Transaction Advisory Services - Senior Associate

Bennett Thrasher; Tampa (FL); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous vacation time

Flexibility in work model

Exceptional opportunities for growth

Job summary

Bennett Thrasher in Tampa is looking for a Senior Associate to join their Transaction Advisory team. In this role, you'll lead transaction advisory engagements, working closely with clients to provide high-quality service on financial analyses. The position offers opportunities for professional growth within a family-like culture.

Applicants should possess an undergraduate degree, with CPA preferred. Skills in communication, Excel modeling, and time management are essential. Bennett Thrasher supports a hybrid work schedule and values diversity in its workforce.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree required.
• CPA preferred but not required.
• Prior transaction advisory experience preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of accounting principles and financial statements required.
• Proficiency in Excel modeling.

Responsibilities

• Work effectively in teams to provide quality client service.
• Communicate appropriately with clients and associates.
• Manage and prepare data requests and track issues.
• Draft financial due diligence and related reports for clients.
• Effectively manage staff as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Excel modeling

Time management

Professional service excellence

Education

Undergraduate degree

CPA (preferred)

Job description

At Bennett Thrasher, we offer the expertise and opportunities of a large accounting firm, while providing a commitment to culture and a family-like work atmosphere. By joining our firm, you’ll have immediate opportunities to collaborate on meaningful work with clients in a variety of industries and work together with other associates across practices. You’ll not only be able to dive into challenging projects with a diverse set of clients, you’ll also have opportunities to participate in firm activities that reflect your individual passions; from our Business Resource Groups to the BT Foundation.

We work hard to help our clients solve challenges, but we also believe in taking time for what matters and offer benefits for you that reflect this mindset. We offer a competitive benefits program that includes generous vacation time, exceptional opportunities for growth and flexibility in both our dress code and work model.

Apply today to learn more about how you can excel in a career with Bennett Thrasher.

The Transaction Advisory team at Bennett Thrasher is seeking a Senior Associate candidate to join a dynamic, growing firm. Working as an individual or as a part of a team, the individual(s) will facilitate/lead buy-side, sell-side and related transaction advisory engagements.

Responsibilities

• Works effectively in teams to provide quality service to clients
• Gains a comprehensive understanding of client operations, processes and business objectives, and utilizes that knowledge throughout engagements
• Communicates appropriately (both verbally and electronically) to clients and firm associates
• Understanding of fundamental accounting concepts and application of those concepts in the financial due diligence work.
• Ability to work across multiple projects under tight time frames while maintaining precision with our work product.
• Responsible for the development of financial data books, including ledger-level build up and trending of the income statement and balance sheet and related sub-schedules.
• Preparation of quality of earnings, cash proof, working capital, net debt and other ad-hoc financial analyses.
• Ability to manage and prepare data requests as well as tracking of key issues identified during the deal process.
• Coordination and facilitation of conference calls and management meetings with client and target companies.
• Copious note taking ability as well as project organization and management skills.
• Drafting of financial due diligence and related reports for clients.
• Effectively manages staff, as needed
• Contributes and supports new ideas on internal processes and client engagements
• Works with members of the engagement team and management to identify and resolve any client issues discovered during engagements
• Practices timely and effective communication to management and engagement team regarding performance, including any related obstacles
• Gives and receives feedback to minimize repeated errors and apply new concepts
• Takes ownership of assignments to ensure timely completion and professional development
• Comfortable interacting and leading discussions with peers, managers, and clients.
• Demonstrates integrity, objectivity and a high standard of ethics
• Participates in industry and community networking events to expand professional connections.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree required
• CPA preferred but not required
• Prior transaction advisory experience preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and financial statements is required
• Demonstrates appropriate understanding of financial reporting and analytics
• Proficiency in Excel modeling
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong commitment to professional and client service excellence
• Proven time management, organizational and prioritization skills
• Ability to travel for engagements, if needed

Bennett Thrasher is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex; pregnancy; sexual orientation; gender identity and/or expression; age; disability; genetic information, citizenship status; military service obligations or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Bennett Thrasher has offices in Atlanta, Denver, and Dallas and supports a Hybrid work schedule.