Senior Manager, M&A Advisory

Beacon Hill; Beverly Hills (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Hill is seeking an experienced Senior Manager to lead financial due diligence engagements for private equity and strategic buyers in the M&A Advisory practice. This role manages client relationships, mentors junior team members, and drives deal progress from diligence through close.

The ideal candidate will have a Big 4 or large national public accounting background transitioning into TAS/FDD/M&A consulting, with 7+ years of experience and CPA preferred; CFA is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA strongly preferred; CFA is a plus.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in public accounting, TAS, FDD, or M&A consulting.
• Demonstrated experience leading M&A transactions from diligence through close.
• Strong knowledge of QofE, working capital, purchase price adjustments, EBITDA normalization, revenue recognition, and US GAAP.
• Exceptional client-facing and project management skills.
• Advanced Excel and financial analysis capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead buy-side and sell-side financial due diligence engagements for private equity and corporate clients.
• Analyze historical financial statements, earnings quality, working capital trends, cash flow, and debt considerations.
• Identify transaction risks, key business drivers, and potential deal issues.
• Prepare and review quality of earnings (QofE) reports, due diligence findings, and client presentations.
• Manage multiple engagements simultaneously while meeting deadlines and quality standards.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, investment bankers, attorneys, and other transaction stakeholders.
• Assist clients with deal structuring considerations, purchase price adjustments, and transaction analyses.
• Evaluate accounting policies and financial reporting matters under U.S. GAAP.
• Mentor and develop Managers, Senior Associates, and Associates.
• Support business development through networking, proposals, and relationship management.
• Participate in recruiting, training, and practice growth initiatives.

Skills

Financial due diligence

Client management

Mentoring

Deal leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA preferred

CFA is a plus

Tools

Advanced Excel

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Senior Manager to join our growing M&A Advisory practice. This individual will lead financial due diligence engagements for private equity firms, strategic buyers, and middle-market companies while managing client relationships and mentoring junior team members.

The ideal candidate began their career in public accounting at either a Big 4 or large national CPA firm that transitioned into Transaction Advisory Services (TAS), Financial Due Diligence (FDD), Deal Advisory, or M&A Consulting. This role offers significant exposure to acquisitions, divestitures, recapitalizations, and strategic transactions across a variety of industries.

Title:

Senior Manager, M&A Advisory

Compensation:

Comp: $160,000-$200,000 + Bonus

Location:

Location: West Los Angeles (10&405)

Responsibilities

• Lead buy-side and sell-side financial due diligence engagements for private equity and corporate clients.
• Analyze historical financial statements, earnings quality, working capital trends, cash flow, and debt considerations.
• Identify transaction risks, key business drivers, and potential deal issues.
• Prepare and review quality of earnings (QofE) reports, due diligence findings, and client presentations.
• Manage multiple engagements simultaneously while ensuring deadlines and quality standards are met.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, investment bankers, attorneys, and other transaction stakeholders.
• Assist clients with deal structuring considerations, purchase price adjustments, and transaction-related analyses.
• Evaluate accounting policies and financial reporting matters under U.S. GAAP.
• Mentor and develop Managers, Senior Associates, and Associates.
• Support business development efforts through networking, proposal development, and relationship management.
• Participate in recruiting, training, and practice growth initiatives.

General Comments

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA strongly preferred; CFA is a plus.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in public accounting, transaction advisory, financial due diligence, or M&A consulting.
• Prior Big 4 or large national public accounting experience strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience leading M&A transactions from diligence through close.
• Strong understanding of:
  • Quality of Earnings (QofE)
  • Working Capital Analysis
  • Purchase Price Adjustments
  • EBITDA Normalizations
  • Revenue Recognition
  • Financial Reporting and U.S. GAAP
• Exceptional client-facing and project management skills.
• Advanced Excel and financial analysis capabilities.

Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

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Company Profile

Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement.

Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs.

Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.bhsg.com.

Benefits Information

Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.

We look forward to working with you.

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