Transaction Advisory Services Senior

Job Description 

Transaction Advisory Services Senior - Transaction Support (M&A) - HOU00188

US-TX-Houston

Ernst & Young's Transaction Advisory Services (TAS) practice offers companies professional transaction experience. We help clients determine the right deal to do, and then assist them in doing the deal right. Within TAS, Transaction Support services 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.

We currently have a career opportunity for a Senior in Transaction Support.

Responsibilities

Analyze financial and operational results of targets through the preparation of various analyses by reviewing accounting records and conducting interviews with management, including finance, operations, human resources and marketing. Prepare/evaluate pro forma financial information. Assist in identifying issues for purchase price reductions, deal restructuring, or deal termination. Assist management in identifying pre/post-acquisition issues. Assist in preparing reports and schedules.

Evaluate the effects of seasonal and cyclical changes on cash flow requirements. Perform industry and company research.

Develop/maintain productive working relationships with client personnel. Direct the progress of fieldwork, inform supervisors of the engagement status, and manage staff performance. Comply with Ernst & Young policies and guidelines.

Develop people. Provide constructive performance feedback/training and conduct performance reviews. Foster teamwork and innovative thinking.

Commit to developing knowledge. Use technology to continually learn, share knowledge with team members, and enhance service delivery. Respect/protect client information. Maintain an educational program to continually develop skills.

Achieve growth. Understand Ernst & Young and its service lines and identify opportunities to serve clients.

  

To qualify, candidates must have:

• a bachelor's degree in accounting, business or finance, and approximately 2 years of related work experience; or a graduate degree and approximately 18 months of work experience
• a minimum of 18 months of relevant external audit experience in a public accounting firm
• mergers and/or acquisitions transactions experience preferred
• strong analytical and interpersonal skills
• effective written and verbal communication skills
• a dedication to teamwork
• a strong work initiative and the ability to adapt to new challenges and ideas

The successful candidate must also be willing and able to travel, when necessary.