Senior Associate, Transaction Advisory Services

Great American Group; Dallas (TX); Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) profit-sharing retirement plan

Paid holidays

Paid vacation and sick leave

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Company-paid life and disability ins.

Job summary

Great American Group seeks a Senior Associate for Transaction Advisory Services to support the Quality of Earnings team in performing earnings normalization, working capital assessments, and due diligence for buy-side and sell-side engagements. You will analyze historical data and prepare client-ready reports with senior leadership collaboration.

Although this is a remote role, candidates based in or near the Dallas/Fort Worth area are strongly preferred to support teamwork and growth within the

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• 2+ years of public accounting experience (audit or transaction advisory preferred).
• Direct experience with Quality of Earnings or financial due diligence preferred.
• CPA or progress toward CPA preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Excel and financial modeling.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment while staying highly collaborative.

Responsibilities

• Perform Quality of Earnings analyses, including revenue and EBITDA normalization, working capital assessments, and identification of key financial trends.
• Analyze historical financial statements and underlying data to assess earnings sustainability and risks.
• Assist in preparing detailed financial reports and client deliverables.
• Identify and investigate unusual or non-recurring items impacting financial performance.
• Support data requests and manage information flow during diligence processes.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure accuracy, consistency, and timeliness of deliverables.
• Communicate findings clearly to internal stakeholders and contribute to client discussions as appropriate.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Financial modeling

Communication skills

Time management

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance

Tools

Excel

Job description

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Senior Associate, Transaction Advisory Services

CAVS-QOE Full Time Dallas, TX, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1078

GA Group is a leading provider of advisory, valuation, field exam, liquidation, asset-based lending, investment banking, restructuring advisory, and real estate services. With more than 50 years of experience and a global footprint, we partner with leading financial institutions and corporations to navigate complex transactions, optimize operations, and drive value. Our collaborative, results-driven culture is powered by a deep bench of industry experts dedicated to solving our clients’ most critical challenges.

We offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including a 401(k) profit-sharing retirement plan, paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, voluntary medical, dental, and vision coverage, and company-paid life and disability insurance.

GA Group is majority-owned by funds managed by Oaktree Capital Management, L.P.

POSITION SCOPE

GA Group has launched a comprehensive platform to serve clients through its “Core 4” Financial Advisory offerings: Valuation, Transaction Opinions, CFO Advisory, and Transaction Advisory Services (Quality of Earnings), and is seeking high-performing Senior Associates to join the Quality of Earnings team. This role offers a rare opportunity to contribute at the ground level of a growing, performance-driven platform. The position is ideal for a candidate with a strong foundation in public accounting and direct experience performing financial due diligence or Quality of Earnings analyses. The Senior Associate will support buy-side and sell-side transaction engagements, working closely with managers and senior leadership to deliver high-quality financial insights to clients.

While this is a remote role, candidates based in or near the Dallas/Fort Worth area are strongly preferred to support team collaboration and growth.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Perform Quality of Earnings analyses, including revenue and EBITDA normalization, working capital assessments, and identification of key financial trends
• Analyze historical financial statements and underlying data to assess earnings sustainability and risks
• Assist in preparing detailed financial reports and client deliverables
• Identify and investigate unusual or non-recurring items impacting financial performance
• Support data requests and manage information flow during diligence processes
• Collaborate with team members to ensure accuracy, consistency, and timeliness of deliverables
• Communicate findings clearly to internal stakeholders and contribute to client discussions as appropriate

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
• 2+ years of experience in public accounting (audit or transaction advisory preferred)
• Direct experience with Quality of Earnings or financial due diligence strongly preferred
• CPA or progress toward CPA is preferred
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Proficiency in Excel and financial modeling
• Curiosity/fluency in automated intelligence
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment while staying highly collaborative

WHY GA GROUP?

• Growth opportunities with training and internal path to promotion
• Encouragement to contribute your valuable ideas to improve our company, products, and services
• Regular communication with senior management of companies in a wide range of industries, providing frequent opportunities to expand your business knowledge.
• Healthy work-life balance with hybrid position, allowing for both remote work and in-person interaction and collaboration