EY-Parthenon - Deals - Sales and Purchase Agreement (SPA) Advisory - Director
About The Position
EY-Parthenon's Deals – Sales and Purchase Agreement (SPA) Advisory team provides expert support to clients, alongside 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 offer seamless end-to-end deal support, from initial diligence through signing to closing estimates and post-closing adjustments. This role involves identifying and articulating 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 5 years of related work experience; or a graduate degree and 4 years 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 mergers 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
- Manage and deliver advice around deal price adjustment mechanisms on M&A transactions, including analysis of cash, debt, and working capital adjustments.
- Prepare pricing schedules.
- Review and comment on the financial aspects of the SPA.
- Assist clients with their preparation or review of closing accounts.
- Perform leakage reviews on locked box transactions.
- Supervise senior associates and associates, with the opportunity to lead and work directly with Partners, Managing Directors, and Senior Directors to provide insightful, deal-relevant points of view and recommendations to the client.
- Support client negotiations with the counterparty on transactions.
- Draft detailed and compelling outputs for clients.
- Build valued relationships with external clients and internal peers to develop a portfolio of projects by focusing on high value opportunities.
- Take ownership of Quality and Risk Management (Q&RM) to ensure client work is delivered consistently and in compliance with EY's quality standards.
- Communicate with partners and senior directors in a flat team structure.
- Work closely with due diligence teams to identify and mitigate risk for clients.
- Work across borders with EY's global network of deal professionals.
- Develop a strong internal and external network.
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
Director
