Manager, Financial Diligence (Calgary)

EY • Calgary, AB

48d

About The Position

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The opportunity
EY has an established industry leading EY-Parthenon Practice. We help clients determine the right deal to do, and then assist them in doing the deal right. We are a growing practice that has the resources to serve any client, anywhere in the world. With so many offerings, you will have the opportunity to develop your career in a friendly, collaborative environment through a broad scope of engagements, mentoring and formal learning. We develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our promises to all our stakeholders, and in so doing, play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, for our clients and for our communities.

You'll be part of the Financial Diligence (FD) team which provides clients with the financial and strategic transaction assistance to ensure the success of their transaction. Our FD teams assist clients throughout the entire transaction process. While traditional financial due diligence is a key element of the service, FD is much broader, incorporating transaction management, negotiation and documentation, and post-completion integration.

This job posting relates to an existing vacancy within our organization.

Your key responsibilities
Our team of strategic advisors sits at the heart of a global team of transaction specialists who deliver high quality advice to our clients. Our team works to understand profit drivers and trends, challenge assumptions of future performance, and assist with purchase agreements and post-closing transaction matters.

Requirements

• Minimum 6 years of experience with 2+ years of diligence experience is required.
• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Accounting and/or related major.
• CPA or CA, CPA certification (or equivalent)
• Advanced Excel proficiency.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and interpersonal skills.
• Dedication to teamwork.
• Strong work initiative and the ability to adapt to new challenges and ideas.
• Willingness to team and learn.
• The successful candidate must be willing and able to travel within Canada and US.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency with analytics tools strongly preferred: familiarity with PowerBI for data visualization and Alteryx for data preparation.
• Proficiency with AI tools strongly preferred: familiarity with copilot and leveraging proprietary AI solutions to streamline workflows.

Responsibilities

• Participate and play a leadership role in due diligence engagements related to acquisitions or divestments by private equity investor groups and strategic corporate players.
• Analyse financial/operational results of targets through analysis of operational accounting records and conducting interviews with management.
• Identify and quantify GAAP issues as they relate to the valuation of the target.
• Prepare/evaluate pro forma financial information.
• Analyse carve-out issues, as applicable relating to a buy-side or sell-side project.
• Identify issues for purchase price reductions, deal structuring or deal termination.
• Identify post-acquisition/divestiture action steps.
• Evaluate effects of seasonality on cash flow requirements.
• Perform industry and company research.
• Correlate due diligence findings with client valuations and manage expectations of service.
• Develop people including supervising staff effectively, providing constructive feedback/training and conduct performance reviews.
• Build strong relationships across service lines, manage cross-functional collaboration and delivery.
• Leverage data analytics, automation, and AI‑enabled tools to enhance financial due diligence, identify key value drivers and risks, and deliver insights efficiently in complex transactions.

Benefits

• We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business.
• In addition, our Total Rewards package allows you decide which benefits are right for you and which ones help you create a solid foundation for your future.
• Our Total Rewards package includes a discretionary bonus program, a comprehensive medical, prescription drug and dental coverage plan, a defined contribution pension plan, a great vacation policy plus firm paid days that allow you to enjoy longer long weekends throughout the year, statutory holidays and paid personal days (based on province of residence), and a range of exciting programs and benefits designed to support your physical, financial and social well-being.
• Plus, we offer: Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues in the industry Learning opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees