Manager - Mergers & Acquisitions

Connor Group•Boston, MA

2d•Remote

About The Position

Connor Group is seeking deal-oriented professionals with a background in accounting, operations, and industry experience to execute finance projects that add value to clients within their finance, accounting, and operation departments. This role involves handling complex technical accounting and financial reporting issues, as well as finance software implementation and automation. Connor Group is a specialized professional services firm composed of Big 4 alumni and industry executives who assist financial executives with complex business needs, including Accounting Advisory, Financial Operations, IPO, M&A, and Managed Services. This is a remote position with the obligation to work onsite at a client location when required, and professionals may utilize U.S. offices if available and warranted.

Requirements

6-7 years of public accounting or FDD experience
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent required
CPA license
Ability to manage teams and own their work product
Hardworking, detail-oriented, and able to motivate engagement teams
Professional and personable demeanor
Proven solid verbal and written communication skills
Passion for helping clients with a strong interest in technical accounting
Strong technical accounting knowledge of GAAP
Ability to act and lead as the client contact
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite with strong Excel skills

Nice To Haves

Experience and familiarity with technology industries preferred

Responsibilities

Lead the engagement team to perform financial and accounting due diligence procedures for buy-side or sell-side due diligence engagements
Strengthen client relationships and generate additional engagement opportunities through excellent quality, timely execution, and strategic approach to service delivery
Identifying and communicating (i) critical deal issues, (ii) the strength and weakness of the business against industry benchmarks to client management that could impact the purchase price or the deal structure
Challenging assumptions related to future financial projections
Identifying critical post-closing matters to be addressed to ensure improvements in profitability and cash flows
Interacting extensively with personnel of the target companies and the client
Reviewing and preparing due diligence reports outlining analyses and findings
Assisting with the finalization of (i) opening balance sheet/ of purchase price allocations, and (ii) closing working capital calculations.
Ensure work is delivered timely and in accordance with firm standards
Supervise, coach, and mentor all levels of staff. Conduct performance reviews and contribute to performance feedback and training.
Develop and communicate workplace culture and code of conduct
Utilizing Excel to create FDD data pack end-to-end – advanced formulas, index match, power query, etc.