Senior - Mergers & Acquisitions

The Connor Group; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Wellness programs

One-on-one coaching program

Career development opportunities

Work-life balance

Job summary

Connor Group is seeking a motivated accounting professional to perform financial due diligence for buy-side and sell-side engagements. You will identify deal issues, challenge projections, and collaborate with client teams to deliver precise analyses.

The role requires strong Excel skills, experience in public accounting, and the ability to work independently within a team-oriented firm dedicated to growth and client value. Travel up to 10% is expected.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of prior experience in public accounting.
• Experience with Big 4 or large firm’s transaction advisory services is a plus.
• CPA preferred or actively pursuing certification.
• Ability to take responsibility and work independently.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite with strong Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform financial and accounting due diligence procedures for buy-side or sell-side engagements.
• Identify and communicate critical deal issues and the strength/weakness of the business against benchmarks.
• Challenging assumptions related to future financial projections.
• Identify post-closing matters to improve profitability and cash flows.
• Interact with personnel from target companies and clients.
• Review and prepare due diligence reports with analyses and findings.
• Assist with opening balance sheet/purchase price allocations and closing working capital calculations.
• Be proficient with advanced Excel functionalities (SUMIFS, INDEX/MATCH, INDIRECT).

Skills

Public accounting

Due diligence

CPA

Verbal and written communication

Teamwork

Travel up to 10%

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

Power Query

Alteryx

Excel (advanced)

Job description

We’re looking at you—high-achievers, challenge-seekers, and innovation-chasers. Professionals who never shy away from complex problems. We hire the top 1% and let your talents soar. Connor Group is hiring remote professionals for this position, with the obligation to work onsite at a client location when required. Additionally, professionals may utilize our offices across the U.S. if one is available in your area and your personal situation warrants it. Are you an intellectually curious, deal oriented professional who enjoys coming up with innovative solutions to complex business issues? Connor Group is seeking professionals who want to build off their existing accounting, operational, and industry experience. We execute finance projects that add value to our clients within their finance, accounting, and operation departments. From complex technical accounting and financial reporting issues to finance software implementation and automation, joining Connor Group will help you exponentially to further develop your career and expand your experience base. Connor Group is a specialized professional services firm of Big 4 alumni and industry executives. Our team of highly experienced professionals assists financial executives with their most complex business needs, including Accounting Advisory, Financial Operations, IPO, M&A, and Managed Services.

Responsibilities

• Perform financial and accounting due diligence procedures for buy-side or sell-side due diligence engagements
• Identifying and communicating (i) critical deal issues, (ii) the strength and weakness of the business against industry benchmarks to client management that could impact the purchase price or the deal structure
• Challenging assumptions related to future financial projections
• Identifying critical post-closing matters to be addressed to ensure improvements in profitability and cash flows
• Interacting extensively with personnel of the target companies and the client
• Reviewing and preparing due diligence reports outlining analyses and findings
• Assist with the finalization of (i) opening balance sheet/ of purchase price allocations, and (ii) closing working capital calculations.
• Comfortable with advanced Excel functionalities: building flatfiles, pivot tables, macros, and using advanced formulas such as SUMIFS, INDEX/MATCH, INDIRECT

Desired Skills & Experience

• 2-5 years of prior experience in public accounting.
• Experience with a Big 4 or large firm’s transaction advisory services a plus.
• CPA preferred or actively pursuing completion of certification
• Ability to take responsibility and account for his/her own work
• Hard-working, detail-oriented and ability to work independently
• Ability to work well in a team atmosphere
• Professional and personable demeanor
• Proven solid verbal and written communication skills
• Passion for helping clients with a strong interest in technical accounting
• Experience with advanced data applications like Power Query and/or Alteryx
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite with strong Excel skills
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent required
• Willingness to travel up to 10%

Connor Group is committed to celebrating the value of diversity in a globally connected business world. Our team culture is collaborative and encourages team members to take initiative. Our professionals are committed to excellence, growth, and integrity. By focusing on innovation, we continue to raise the bar on excellence and deliver greater value to our clients. At Connor Group, our professionals are provided with resources and opportunities to help achieve their professional goals while maintaining a healthy and happy work life balance. From health insurance packages and wellness programs to our one-on-one coaching program and career development opportunities, we empower our professionals by investing in their growth, health, and happiness.

Visit the following link for information relating to California’s Pay Transparency Act: https://www.connorgp.com/careers/ca-cgi-supsenior/

Visit the following link for information relating to New York's Pay Transparency Act: https://www.connorgp.com/careers/ny-cgi-supsenior/

"We know that difficult problems attract some of the brightest and most courageous people in the world."

Jeff Pickett Connor Group Founder and Chair