Senior Associate – Transaction Advisory (Financial Due Diligence / QoE)

Remote | U.S. CST Business Hours

About the Role

We're looking for an experienced Senior Associate – Transaction Advisory (Financial Due Diligence / QoE) to join our growing Transaction Advisory team. In this role, you'll work closely with private equity firms, strategic buyers, founders, and advisors on live M&A transactions, providing high-quality financial due diligence and Quality of Earnings (QoE) analyses that support critical investment decisions.

This is a highly technical, hands-on role focused on applying strong accounting principles within a transaction advisory environment. The ideal candidate has extensive experience performing Financial Due Diligence, preparing Quality of Earnings reports, and translating complex financial information into clear, actionable insights.

What You'll Do

Perform buy-side and sell-side Financial Due Diligence engagements
Prepare and analyze Quality of Earnings (QoE) reports
Evaluate EBITDA normalization adjustments, revenue recognition, profitability, and cash flow
Analyze Net Working Capital, debt-like items, and key transaction risks
Review historical financial statements, forecasts, budgets, and operational KPIs
Apply U.S. GAAP and accounting principles to assess financial performance and identify transaction-related risks
Prepare clear, investor-ready due diligence reports and presentations
Participate in management meetings and client discussions to gather information and explain financial findings
Support multiple live transactions while meeting tight deadlines
Collaborate with senior team members throughout the transaction lifecycle

What We're Looking For

5+ years of Financial Due Diligence or Transaction Advisory Services (TAS) experience
Strong hands-on experience preparing and analyzing Quality of Earnings (QoE) reports
Demonstrated experience with:
- EBITDA normalization
- Revenue recognition
- Net Working Capital analysis
- Debt-like items
- Cash flow analysis
- Financial statement analysis
Experience supporting both buy-side and/or sell-side M&A transactions
CPA or equivalent professional accounting designation (e.g., CA(SA), ACA)
Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and its application in Financial Due Diligence
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and strong financial modeling capabilities
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Ability to explain accounting concepts and financial findings clearly to clients and internal stakeholders
Comfortable working in a fast-paced transaction environment with multiple concurrent engagements

Nice to Have

Big 4 or national Transaction Advisory / Deals Advisory experience
Experience working with private equity firms or strategic buyers
Exposure to multiple industries
Cross-border transaction experience
Experience presenting Quality of Earnings findings directly to clients

Note: Please submit your resume in ENGLISH; otherwise, your application may not be processed. We prioritize the processing of one active application at a time. If you have applied for multiple job openings within our organization, we kindly request that you direct any update inquiries to the team responsible for handling your initial application. If selected for the role, the final offer will be at the client’s discretion and will depend on your interview performance, skills, and experience.

Senior Associate – Financial Due Diligence / Transaction Advisory (M&A)