Strategy and Transactions – Transaction Diligence Manager

At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you.

And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too.

Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

The potential for error is high in an environment where speed is critical.

Companies looking for local and global deals face strong competition for quality assets and stakeholder scrutiny regarding acquisitions.

M&A success starts with comprehensive diligence, its the only way to understand if the deal is the right decision at the right price. 

As a Transaction Diligence Manager youll be right at the heart of the action.

Youll work with many of the worlds largest organizations, fastest-growing companies and private equity firms on some of the most complex deals.

Youll be advising our clients throughout the diligence lifecycle on key drivers to increase value and reduce the risks and uncertainty inherent in transactions.  

The opportunity 

Youll be working in a team environment with financial due diligence professionals on a variety of projects across a range of sectors.

Our team works to understand the clients business profit drivers and trends, as well as challenge assumptions of future performance and assist with purchase agreements and post-closing transaction matters. 

Your key responsibilities 

As a Manager in Transaction Diligence you will be a vital member of the team managing and executing financial diligence project work.

Youll be focused on analyzing financial data and identifying key trends behind the performance of a business, discussing business performance and forecast assumptions with senior team management, and helping to write reports that set out our findings and recommendations around the key financial and business issues in a transaction.

You will also be helping develop staff and seniors ensuring their career development. 

Skills and attributes for success 

• Handling financial due diligence engagements. 
• Analyze financial and operational results of businesses to be acquired or sold through reviewing accounting records and conducting interviews with management. 
• Assist clients in the preparation of SEC filings. 
• Identifying negotiation factors for purchase price and deal structuring. 
• Constantly researching industry trends and technologies, as well as seasonality and cyclicality on cash flow requirements to provide knowledge and insight to clients. 

To qualify for the role you must have 

• A bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance and 5 years of related work experience; or a graduate degree and approximately 4 years of related work experience supported by an active CPA certification. 
• Significant public accounting experience. 
• Excellent analytical skills and the confidence to translate complex data into meaningful insights. 
• The ability to prioritize effectively on projects and the skills to adapt quickly to new challenges and concepts. 
• Excellent negotiation and influencing skills, and the ability to develop long-lasting relationships both internally and externally. 
• Must be willing and able to travel up to 40% on short notice. 

Ideally youll also have 

• A proven record of excellence in a mergers or acquisitions transactions role. 
• Experience gained within another large professional services organization. 
• Established networking skills in a relevant industry.