EY-Parthenon - Deals - Sales and Purchase Agreement (SPA) Advisory - Senior Assocate
About The Position
EY-Parthenon's unique combination of transformative strategy, transactions and corporate finance delivers real-world value – solutions that work in practice, not just on paper. Benefiting from EY’s full spectrum of services, we’ve reimagined strategic consulting to work in a world of increasing complexity. With deep functional and sector expertise, paired with innovative AI-powered technology and an investor mindset, we partner with CEOs, Boards, Private Equity and Governments every step of the way – enabling you to shape your future with confidence. Negotiations around M&A pricing mechanisms and the sales and purchase agreements are becoming increasingly complex, and buyers and sellers can benefit significantly from professional support in these areas. EY-Parthenon's - Deals – Sales and Purchase Agreement (SPA) Advisory team provides expert support to clients together with their investment banks, lawyers, and deal teams on M&A pricing mechanisms and the accounting aspects of SPAs. The SPA Advisory team collaborates with diligence teams to provide seamless end-to-end deal support from initial diligence through signing to closing estimates and post-closing adjustments. The role involves the identification and articulation of key value points related to deal closing mechanics to assist clients in their negotiations of M&A pricing and associated transaction documents. You will interact with deal teams and clients across all stages of the deal continuum including planning, negotiation, signing, closing, and post-closing.
Requirements
- A bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and 2 years of related work experience; or a graduate degree and approximately 18 months of related work experience.
- 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.
- Strong skills in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- A team-oriented mindset.
- Must either reside in or be in a commutable distance to your office location for this position.
- The ability and willingness to travel and work in excess of standard hours when necessary.
- In certain circumstances, travel may be required beyond your work location based on client and project needs.
Nice To Haves
- A proven record of excellence in a role directly supporting or giving familiarity with merger or acquisitions transactions.
- An active CPA certification or formal accounting training.
- Experience gained within another large professional services organization.
- Established networking skills in a relevant industry.
- Knowledge of how to leverage firm-approved AI tools in a business setting, including Microsoft Copilot.
Responsibilities
- Working closely with clients, their bankers and legal advisers, transaction diligence teams and other SPA Advisory team members to manage and deliver advice around the deal price adjustment mechanisms on M&A transactions, including (i) analysis of cash, debt and working capital adjustments; (ii) preparation of pricing schedules; (iii) reviewing and commenting on the financial aspects of the SPA; (iv) assisting the client with their preparation or review of closing accounts; and (v) performing leakage reviews (on locked box transactions).
- Working with your peers to provide insightful, deal-relevant points of view and recommendations to the client.
- Opportunity to work directly with Partners, Managing Directors, and Senior Directors to provide insightful, deal-relevant points of view and recommendations to the client.
- Supporting client negotiations with the counterparty on transactions.
- Drafting detailed and compelling outputs for clients.
- Taking ownership of Quality and Risk Management (Q&RM) to ensure client work is delivered consistently and in compliance with EY's quality standards.
- Building valued relationships with external clients and internal peers to develop a portfolio of projects by focusing on high-value opportunities.
- Communicating with partners and senior directors in a flat team structure.
Benefits
- medical and dental coverage
- pension and 401(k) plans
- a wide range of paid time off options
- flexible vacation policy
- designated EY Paid Holidays
- Winter/Summer breaks
- Personal/Family Care
- other leaves of absence
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
