Transaction Advisory Disputes - Senior Associate

CohnReznick; New Jersey; Remote; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm is seeking a Senior Associate for its Sale and Purchase Agreement team. This role involves reviewing agreements, supporting negotiations, and assisting in forensic investigations. Ideal candidates have a background in transaction advisory and strong analytical skills. The position offers flexibility, allowing for remote work while requiring occasional office presence for client interactions.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of transaction advisory or forensic accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP.

Responsibilities

• Review M&A sale and purchase agreements and support negotiations.
• Assist in preparing closing balance statements and draft reports.

Skills

Analytical

Communication

Project Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy

Bachelor’s degree in Finance

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Transaction Advisory Disputes - Senior Associate

Opportunity ID: 8305

Department: Advisory

Location: Parsippany, New Jersey

Function: Restructuring and Litigation

Job Description

As CohnReznick grows, so do our career opportunities. We are one of the nation’s top professional services firms, creating rewarding careers in advisory, assurance, and tax with team members who value innovation and collaboration.

CohnReznick helps organizations optimize performance, manage risk, and maximize value through our assurance and advisory services. We serve organizations worldwide, offering deep industry knowledge, tailored solutions, and insights on emerging market forces.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Associate to join our Sale and Purchase Agreement team within the Restructuring and Dispute Resolution Advisory practice.

This position is considered remote, allowing flexibility in location, though some presence at a CohnReznick office may be required for client work, meetings, or training with prior notice.

Your Team

This role supports our Sale and Purchase Agreement (SPA) Advisory and Purchase Price Disputes practice, providing a broad range of services to clients and opportunities for professional growth. You will collaborate with team members across all levels.

Why CohnReznick?

We are committed to creating opportunity, value, and trust through a balanced work environment, comprehensive benefits, and a culture of inclusion and community engagement.

Your Role

Responsibilities include:

• Review M&A sale and purchase agreements, including financial provisions and dispute resolution processes
• Support negotiations and financial due diligence findings
• Assist in preparing closing balance statements
• Support purchase price dispute projects related to working capital, earnouts, and warranties
• Draft submissions and reports for arbitration or neutral accountants
• Conduct GAAP research
• Assist with forensic investigations and litigation support
• Coordinate with team and management on project expectations and deliverables
• Communicate engagement reports effectively to clients

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have:

• 3+ years of transaction advisory or forensic accounting experience
• Experience in forensic accounting, insolvency, fraud investigation, financial modeling, and financial statement analysis
• Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy, Finance, or related field
• CPA preferred
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP
• Experience with M&A, forensic accounting, or litigation support
• Excellent analytical, communication, and project management skills
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work in a team environment
• Willingness to work additional hours and travel as needed

We encourage candidates who meet most qualifications to apply, as we value diverse and inclusive teams.

Additional Information: CohnReznick is an equal opportunity employer. We provide accommodations for individuals with disabilities during the recruitment process. Unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters are not accepted unless engaged through our Talent Acquisition team.