Senior - Mergers & Acquisitions

Connor Group•Charlotte, NC

2d•Remote

About The Position

Connor Group is hiring remote professionals for this position. The role may require working onsite at a client location, and professionals may use a Connor Group office in their area when available and appropriate. The firm delivers finance projects for clients across finance, accounting, and operations, including complex technical accounting and financial reporting work, finance software implementation, and automation. Connor Group is a specialized professional services firm of Big 4 alumni and industry executives that assists financial executives with complex business needs in areas including Accounting Advisory, Financial Operations, IPO, M&A, and Managed Services. The Senior - Mergers & Acquisitions performs financial and accounting due diligence for buy-side and sell-side engagements, communicates deal-related findings, and supports transaction-related closing work. The role involves extensive interaction with target-company and client personnel, preparation and review of due diligence reports, and analysis of financial projections and business performance. Connor Group describes its culture as collaborative, initiative-oriented, and committed to excellence, growth, integrity, and innovation. The firm offers resources and opportunities to support professional goals and work-life balance, including health insurance packages, wellness programs, one-on-one coaching, and career development opportunities.

Requirements

2–5 years of prior experience in public accounting.
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.
Proven solid verbal and written communication skills.
Passion for helping clients and a strong interest in technical accounting.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with strong Excel skills, including advanced functionalities such as flatfiles, pivot tables, macros, 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.
CPA preferred or actively pursuing completion of certification.
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 business’s strengths and weaknesses against 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 personnel of target companies and clients.
Review and prepare due diligence reports outlining analyses and findings.
Assist with finalizing opening balance sheets, purchase price allocations, and closing working capital calculations.