Experienced Manager, Transaction Advisory Services (Northeast)

Job Description

Job Summary:

The Transaction Advisory Services Manager will be responsible for managing financial, accounting and operational due diligence engagements for both strategic and financial buyers throughout the United States.

Job Duties:

• Plans and oversees the due diligence process and applies knowledge and application of BDO standards to ensure effective and efficient delivery of quality services and products
• Analyzes financial forecasts, historical earnings, assets and liabilities of target client
• Performs industry and company research
• Collects information from all available sources related to the target client's business, securities, intellectual properties, real estate and other assets
• Conducts on-site and / or phone interviews with C-level personnel or target client to gather additional information in support of the financial analysis
• Assists in identifying risks and issues related to integration planning, timelines and functional areas
• Identifies and proposes appropriate resolutions to critical issues related to the M&A process
• Composes financial analysis report for presentations to assist target clients in evaluating M&A decisions
• Manages the relationship and information flow between BDO and the target client
• Partners with Transactional Services Senior Manager and Principal/Director to identify and pursue business development opportunities through industry and network relationships
• Researches and develops proposal documents and may participate in presentations in pursuit of acquiring new clients
• Other duties as required

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Schedules and supervises the tasks and project assignments of (Senior) Analysts
• Reviews work product prepared by (Senior) Analysts and provides review comments
• Acts as a Career Advisor to (Senior) Analysts by identifying and providing on-the-job and formal training and professional development opportunities
• Provides verbal and written performance feedback to (Senior) Analysts throughout the fiscal year and as part of the annual performance review process

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Education:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or Finance, required
• MBA, preferred

Experience:

• Five (5) or more years of public accounting experience, required
• Five (5) or more years of prior TAS experience, preferred
• Prior experience interacting and working directly with C-level personnel, preferred

License/Certifications:

• CPA, CPA candidate, or CA, preferred

Software:

• Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suites, specifically Word, Excel and PowerPoint, required
• Prior exposure utilizing IDEA is beneficial, preferred

Language:

• N/A

Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, specifically business writing aptitude
• Ability to interact with and adapt communication style to successfully convey messaging and objectives to all levels of management
• Exhibits executive presence
• Capable of initiating and maintaining solid relationships with all levels of client personnel, as well as utilizing network and industry relationships to identify business development opportunities
• Capable of working in a demanding, deadline-driven environment either independently or within a team dynamic while effectively managing unexpected issues and/or questions in a professional manner
• Ability to analyze large volumes of data to identify potential issues and propose the most appropriate resolutions to benefit the buyer
• Required to maintain the highly confidential nature of information
• Excellent project management skills with ability to produce quality work project with an attention to detail
• Solid knowledge of technical accounting areas such as US GAAP and SEC reporting
• Knowledge of IFRS desirable
• Ability to travel as needed

Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.

NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $135,000 - $165,000

About Us

Join us at BDO, where you will find more than a career, you'll find a place where your work is impactful, and you are valued for your individuality. We offer flexibility and opportunities for advancement. Our culture is centered around making meaningful connections, approaching interactions with curiosity, and being true to yourself, all while making a positive difference in the world.

At BDO, our purpose of helping people thrive every day is at the heart of everything we do. Together, we are focused on delivering exceptional and sustainable outcomes and value for our people, our clients, and our communities. BDO is proud to be an ESOP company, reflecting a culture that puts people first, by sharing financially in our growth in value with our U.S. team. BDO professionals provide assurance, tax and advisory services for a diverse range of clients across the U.S. and in over 160 countries through our global organization.

BDO is the first large accounting and advisory organization to implement an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). A qualified retirement plan, the ESOP offers participants a stake in the firm's success through beneficial ownership and a unique opportunity to enhance their financial well-being. The ESOP stands as a compelling addition to our comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits* offerings. The annual allocation to the ESOP is fully funded by BDO through investments in company stock and grants employees the chance to grow their wealth over time as their shares vest and grow in value with the firm's success, with no employee contributions.

We are committed to delivering exceptional experiences to middle market leaders by sharing insight-driven perspectives, helping companies take business as usual to better than usual. With industry knowledge and experience, a breadth and depth of resources, and unwavering commitment to quality, we pride ourselves on:

• Welcoming diverse perspectives and understanding the experience of our professionals and clients
• Empowering team members to explore their full potential
• Our talented team who brings varying skills, knowledge and experience to proactively help our clients navigate an expanding array of complex challenges and opportunities
• Celebrating ingenuity and innovation to transform our business and help our clients transform theirs
• Focus on resilience and sustainability to positively impact our people, clients, and communities
• BDO Total Rewards that encompass so much more than traditional "benefits." Click here to find out more!

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