Strategy and Transactions - Transaction Diligence - Senior (Miami)
Job description
Location: Miami
At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.
The potential for error is high in an environment where speed is critical. Companies looking for local and
global deals face strong competition for quality assets and stakeholder scrutiny regarding acquisitions. M&A success starts with comprehensive diligence, it's the only way to understand if the deal is the right
decision at the right price.
As a Transaction Diligence Senior you'll be involved in the action. You'll work with many of the world's
largest organizations, fastest-growing companies and private equity firms on some of the most complex
deals. You'll be part of our team advising clients throughout the diligence lifecycle on key drivers to
increase value and reduce the risks and uncertainty inherent in transactions.
The opportunity
You'll be working in a team environment with financial due diligence professionals on a variety of projects across a range of sectors. Our team works to understand the client's business profit drivers and trends, as well as challenge assumptions of future performance and assist with purchase agreements and post closing transaction matters.
Your key responsibilities
As a Senior in Transaction Diligence you will be a vital member of the team executing financial diligence project work. You'll be focused on analyzing financial data and identifying key trends behind the performance of a business, discussing business performance and forecast assumptions with team management, and helping to write reports that set out our findings and recommendations around the key financial and business issues in a transaction. You will also be helping develop staff ensuring their career development.
Skills and attributes for success
- Handling financial due diligence engagements.
- Analyze financial and operational results of businesses to be acquired or sold through reviewing accounting records and conducting interviews with management.
- Identifying negotiation factors for purchase price and deal structuring.
- Constantly researching industry trends and technologies, as well as seasonality and cyclicality on cash flow requirements to provide knowledge and insight to clients.
- Excellent Microsoft Excel skills including the ability to process, manipulate and concisely present large amounts of data; knowledge of Alteryx and Microsoft Power Bi is a +.
To qualify for the role you must have
- A bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance and a minimum 2 years of related work experience; or a graduate degree and approximately 18 months of related work experience
- Public accounting experience.
- Transaction experience is a plus
- Foreign language skills a plus (Spanish preferred)
- Excellent analytical skills and the confidence to translate complex data into meaningful insights.
- The ability to prioritize effectively on projects and the skills to adapt quickly to new challenges and concepts.
- Solid negotiation and influencing skills, and the ability to develop long -lasting relationships both internally and externally.
- Must be willing and able to travel on short notice up to 10%
Ideally, you'll also have
- A proven record of excellence in audit and/or mergers or acquisitions transactions role.
- An active CPA certification.
- Experience gained within another large professional services organization.
- Established networking skills in a relevant industry.
What working at EY offers
We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, both pension and 401(k) plans, a generous paid holiday and time off policy, and a range of programs and benefits designed to support your physical, financial and social well-being. Plus, we offer:
- Support, coaching and feedback from some of the most recognized and engaging leaders in the profession.
- Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career.
- The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you.
- Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
- Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
- Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
- Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.