Senior Associate - Software Due Diligence

CohnReznick; New York (NY); Remote; USD 85,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Flexible work environment

Expanded parental leave

Extensive learning & development

Volunteer time off

Job summary

CohnReznick in New York is seeking a Senior Associate - Software Due Diligence to join the MICO practice. The role supports deal teams across industries and can be located in any office or remotely.

You will perform tech due diligence, assess architecture and cybersecurity, and mentor junior staff while collaborating with clients and deal teams. A 2-3 year background in transaction advisory and strong communication are valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Business, Economics, or related field.
• 2–3 years of experience in transaction advisory or technology-related consulting.
• Experience with modern software architecture, cloud operations, and DevOps.
• Proficiency with Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience with M&A, private equity, or software due diligence preferred.
• Ability to translate technical topics into business impact.

Responsibilities

• Perform software due diligence engagements for private equity and corporate transactions.
• Assess software products, architecture, infrastructure, cybersecurity, data, and SDLC maturity.
• Evaluate technology strategy, scalability, and alignment to investment thesis.
• Identify transaction risks and value creation opportunities across product, engineering, and IT.
• Develop data requests, work plans, and diligence timelines.
• Prepare client-ready deliverables and executive summaries.

Skills

Software due diligence

Technology & software

Executive communication

Team mentoring

Problem solving

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

.NET

Java

Python

React

Angular

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Description

As CohnReznick grows, so do our career opportunities. As one of the nation's top professional services firms, CohnReznick creates rewarding careers in advisory, assurance, and tax with team members who value innovation and collaboration in everything they do!CohnReznick helps organizations optimize performance, manage risk, and maximize value through CohnReznick LLP (assurance services) and CohnReznick Advisory LLC (advisory and tax services). Together, the firm provides leaders with deep industry knowledge and relationships, solutions to address clients' unique business goals and risks, and insight on how emerging market forces can drive opportunity. With offices nationwide, the firm serves organizations around the world as an independent member of Nexia.

We currently have an exciting career opportunity for a Senior Associate - Software Due Diligence to join our Merger Integration and Carve out Services (MICO) practice. The MICO team is a national practice and this role can be located out of any of our CohnReznick offices or remotely!

YOUR TEAM

This position will support our rapidly growing Transaction Advisory Services group. This team conducts due diligence and supports clients across a wide range of industries. As a member of this team, you'll not only have the opportunity to interact with clients but also to interact with team members across all levels within the practice.

WHY COHNREZNICK?

At CohnReznick, we're united by a common mission to create opportunity, value, and trust for our clients, our people, and our communities. Whether it's working alongside your peers to solve a client challenge, or volunteering together at the local food bank, there are so many ways to find your "why" at the firm.

We believe it's important to balance work with everyday life - and make time for enjoyment and fun. We invest in a robust Total Rewards package that includes everything from generous PTO, a flexible work environment, expanded parental leave, extensive learning & development, and even paid time off for employees to volunteer.

YOUR ROLE

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Perform and participate in technology and software due diligence engagements for private equity and corporate transactions
• Assess software products, technology architecture, infrastructure, cybersecurity, data, and SDLC maturity
• Evaluate technology strategy, scalability, operating model, and alignment to the client's investment thesis
• Identify transaction risks, synergies, and value creation opportunities across product, engineering, and IT
• Conduct structured, hypothesis driven analysis using management interviews, data reviews, and market research-driven analysis using management interviews, data reviews, and market research
• Develop and manage data request lists, workplans, and diligence timelines
• Prepare client ready deliverables, including executive summaries, diligence reports, and presentations ready deliverables
• Present findings to deal teams, investment committees, and senior client stakeholders
• Support post-close initiatives, including Day1 readiness, integrations, carveouts, and value creation programs-close initiatives-1 readiness, integrations, carve-outs, and value creation programs
• Contribute to internal methodologies, tools, and practice development initiatives
• Supervise and mentor junior professionals

YOUR EXPERIENCE

The successful candidate will have:

• Passion for software and technology
• 2-3 years of experience in transaction advisory, consulting, technology, or a related client facing role-facing role
• Experience working with software, IT, or technology-enabled businesses, with strong exposure to areas such as modern software architecture, software development, Agile transformation, cloud / hosting operations, platform engineering, DevOps, software testing, and AI / ML technologies
• Prior working experience in enterprise technologies such as .NET, Java, Python, React, Angular, or other enterprise development technologies
• Proficiency with Excel and PowerPoint
• Prior exposure to software due diligence, M&A, private equity, or integration projects strongly preferred
• Ability to synthesize complex technical topics and translate them into business and investment implications
• Strong analytical, problem solving, and project management skills-solving, and project management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including executive level presentations-level presentations
• Proven ability to work effectively in team based, deadline driven environments-based, deadline-driven environments
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Business, Economics, or related field
• Flexibility to travel and work in a hybrid, in person model based on engagement needs

In addition, please take a moment to review our Universal Job Standards. Studies have shown that we are less likely to apply to jobs unless we meet every single qualification. At CohnReznick, we are dedicated to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or one of our other roles.

In New York, the salary range for a Senior Associate is $85,000 to $140,000. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. Salary is one component of the CohnReznick total rewards package, which includes a discretionary performance bonus, generous paid time off, expanded and inclusive parental benefits, and access to best-in-class learning and development platforms, to name a few. To learn more about life at CohnReznick, visit Life at CohnReznick.

Total Rewards

• generous PTO
• flexible work environment
• expanded parental leave
• extensive learning & development
• paid time off for employees to volunteer

CohnReznick is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive team to drive business results and create a better future every day for our team members, clients, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. For more information, please see Equal Employment Opportunity Posters.

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