Transaction Advisory Services (TAS) Manager

Ghj; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

GHJ, a national independent advisory, tax and accounting firm, seeks a TAS Manager to lead buy-side and sell-side financial due diligence engagements and guide clients through the transactional process. You will oversee associates and offshore teams, coordinate with investment bankers and strategic buyers, and deliver Quality of Earnings reports with detailed analysis.

You will leverage your strong accounting knowledge, Excel/PowerPoint expertise and communication skills to drive value, manage

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s level education required.
• Minimum 4 years professional services experience, with 3 in Transaction Advisory Services.
• Strong accounting and diligence knowledge.
• Exceptional analytical and communication (written and oral) skills required.
• CPA preferred but not required.
• High proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint, including pivot tables, lookups and related analyses.
• Experience working on multiple engagements and ability to prioritize/change priorities as needed.
• Up-to-date knowledge of technical principles in transactions and QOE projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead buy-side and sell-side financial due diligence engagements with privately held companies and their owners/operators, alongside investment bankers, private equity firms and strategic buyers.
• Lead management meetings and discussions with buyer/seller advisors, with support from associates, senior managers and partners.
• Guide clients through the diligence process, including working with associates to prepare discussion agenda and schedules.
• Advise clients on EBITDA adjustments and purchase agreement constructs.
• Identify critical accounting areas for a given transaction and validate or adjust as needed.
• Review operating and financial metrics and prepare analysis with charts and commentary.
• Prepare Quality of Earnings reports with background, accounting function and investor insights.
• Comment on balance sheet items, working capital drivers and debt analyses.
• Assist with closing estimates, post-closing calculations and related items.
• Manage projects, workloads and deliverables across engagements and oversee junior team members.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

CPA preferred

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

GHJ is looking for a Transaction Advisory Services (TAS) Manager

WHY we get up in the morning

At GHJ, we foster a flexible, entrepreneurial environment so our people achieve their personal and professional goals.

Our success is driven by retaining the best, diverse talent. We invest in our people and technology to deepen firm expertise and fuel sustainable growth. And we partner with our clients locally and globally to deliver innovative solutions.

WHAT we believe

GHJ works side by side with business leaders and nonprofit organizations to deliver responsive, high-impact advisory, tax and accounting solutions that drive real results. Headquartered in Los Angeleswith offices in Buffalo, Denver, Orange County and San Jose and backed by our own dispersed workforce, GHJ meets clients where they are to help leaders achieve their strategic goals.

THRIVING On Our Own Terms

We are deeply committed to our core values of Bright Minds, Brave Hearts and Bold Actions and incorporate them into every aspect of our business. By living these values, GHJ measures success by the strength of our relationships, the quality of our impact and the integrity of our actions. The Firm’s independence allows us to make strategic choices to innovate, invest and evolve with purpose. Ultimately, GHJ values operational excellence, financial discipline and the courage to prioritize sustainability over size.

Summary of Role:

The GHJ Transaction Advisory Services (TAS) team provides a challenging, rewarding and entrepreneurial opportunity for individuals to improve their skill set and career trajectory while advising companies across numerous industries through their transaction process.

