Senior M&A Due Diligence Lead – Remote

The Connor Group

Massachusetts

Hybrid

USD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Wellness programs

Career development opportunities

One-on-one coaching

Job summary

Connor Group is seeking seasoned professionals to lead financial and accounting due diligence engagements for buy-side or sell-side opportunities. You will strengthen client relationships, drive timely delivery, and challenge projections while coordinating multi-disciplinary teams across engagements.

The role emphasizes deep GAAP knowledge, technical accounting skills, and a hands-on approach with Excel-based data packs.

Qualifications

6-7 years of public accounting or FDD experience
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent required
CPA license
Ability to manage teams and own their work product
Hardworking, detail-oriented, and able to motivate engagement teams
Professional and personable demeanor
Proven solid verbal and written communication skills
Passion for helping clients with a strong interest in technical accounting
Strong technical accounting knowledge of GAAP
Experience and familiarity with technology industries preferred
Ability to act and lead as the client contact
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite with strong Excel skills
Some travel may be required (about 10%)

Responsibilities

Lead the engagement team to perform financial and accounting due diligence procedures for buy-side or sell-side engagements
Strengthen client relationships and generate additional engagement opportunities through excellent quality, timely execution, and strategic approach to service delivery
Identify critical deal issues and the strength/weakness against industry benchmarks for client management
Challenging assumptions related to future financial projections
Identify critical post-closing matters to improve profitability and cash flows
Interact extensively with personnel of target companies and the client
Reviewing and preparing due diligence reports outlining analyses and findings
Assisting with opening balance sheet and closing working capital calculations
Ensure work is delivered timely and in accordance with firm standards
Supervise, coach, and mentor all levels of staff; conduct performance reviews
Utilize Excel to create FDD data pack end-to-end - advanced formulas, index match, power query, etc.