Mergers and Acquisitions Senior Manager - Due Diligence - New York, NY-007U8

Description Ernst & Young's Transaction Advisory Services (TAS) practice offers companies professional transaction experience. We help clients determine the right deal to do, and then assist them in doing the deal right. Within TAS, Transaction Support services encompass the strategic development and execution of an appropriate transaction structure, including the execution of financial due diligence. Our team works to understand profit drivers and trends, challenge assumptions of future performance, and assist with purchase agreements and post-closing transaction matters.

We currently have a career opportunity for a Senior Manager in Transaction Support.

Responsibilities
Participate in and lead due diligence engagements related to acquisitions by private equity investor groups and strategic corporate buyers. Analyze financial/operational results of targets. Identify issues for purchase price reductions, deal structuring, or deal termination. Identify post-acquisition action steps to achieve anticipated earnings/cash flow improvements.

Evaluate effects of seasonality and cyclicality on cash flow requirements. Perform industry/company research. Coordinate engagement timing and staffing. Communicate significant issues, fees, and estimates to complete as well as due diligence findings to partners and clients. Manage expectations of service.

Develop people. Successfully supervise, coach, and mentor all levels of staff. Conduct performance reviews and contribute to performance feedback/training. Understand/follow workplace policies.

Use technology to continually develop knowledge and enhance E&Y service delivery.

Generate new business opportunities and achieve growth. Understand E&Y's service lines and actively assess/present ways that the firm can serve clients. Develop long-term relationships and networks.

Qualifications

To qualify, candidates must have:

* a bachelor's or master's degree in accounting and/or related major
* CPA certification
* a minimum of 8 years of experience (public audit and/or professional services experience preferred; experience related to mergers and/or acquisitions transactions also preferred)
* excellent analytical and interpersonal skills
* effective written and verbal communication skills
* strong client and relationship-building skills
* the ability to work effectively in a highly energetic and multiple-engagement environment
* a dedication to teamwork
* a strong work initiative and the ability to adapt to new challenges and ideas

The successful candidate must be willing and able to travel, when necessary.