Senior Financial Due Diligence Associate

Alvarez & Marsal; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plans

401(k) retirement savings

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is seeking a driven financial due diligence professional to join our teams in Washington, DC. The role focuses on identifying risks, evaluating transactions, and presenting actionable insights to clients.

You will analyze financial statements, support deal negotiations, and mentor junior staff while collaborating across service groups. A&M offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of financial accounting due diligence experience or equivalent at a top accounting firm.
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting or related field.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or equivalent credential.
• Working knowledge of US GAAP, SEC reporting, and purchase accounting.
• High proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and database skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills, able to articulate to senior target management, client representatives, and colleagues.
• Basic project management skills.
• Flexibility to work collaboratively as a team member and independently as an individual contributor.
• Willingness to travel for projects and A&M needs.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with core financial due diligence: identify risks and potential deal breakers, assess the strengths and weaknesses of the business against industry benchmarks, and evaluate transactions in the context of clients’ investment strategies.
• Analyze detailed financial statement information, including income statement, balance sheet, cash flow, and key operational data; synthesize data to drive discussions with target management and form conclusions.
• Assess the quality of reported earnings, net assets, and cash flows.
• Construct deal-oriented reports and presentations for clients, highlighting key findings and value drivers for maintainable profits and cash flows, and recommend how to incorporate these findings into valuations, agreements, and negotiation points.
• Participate in meetings and conference calls with target management and client personnel; serve as a secondary point of contact for execution matters.
• Build and maintain client relationships and support business development opportunities.
• Mentor CTG associates and analysts; oversee training initiatives to develop team capabilities.
• Research technical accounting subjects relevant to CTG to enhance client services.
• Coordinate with all A&M service groups and functional areas during engagements.
• Delegate work to associates and analysts, and review and develop their work.

Skills

Interpersonal and written comms

Project management

Travel readiness

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in accounting

CPA or equivalent credential

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Database skills

Job description

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is seeking a driven financial due diligence professional to join our teams in Washington, DC. The role focuses on identifying risks, evaluating transactions, and presenting actionable insights to clients.

You will analyze financial statements, support deal negotiations, and mentor junior staff while collaborating across service groups. A&M offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional growth.