Supervising Senior - Mergers and Acquisitions

Connor Group•Charlotte, NY

12d•Remote

About The Position

We’re looking at you—high-achievers, challenge-seekers, and innovation-chasers. Professionals who never shy away from complex problems. We hire the top 1% and let your talents soar. Connor Group is hiring remote professionals for this position, with the obligation to work onsite at a client location when required. Additionally, professionals may utilize our offices across the U.S. if one is available in your area and your personal situation warrants it. Are you an intellectually curious, deal oriented professional who enjoys coming up with innovative solutions to complex business issues? Connor Group is seeking professionals who want to build off their existing accounting, operational, and industry experience. We execute finance projects that add value to our clients within their finance, accounting, and operation departments. From complex technical accounting and financial reporting issues to finance software implementation and automation, joining Connor Group will help you exponentially to further develop your career and expand your experience base. Connor Group is a specialized professional services firm of Big 4 alumni and industry executives. Our team of highly experienced professionals assists financial executives with their most complex business needs, including Accounting Advisory, Financial Operations, IPO, M&A, and Managed Services.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent required
GPA of 3.5 or better
Rated top 25% of Big 4 class
2-5 years of prior experience in public accounting required.
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite with strong Excel skills
Willingness to travel up to 25%

Nice To Haves

1-2 years of valuation experience at Big 4 or other large firm’s transaction advisory services beneficial
CPA preferred or actively pursuing completion of certification
Knowledge in forecast and budget tool (Adaptive, Anaplan, etc.)
International experience (beneficial but not required)
Experience with advanced data applications like Power Query and/or Alteryx

Responsibilities

Perform financial and accounting due diligence procedures for buy-side or sell-side engagements.
Identify and communicate (i) critical deal issues and (ii) the strength and weakness of the business against industry benchmarks to client management that could impact the purchase price or the deal structure.
Perform valuation using discounted cash flow, public company comparable, and transaction comparable methods.
Analyze companies’ strategic positions and corresponding forecasts.
Perform research and industry analyses.
Review purchase price allocations.
Challenge assumptions related to future financial projections.
Identify and address critical post-closing matters to ensure improvements in 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 the finalization of (i) opening balance sheets of purchase price allocations and (ii) closing working capital calculations.
Comfortability with advanced Excel functionalities: building flatfiles, pivot tables, macros, and using advanced formulas such as SUMIFS, INDEX/MATCH, INDIRECT.

Benefits

At Connor Group, our professionals are provided with resources and opportunities to help achieve their professional goals while maintaining a healthy and happy work life balance.
From health insurance packages and wellness programs to our one-on-one coaching program and career development opportunities, we empower our professionals by investing in their growth, health, and happiness.

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