Senior, Financial Diligence (Toronto)

EY • Toronto, ON

2d • Onsite

About The Position

EY has an established industry-leading EY-Parthenon Practice that helps clients determine the right deal to do and then assists them in doing the deal right. This is a growing practice with global resources, offering opportunities for career development in a collaborative environment through a broad scope of engagements, mentoring, and formal learning. The Financial Diligence team provides clients with financial and strategic transaction assistance to ensure transaction success. TD teams assist clients throughout the entire transaction process, encompassing traditional financial due diligence, transaction management, negotiation and documentation, and post-completion integration.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Accounting and/or related major.
• CPA certification (or equivalent)
• Preferably 3 or more years of accounting experience including minimum 2 years at a public accounting firm.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Participate 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.

Benefits

• competitive compensation package
• discretionary bonus program
• comprehensive medical, prescription drug and dental coverage plan
• defined contribution pension plan
• great vacation policy
• firm paid days that allow you to enjoy longer long weekends throughout the year
• statutory holidays
• paid personal days (based on province of residence)
• range of exciting programs and benefits designed to support your physical, financial and social well-being
• 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: Senior