Analyst, Transaction Advisory Services

Kroll • Nashville, TN

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Kroll’s Transaction Advisory Services practice provides analytical advisory support throughout the deal continuum, from transaction origination to closing. Analysts receive training, career progression opportunities, competitive salaries, benefits, and relocation assistance when applicable. The role involves conducting financial and accounting analyses of target companies, researching relevant industry and technical accounting topics, participating in management discussions, and contributing to reports.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master of Science/Business Administration degree in Accounting from an accredited college or university.
• At least 1 year of related accounting or finance work experience.
• Public accounting experience.
• CPA or CPA eligible.
• Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated leadership experience and strong personal integrity.
• Ability to master new tasks quickly.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple assignments and rapidly changing assignments, and work in a team environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to obtaining outstanding results.
• Flexibility to travel as needed.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills that help represent diverse communities.
• Experience working with diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Prepare analytical schedules for discussions with target company management.
• Identify transaction focus areas based on preliminary analysis.
• Research technical accounting topics relevant to contemplated transactions.
• Research public industry and competitor information relevant to the target company.
• Analyze business cyclicality and working capital trends.
• Investigate contingent liabilities, off-balance-sheet items, and related-party transactions.
• Analyze quality of earnings and non-recurring items.
• Review target company accounting policies for proper application of GAAP.
• Participate in discussions with management.
• Contribute to the report-writing process.

Benefits

• Relocation assistance when applicable.
• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Paid time off and paid company holidays.
• Parental and family leave.
• Life insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage, and accident protection.
• Performance-based incentives and merit-based compensation reviews.
• 401(k) plan with company matching.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level