Financial Consultant

The McLean Group•Virginia Beach, VA

7h•Onsite

About The Position

The McLean Group’s Financial Consulting team is seeking a Financial Consultant to deliver Quality of Earnings (QofE) and financial due diligence engagements for middle-market transactions. Working closely with the practice leader and cross-functional teams, the Financial Consultant will provide buyers and sellers with actionable insight on earnings quality, financial health, risks, and value drivers.

Requirements

3-5 years of relevant experience in financial due diligence, QofE, transaction advisory, or related financial consulting roles (Big 4, national accounting firm, or boutique advisory preferred).
Strong background in government contracting (e.g., experience with DCAA, FAR, CAS, or defense/aerospace financials).
Hands-on experience with SEC reporting, IPO/audit readiness, ASC 606 revenue recognition, and complex accounting environments.
Proven track record in financial consulting and transaction support.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA strongly preferred.
Advanced proficiency in Excel, financial modeling, and data analysis tools.

Nice To Haves

Experience in Defense, Government, Technology, or Professional Services sectors.
Familiarity with private equity processes and middle-market transactions.
Strong project management skills and ability to handle multiple engagements simultaneously.

Responsibilities

Lead and execute Quality of Earnings (QofE) analyses, including normalized EBITDA adjustments, revenue recognition reviews, working capital assessments, customer and vendor concentration analysis, and identification of non-recurring items.
Perform financial due diligence for buy-side and sell-side M&A transactions, with a focus on government contracting clients.
Support transaction advisory services, including financial modeling, deal structuring, and transaction close support.
Prepare high-quality client deliverables, including QofE reports, due diligence memos, and presentations for private equity sponsors, corporate buyers, and management teams.
Collaborate with the investment banking and valuation teams on integrated engagements.
Build and maintain client relationships while contributing to business development in target sectors.