EY-Parthenon - Strategy and Execution - Deal Finance - Senior Director

EY • Seattle, WA

2d • $250,000 - $290,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence.

We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY and help to build a better working world.

The opportunity

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.
Join EY-Parthenon's Strategy and Execution Deal Finance (M&A) practice, where we work on the most complex and high-profile global transactions for Fortune 500 CFOs across diverse industry sectors. Our seasoned team of buy side and sell side transaction advisors bring deep sector expertise and functional knowledge to our clients. We develop deal strategies, prepare and execute separation and integration plans, identify ideas and sources of value enhancement, as well as advise on risk mitigation and the successful change of operations, functions and people. Key client questions that we help answer:

How does the Finance function support the overall organization’s strategic priorities during and immediately after a transaction?
What are the primary sources of deal value, and how do you capture more synergies faster?
How does a transaction set the stage for a new finance operating model and create a platform for future growth?

You will join one of the fastest growing practices at EY and in the industry where you will find plenty of opportunities for your professional growth and development. We are the leading strategic advisor for end-to-end Deal Finance services, supporting major transactions for market-leading companies. We continue to invest heavily in our people to support personal growth and unique career experiences in a highly diverse and international environment.

Your key responsibilities

As a Senior Director with EY-Parthenon’s Strategy and Execution Deal Finance (M&A) practice, you will be a vital member of the practice leading and executing M&A projects, focused on the CFO agenda and Finance function. You'll execute and manage projects across sectors, directing our client service team in developing and executing strategies for transactions. You will also be focusing on business and practice development as well as developing team members to achieve their career goals.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Engineering, Computer Science, or Analytics and 8 years of related work experience; or a graduate degree and approximately 7 years of related work experience.
• Detailed knowledge of and experience in the Finance function.
• Significant M&A management consulting experience.
• Experience in business integrations, divestitures, and/or carve-outs with a demonstrated aptitude for quantitative and qualitative analysis.
• Experience in one or more of the following: general accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, planning, order-to-cash, and procure-to-pay.
• Knowledge of and experience with financial information systems such as SAP, Oracle, Hyperion, Cognos and/or other common systems.
• Experience in financial process benchmarking, finance organization design, process redesign, shared services, process outsourcing and/or transition service agreements (TSA).
• Experience leading and managing in complex business environments.
• The ability to synthesize approaches to complex integration/divestiture conflicts. The ability to prioritize effectively on projects and the skills to adapt quickly to new challenges and concepts
• Excellent negotiation and influencing skills, and the ability to develop long-lasting relationships both internally and externally.
• Excellent analytical skills and the confidence to translate complex data into meaningful insights.
• Knowledge of how to leverage firm-approved AI tools in a business setting, including Microsoft Copilot.
• 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

• MBA is preferred.
• A proven record of excellence in a mergers or acquisitions transactions role.
• Some additional industry experience.
• Experience gained within another large professional services organization.
• Established networking skills in a relevant industry.

Responsibilities

• Project Management – lead project teams comprising of colleagues from across EY.
• Business and Commercially Driven – working in a fast-paced, exciting environment with strong business acumen to drive value to our clients.
• Business Development – drive client pursuits, including presentations and client meetings.
• Practice Development - contribute to our practice development initiatives, supporting the continued focus on our team as a great place to work.
• People development – coach and mentor team members to support achievement of their career goals.
• Building Relationships - Strong working relationships with senior clients, including influence, advice and support to key decision makers.

Benefits

• We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business.
• The base salary range for this job in all geographic locations in the US is $250,000 to $290,000.
• Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography.
• In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options.
• Under our flexible vacation policy, you’ll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances.
• You’ll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.

What This Job Offers

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