Advisory Manager-Mergers and Acquisitions Financial Due Diligence

at Deloitte in Chicago, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Are you looking to capitalize on your assurance and technical accounting experience in a fast -paced and dynamic deal environment? Deloitte M&A Services is the recognized marketplace leader among large professional services firms in providing merger, acquisition, and divestiture services to corporate strategic buyers and private equity investors. We work with clients on the full range of deal execution issues, including due diligence, tax and accounting structuring, merger integration and post transaction considerations. Our multi-disciplinary approach combines M&A, industry and other function specialists to provide fact-based answers and objective feedback geared to minimizing risk and increasing returns.

Work you’ll do

As a technical expert with deep exposure to accounting issues and reporting requirements, you will research and work with M&A teams on a broad spectrum of technical accounting matters including complex issues in accounting for business combinations, consolidations, share-based compensation, revenue recognition, leases, intangibles and financial instruments. In addition, you will have the opportunity to directly deliver highly valued service to clients through working on a diverse array of M&A engagements. You will -

+ Demonstrate an ability to identify and evaluate business, industry, financial, accounting to tax risk related transactions

+ Identify potential “deal breakers”, industry, country, and deal-specific risks and opportunities

+ Evaluate targets’ historical and projected earnings and cash flows; hidden contingencies, commitments, and tax exposures; as well as quality of assets and internal control structure

+ Review and comment on financial, accounting, and tax considerations in investment models, bank finance agreements and public debt offering documents

+ Assist in structuring purchase price adjustment mechanisms and other relevant projections in stock purchase agreements

+ Identify integration and post-transaction transition issues

+ Assist with divestiture strategy, planning, and execution

The team

An in-depth understanding of the M&A landscape, market experience, and access to our global network of advisors means we have the capabilities to help clients confidently pursue strategic transactions in both domestic and global markets – this includes managing the entire M&A lifecycle. Working with our clients to develop growth strategies based on their organizational goals, our services are designed to help clients be prepared to capitalize on opportunities during the merger, acquisition or divestiture process. Learn more about Deloitte Risk and Financial Advisory’s Mergers and Acquisition practice.

Qualifications

Required:

+ Bachelor’s Degree

+ 5 + years of US GAAP Accounting experience

+ Willingness and ability to accommodate unpredictable and last minute travel

+ Ability to travel up to 25%, on average, based on the work you and the clients and industries/sectors you serve

+ Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future

Preferred:

+ CPA, CA certification

+ Masters in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration

+ Audit experience with large public accounting firm

Information for applicants with a need for accommodation: https://www2.deloitte.com/us/en/pages/careers/articles/join-deloitte-assistance-for-disabled-applicants.html

For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in New York City, California, Deloitte is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This compensation range is specific to New York City, California and takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. At Deloitte, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $119,025 to $218,213.

You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.