Senior Examiner

GA Group; United States; Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) profit-sharing

Paid holidays

Vacation and sick leave

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

GA Group is a premier advisory firm seeking a Senior Field Examiner to oversee collateral analysis for asset-based lending. The role supports banks, PE firms, hedge funds and factors, with a focus on Accounts Receivable and Inventory collateral and loan structuring.

Hybrid offices in Chicago, IL; Los Angeles, CA; NY, NY; and Needham, MA are available. The candidate will lead engagements, manage field teams, and provide senior-level insights on financial and operational risk.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or economics; CPA/CFA beneficial.
• Minimum 4 years’ field examiner experience in a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of income statements, balance sheets and accounting concepts.
• Excellent English communication, detail-oriented with strong time management and analytical abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manages and directs a project team performing in-depth testing and analysis of collateral securing loans.
• Prepares field examination reports and supporting work papers with findings and recommendations.
• Leads management interviews to gain insight into financial, collateral and operational management.
• Sets priorities for the team and manages multiple deadlines with organization.
• Builds and maintains relationships with subject companies and clients throughout the exam process.
• Ensures internal communication and coordination within the exam team is effective.

Skills

Analytical skills

English communication

Detail-oriented

Planning skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or economics

CPA or CFA beneficial

Tools

MS Excel

Driver's license

Job description

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, result-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, 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

Our Field Examination team consists of seasoned professionals in banking, accounting and business services, and assists banks, private equity firms, hedge funds and factors in successfully structuring asset-based loans. Our experienced team has completed assignments in almost every industry and company life-cycle, both domestic and international. We have advised clients on unusual collateral types and executed transaction-specific diligence.

We are looking to hire Senior Field Examiners to work in one of our hybrid offices in Chicago, IL, Los Angeles, CA, NY, NY or Needham, MA. This position manages the analysis of existing and prospective borrower's collateral records and financial reports to assess collateral values that support asset-based loans. The candidate will lead recurring engagements and over time may lead new engagements.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Manages and directs a project team providing in-depth testing and analysis of collateral (generally Accounts Receivable and Inventory) securing loans to potential/existing borrowers to verify existence, and to identify and highlight areas of collateral weakness or deterioration. As necessary, complete any aspect of the field exam to bring the engagement to a timely and successful conclusion
• Prepares field examination reports and supporting work papers that communicate in writing findings and material variances found, conclusions reached, and recommendations on potential mitigants.
• Leads management interviews at the subject companies, gaining insight into their financial, collateral, and operational management
• Effectively sets priorities for themselves and field exam team members and works in an organized manner while managing multiple moving deadlines
• Builds, maintains, and manages effective relationships and communication with subject companies and clients throughout the field exam process
• Ensures internal communication and coordination within the exam team is effective and consistent throughout the process, keeping all members up to date
• Conduct interviews of potential new hires, participates in the candidate selection process and training
• Review analysis and reports to ensure adherence to GA Group quality standards and policies

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or economics. CPA or CFA beneficial, but not required
• A minimum of 4 years’ experience as a field examiner in a similarly situated role/firm
• Advanced knowledge of Income Statements, Balance Sheets and relevant accounting concepts
• Detail-oriented, able to effectively manage time, strong planning skills, and excellent analytical skills
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
• Excellent knowledge of MS Excel
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to perform site visits as needed; travel up to 35%

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

Visit us athttps://gagroup.com/to learn more