Manager – M&A Financial Due Diligence

Job Description

Manager, Corporate Transactions Group – FDD | Alvarez & Marsal

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Alvarez & Marsal, with required travel for projects. Alvarez & Marsal is a global consulting firm that takes a hands-on approach to solving client problems in the M&A deal cycle. This role is critical for creating and capturing value for corporate and private equity clients by providing integrated financial due diligence services. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a rapidly growing practice, shaping its future and leading market-shaping deals.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Travel Required
• Pay: $160000 yearly
• Team: Corporate Transactions Group (CTG), reporting to Directors, Senior Directors, and/or Managing Directors.
• Mission: Leads financial due diligence efforts for M&A transactions, identifying key value drivers and mitigating transaction risks for clients.
• Tech Stack: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, database skills

What You’ll Actually Do
• Manage and prioritize financial due diligence engagements and responsibilities appropriately.
• Lead various aspects of financial due diligence work, including quality of earnings, working capital, and debt analyses.
• Conduct effective discussions with clients, management teams, and other stakeholders regarding due diligence findings.
• Oversee the development of financial databooks and generate comprehensive due diligence reports.
• Counsel and mentor CTG associates and senior associates, delegating work and supporting their development.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting and/or related major; Manager level.
• Experience: Minimum 5 years of financial accounting due diligence experience or equivalent at a top accounting firm.
• Skills: Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or equivalent; working knowledge of US GAAP, SEC reporting, and purchase accounting; strong project management skills; excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Bonus: Flexibility to work collaboratively and as an individual contributor; ability to thrive in fast-paced environments.