Transaction Advisory Services Manager(Ernst& Young)-Career opportunity in USA

Job Title: Transaction Advisory Services Manager – Transaction Support (M&A)
company:Ernst& Young
Location: NY-New York
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 Manager in Transaction Support.

Responsibilities:
Manage and participate in due diligence engagements related to acquisitions by private equity investor groups and strategic corporate buyers. Analyze financial/operational results of targets through reviewing accounting records and conducting interviews with management. Prepare/evaluate pro forma financial information.

Identify issues for purchase price reductions, deal structuring or deal termination. Identify post-acquisition action steps to achieve anticipated earnings/cash flow improvements. Evaluate effects of seasonality and cyclicality on cash flow requirements. Perform industry and company research. Correlate due diligence findings with client valuations. Manage expectations of service.
Review the work of Staff and Senior employees. Conduct timely performance reviews for Staff and Senior employees and help to develop and guide staff and other junior Transaction Support professionals by providing effective performance feedback/training and ensuring team responsibilities are consistent with skills and developmental goals. Lead by example.

Generate new business opportunities. Identify business development opportunities and assist Partners and Senior Managers on proposals and new business opportunities by drafting responses, participating in the proposal process, building client relationships, demonstrating knowledge of client business and communicating directly with the target company.
To qualify, candidates must have:
* a bachelor’s degree and approximately 5 years of related work experience; or a graduate degree and approximately 4 years of related work experience
* a degree in accounting, business, or finance preferred
* experience consisting of a total of at least 3 years of relevant external audit experience in a public accounting firm and/or mergers and acquisitions transactions experience, of which at least 18 months are relevant external audit experience in a public accounting firm
* CPA certification or foreign equivalents or successfully passed all (4) sections of the Uniform CPA exam
* 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.

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