• With the support of the engagement team, lead buy-side and sell-side financial due diligence engagements with privately held companies and their owners/operators, alongside investment bankers, private equity firms and strategic corporate buyers.
• Lead management meetings and discussions with buyer/seller advisors, with support from associates, senior managers and partners.
• Guide clients through the diligence process, including working with associates to prepare discussion agenda, supporting schedules including trend analysis, fluctuations, potential adjustments and core areas of interest.
• Advise clients on EBITDA adjustments and business considerations, and prepare schedules to assist in driving value, negotiations and transaction process.
• Identify critical accounting areas for a given transaction, and conduct relevant procedures to validate or adjust if needed.
• Review operating and financial metrics, prepare analysis of relevant metrics including graphs, charts and associated commentary.
• Prepare Quality of Earnings reports including commentary on business background, accounting function and processes, business performance and investor insights.
• Comment on balance sheet key items, working capital drivers and fluctuations, debt and debt-like items analyses.
• Advise clients on purchase agreement construct, definitions, and associated accounting items.
• Assist with other transaction related accounting such as closing estimates, post-closing calculations, and other similar items
• Manage client projects, workloads and deliverables across numerous engagements, communicating priority items and status internally and externally.
• Oversee associates and offshore teams to provide guidance on approach, data needs, areas of focus and develop technical knowledge and client service skills of the junior team.
• Leverage technology to improve efficiency and insight, and assist in identifying new technologies and/or areas to drive efficiencies.
• Be vocal in internal discussions as it relates to areas for growth and development, new ideas, process improvements, etc
• Will travel occasionally, subject to individual, firm and client considerations, including to Los Angeles headquarters and/or client locations.

• Bachelor’s level education required.
• Minimum 4 years professional services experience, with 3 in Transaction Advisory Services
• Strong accounting and diligence knowledge.
• Exceptional analytical and communication (written and oral) skills required.
• CPA preferred but not required.
• High proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint, including experience working with and reconciling trial balances, and experience with pivot tables, lookup formulas, index/match formulas, etc. and writing up details of companies operations, performance drivers and trends
• Experience with working on multiple engagements, and ability to prioritize and/or adjust priorities to accommodate and adopt to changes, as necessary
• Demonstrates up-to-date knowledge of technical principles, theory and practice, and an ability to apply these appropriately in the context of a transaction and specifically Quality of Earnings projects.
• Applies knowledge of the client’s industry when scoping and completing assignments, including questioning clients and holding discussions with investment bankers and prospective investors.
• Identifies and resolves a wide variety of technical problems, by distilling the data, considering client specifics and applying reasonable and best practices to reach conclusions.
• Demonstrates ability to apply learnings from one transaction to the next, implementing new skills and techniques
• Has the ability to generate workable new ideas and creative solutions. Proven ability to use research skills to solve newly encountered problems.
• Considers variety of options and opinions before making appropriate decisions.
• Takes ownership of engagement planning, management and delivery.
• Plans and presents well-organized work product.
• Delivers high quality work under pressure.
• Seeks to improve skills through self-development
• Possesses a willingness to lead and take responsibility for others.
• Provides effective guidance and direction on an assignment, whilst balancing the need for individuals to find ways that best suit their own way of working and continuing to achieve goals and objectives.
• Actively coaches associates and other team members on best practices, deal dynamics project management, and areas of judgement
• Acts as a team player with peers as well as engagement teams or department.
• Seeks to improve skills through self-development.

Seven decades, one enduring focus: our people and our clients.

GHJ is a national independent advisory, tax and accounting firm that partners with businesses and nonprofit organizations to deliver clarity and confidence. Since 1953, GHJ has combined deep industry expertise with an entrepreneurial spirit to help leaders achieve their strategic goals.

GHJ is headquartered in Los Angeles and serves clients nationwide, backed by its own dispersed workforce. With nearly 300 professionals and 25+ partners, the Firm provides senior-level expertise with deep industry capabilities in food and beverage, media and advertising, entertainment and nonprofit.

GHJ is a top-ranking firm in the U.S. and member of HLB International. Through this global network, GHJ offers seamless access to resources in over 150 countries while remaining fiercely focused on client success.

GHJ complies with all local/state regulations in regards to displaying salary ranges. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. Any offered salary is determined based on internal equity, internal salary ranges, market data, ranges, applicant's skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications (e.g. JD, technology), for example. At GHJ, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is: $130,000 - $165,000.

Equal Employment Opportunity

GHJ is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable law, we prohibit discrimination against any applicant or employee based on any legally-recognized basis, including, but not limited to: race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, lactation, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age (40 and over), national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), veteran status, uniformed service member status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. Our commitment to equal opportunity employment applies to all persons involved in our operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee, including Department Heads and co-workers.