Whitley Penn a leading CPA and Consulting firm is looking for a Deal Advisory Senior Associate to join our team! The Deal Advisory group conducts a variety of financial due diligence engagements related to mergers and acquisitions by private equity investors and corporate buyers. Senior Associates are responsible for planning and executing client engagements supervising and training associates and communicating and building relationships with clients. As a DA Senior you will have the opportunity to learn on the job and to begin creating your own business network early in your career. Additionally you will take part in technical and professional training designed for your continued growth and learning.
How We Work
Whitley Penn has become one of the regions most distinguished and fastest growing public accounting firms by providing exceptional service that reaches far beyond traditional accounting. We believe in working in collaborative teams with an emphasis on opendoor policy and encouraging entrepreneurial thinking. We learn innovate and succeed by sharing knowledge embracing diversity and working together. We are all part of the same family and each person matters. We are more than just a job.
How Will You Make an Impact
- Participate in financial due diligence engagements related to mergers and acquisitions by private equity investors and corporate buyers
- Analyze financial/operational results of target companies through reviewing accounting information and conducting interviews with management
- Prepare/evaluate pro forma financial information
- Identify issues for purchase price reduction consideration deal structuring or deal termination
- Identify postacquisition action steps to achieve anticipated earnings/cash flow improvements
- Evaluate effects of seasonality and cyclicality on cash flow requirements
- Assist with writing detailed reports and perform financial analysis including the analysis of cash flows quality of earnings and assets potential liabilities and risks and the impact of findings on the valuation of the target company
- Provide advisory services to clients to assist them in maximizing their financial opportunities and manage the risks involved with possible mergers and acquisitions
- Member of engagement teams with senior client executives attorneys investment bankers and private equity investors
- Grow skills to reinforce relationships with current and prospective clients of the firm
How Will You Get Here
- Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or related area required; Masters degree preferred
- CPA license or CPA eligibility preferred
- 3 4 years of experience in one of the following areas with a public accounting or advisory firm: accounting advisory financial audit financial analysis or transaction experience (experience related to mergers and acquisitions or financial due diligence preferred)
- Strong current knowledge of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) mergers and acquisitions or transaction services
- Ability to independently manage multiple projects and act autonomously while being a team player
- Capable of independently performing research of industries markets economies etc.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong time management skills and ability to meet deadlines in a fastpaced environment
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office primarily Excel
- Willingness and ability to travel when necessary
Why Should You Apply
- Firm Paid Medical Insurance(Free Employee Only Coverage on 2 of 3 plans)
- Voluntary Dental and Vision Insurance
- 17 Annual Firm holidays with extended break around July 4th and year end
- 20 25 days PTO for Salaried Employees
- Paid Maternity and Parental Leave
- 401(k) with Profit Sharing
- Discretionary Bonus Program
- Firm Paid Becker CPA Review Course & Reimbursement for Exam Fees
- Health & Wellness Program
- Pet Insurance
Whitley Penn is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We recruit employ train compensate and promote without regard to on age race creed gender color religion national origin sexual orientation gender identity veteran status disability or any other basis protected by applicable federal state or local law. Whitley Penn is a participant in EVerify please follow the link to review disclosure notifications: All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications merit and business need.
Required Experience:
Senior IC