Transaction Advisory Senior Consultant

Elliott Davis; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Flexible schedules

Maternity leave

Wellness benefits

Coaching

Leadership development

Beyond program

Job summary

Elliott Davis is seeking a due diligence professional to support buy-side and sell-side engagements for private equity and strategic buyers. You will analyze large data sets to assess earnings quality, debt and working capital, and you will participate in meetings with target management.

Ideal candidates bring a minimum of three years in audit or transaction services, strong GAAP knowledge, and excellent communication skills. Travel to client locations is required as needed.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience with audit or transaction services.
• Bachelor’s degree required; CPA preferred.
• Strong analytical and Excel skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; client service focus.

Responsibilities

• Perform and assist in buy-side and sell-side due diligence engagements for private equity, mezzanine funds, and strategic buyers.
• Analyze large data volumes to prepare an Excel data book focusing on earnings quality, debt, net working capital.
• Lead sections of due diligence meetings with target management and design tailored reports.
• Communicate findings clearly in reports and verbally; collaborate with Elliott Davis team to ensure timely delivery.

Skills

Audit experience

Transaction services

Excel skills

GAAP knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

CPA preferred

Job description

WHO WE ARE

Elliott Davis pairs forward-thinking tax, assurance and consulting services with industry-leading workplace culture. Our nine offices - located in the fastest growing cities in the US - are built on a foundation of inclusivity, collaboration, and collective growth. We work daily to provide exceptional service to our people, customers, and our communities. Audit and assurance services are provided by Elliott Davis, LLC (doing business in NC and D.C. as Elliott Davis, PLLC), a licensed CPA firm. Elliott Davis Advisory, LLC’s Transaction Advisory Services ("TAS") practice assists clients by providing financial and tax due diligence, primarily focusing on buy-side and sell-side assistance to private equity funds, mezzanine funds, and strategic buyers. We are rapidly growing and would love to have you join our team!

Responsibilities

Perform and assist in buy-side and sell-side due diligence engagements for private equity, mezzanine funds, and strategic buyers. Ability to analyze large volumes of data to prepare an Excel data book, with an emphasis on the quality of earnings, debt and debt-like, and net working capital analysis. Aptitude to understand and evaluate financial and operational trends of target companies, in addition to challenging target assumptions. Assist and lead sections of due diligence meetings with target management. Create and design tailored reports specific to key issues, such as normalized earnings, financial reporting, networking capital trends, and indebtedness considerations. Ability to communicate due diligence findings confidently in a clear, concise and articulate manner both verbally and in written reports. Ability to collaborate and work within teams to ensure timely and efficient product delivery. Develop and strengthen productive working relationships with client personnel. Collaborate with other Elliott Davis team members.

Requirements

A minimum of three years of experience with audit or transaction services is required. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university. Current licensed CPA preferred. Big 4, National or large regional firm experience preferred. Excellent analytical and Microsoft Excel skills. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Aptitude towards business development. Ability to thrive and adapt in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Strong knowledge of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and financial reporting issues. Ability to manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously (multi-task). Superior client service focus. Ability to travel to client locations as required.

Why you should join us

• generous time away and paid firm holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year's
• flexible work schedules
• 16 weeks of paid maternity and adoption leave, 8 weeks of paid parental leave, 4 weeks of paid and caregiver leave (once eligible)
• first-class health and wellness benefits, including wellness coaching and mental health counseling
• one-on-one professional coaching
• Leadership and career development programs
• access to Beyond: a one-of-a kind program with experiences that help you expand your life, personally and professionally

ADA REQUIREMENTS

Physical Requirements

• Regularly required to remain in a stationary position; use hands repetitively to operate standard office equipment; and to talk or hear, both in person and by telephone
• Required to have specific vision abilities which include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

Cognitive/Mental Requirements

• Use written and oral communication skills
• Read and interpret data, information, and documents
• Observe and interpret situations
• Work under deadlines with frequent interruptions; and
• Interact with internal and external customers and others in the course of work