Strategy and Transactions – Transaction Diligence Senior Manager – Sell & Separate- MULTIPLE CITIES

Strategy and Transactions
– Transaction Diligence Senior Manager
– Sell & Separate
– MULTIPLE CITIES

Location: Chicago

Other locations: Anywhere in Region

Requisition ID: 10021

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There are plenty of complex challenges when preparing and executing divestitures and our clients turn to us to handle them.

As a Senior Manager for our Divestiture Advisory Services (DAS) team, you’ll be right at the heart of that goal.

You’ll work with some of the most recognized leaders in the field of corporate transactions assisting our clients on sell side transactions and helping to provide tailored guidance to maximize value.

The opportunity

We’ll look to you to manage and lead large, high-profile projects, focusing on divestitures across a broad range of industry sectors.

Strategy and Transactions within Divestitures encompass the strategic development and execution of an appropriate transaction structure, including the execution of financial due diligence.

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

Additionally, our team advises clients in the preparation of carve-out financial statements to be audited, and related SEC filings.

You’ll be working directly with senior clients, while supporting partners on go-to-market activities.

That makes this the perfect place develop a deep understanding of corporate transactions while working in one of the most exciting and rapidly evolving professional services practices.

Your key responsibilities

As a Senior Manager you’ll execute transformational deals, so everyone will look to you for answers to complex challenges.

That means you’ll need a natural authority and confidence in your professionalism.

It’s a political role at times, as you’ll be integrating into complex client teams, so your ability to persuade and negotiate will be extremely helpful here, travel will also be an essential part of the role.

Skills and attributes for success

• Handling financial due diligence engagements regarding divestitures, including carve-outs, spins and full-enterprise sales for private investor groups and corporate buyers.
• Developing and communicating fees and time lines.
• Analyze financial and operational results of businesses to be sold through reviewing accounting records and conducting interviews with management.
• Assist clients in the preparation of SEC filings, including carve-out audited financial statements.
• Identifying negotiation factors for purchase price, deal structuring or termination.
• Constantly researching industry trends and technologies, as well as seasonality and cyclicality on cash flow requirements to provide authoritative knowledge and insight to clients.
• Understanding EY’s service lines and actively present ways the firm can successfully serve clients.

To qualify for the role you must have

• A bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance and 8 years of related work experience; or a graduate degree and approximately 7 years of related work experience supported by an active CPA certification.
• Significant public accounting experience and previous divestiture/carve out/spin-off diligence 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 60% on short notice.

Ideally you’ll 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.

What we look for

We’re interested in talented professionals with the ability to visualize our clients’ goals and think creatively to facilitate them
– often in politically charged environments.

You’ll be using your wider connections within EY to identify further opportunities to provide for our client’s need
– all while maintaining our integrity and reputation as a market leader.

If you have an entrepreneurial spirit, and a genuine passion for taking on new challenges, this role is for you.

What we offer

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business.

In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options.

Under our flexible vacation policy, you’ll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances.

You’ll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.

• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.

• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.

• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

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