EY-Parthenon - Deals - Sales and Purchase Agreement (SPA) Advisory - Senior Assocate

EY•Chicago, DC

1d•$96,800 - $181,400•Hybrid

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.

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.
You 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.