-side and sell-side accounting and financial due diligence engagements
• Develop relationships with clients and engage in effective interactions with target company executives
• Perform quality of earnings and working capital analyses
• Identify and evaluate matters that potentially impact enterprise value and the purchase or sales price
• Identify and evaluate financial and operational trends of target companies
• Communicate effectively, both verbal and written, our due diligence findings

Skills

GAAP proficiency

Data analysis

Critical thinking

Private Equity experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Advanced Degree or CPA preferred

Job description

Cherry Bekaert LLP, a leading national accounting and advisory firm, is seeking a Senior Associate for its Deal Advisory practice. You will perform buy-side and sell-side accounting and financial due diligence, develop client relationships, and contribute to quality of earnings and working capital analyses across US and international engagements.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance, 2+ years in professional services with some financial due diligence, and an interest in