Senior Financial Due Diligence Analyst

Alvarez & Marsal; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 117,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm seeking a financial due diligence professional in Houston. The role focuses on identifying risks, evaluating transactions, and producing client-ready analyses and presentations to support deal decisions.

The position requires 3+ years in financial due diligence, CPA or equivalent, and strong US GAAP knowledge. Attendance at meetings with management and potential travel are expected.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist with core financial due diligence: identify risks, assess deal breakers, benchmark against peers.
• Analyze detailed financial statements and synthesize data to inform discussions with target management.
• Assess quality of reported earnings, net assets, and cash flows.
• Construct deal-focused reports and presentations for clients and advise on valuation implications.
• Participate in meetings with target management and clients as a secondary execution contact.
• Build and maintain client relationships and support business development opportunities.
• Mentor CTG associates and analysts; oversee training and capability development.
• Research technical accounting topics relevant to CTG to enhance client services.
• Coordinate with A&M service groups during engagements.
• Delegate work and review associates’ performance.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Written communication

Team collaboration

Travel willingness

Project management

Adaptability to fast-paced environment

Education

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

CPA or equivalent credential

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Database skills

Job description

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm seeking a financial due diligence professional in Houston. The role focuses on identifying risks, evaluating transactions, and producing client-ready analyses and presentations to support deal decisions.

The position requires 3+ years in financial due diligence, CPA or equivalent, and strong US GAAP knowledge. Attendance at meetings with management and potential travel are expected.