Deal Advisory Senior Associate

Overview

This role supports the continued growth of the Deal Advisory practice and involves performing buy-side and sell-side accounting and financial due diligence engagements. The National Deal Advisory team supports M&A activities for Private Equity clients and strategic corporations across the US and internationally, including buy-side due diligence, sell-side due diligence, working capital assistance, merger integration and optimization, and divestitures and carve outs.

Throughout 2025, the team advised on ~650+ deals with an aggregate transaction value exceeding $25B.

Responsibilities

• Perform buy-side and sell-side accounting and financial due diligence engagements
• Develop relationships with clients and engage in effective interactions with target company executives
• Perform quality of earnings and working capital analyses
• Identify and evaluate matters that potentially impact enterprise value and the purchase or sales price
• Identify and evaluate financial and operational trends of target companies
• Communicate due diligence findings effectively, both verbally and in writing

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting (preferred), Finance, or related business discipline
• 2+ years within a professional services discipline
  • Some level of Financial Due Diligence preferred
  • A foundation in audit, financial reporting, or accounting advisory responsibilities (Big 4, National, or large Regional CPA firm experience preferred)
• Strong GAAP knowledge, data analysis/mining, and critical thinking skills
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Experience working with Private Equity groups preferred
• Willingness to travel as needed (expected)
• Eligibility to work in the United States
  • The employer will not provide work sponsorship for this position

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced Degree or relevant professional certification such as CPA or CFA (preferred)

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay range: $95,600 - $140,400
• Comprehensive benefits program including:
  • Annual bonus
  • Medical, dental, and vision care
  • Disability and life insurance
  • Generous Paid Time Off
  • Retirement plans
  • Paid Care Leave
  • Other programs dedicated to enhancing personal and work life and providing financial protection

Location

This position offers flexibility to sit in multiple offices throughout the employer’s footprint or possibly remote for the right resource.