Senior - Mergers & Acquisitions

Connor Group•Boston, MA

18h•Remote

About The Position

Connor Group is hiring professionals for a Mergers & Acquisitions role at a specialized professional services firm serving financial executives. The firm’s work includes accounting advisory, financial operations, IPO, M&A, and managed services. The role focuses on financial and accounting due diligence for buy-side and sell-side engagements, helping clients assess businesses, deal considerations, financial projections, and post-closing priorities. The position is described as remote, with an obligation to work onsite at a client location when required. Professionals may also use a Connor Group office in their area if available and appropriate to their circumstances. Travel may be required up to 10%. Connor Group describes its culture as collaborative and supportive of initiative, excellence, growth, and integrity. The company says it invests in professionals through health insurance packages, wellness programs, one-on-one coaching, and career development opportunities, while emphasizing work-life balance.

Requirements

2–5 years of prior experience in public accounting.
CPA preferred or actively pursuing completion of the certification.
Ability to take responsibility for and account for one’s own work.
Hard-working, detail-oriented, and able to work independently.
Ability to work well in a team atmosphere.
Professional and personable demeanor.
Solid verbal and written communication skills.
Passion for helping clients and a strong interest in technical accounting.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, with strong Excel skills, including advanced functionalities such as flatfiles, pivot tables, macros, and formulas including SUMIFS, INDEX/MATCH, and INDIRECT.
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent required.
Willingness to travel up to 10%.

Nice To Haves

Experience with a Big 4 or large firm’s transaction advisory services.
Experience with advanced data applications such as Power Query and/or Alteryx.

Responsibilities

Perform financial and accounting due diligence procedures for buy-side or sell-side engagements.
Identify and communicate critical deal issues and the strengths and weaknesses of a business compared with industry benchmarks that could affect purchase price or deal structure.
Challenge assumptions related to future financial projections.
Identify critical post-closing matters to address to improve profitability and cash flows.
Interact extensively with target-company personnel and the client.
Review and prepare due diligence reports outlining analyses and findings.
Assist with finalizing the opening balance sheet or purchase price allocations and closing working capital calculations.