Senior or Manager, Transaction Diligence (Sales and Purchase Agreement Advisory)

The Opportunity

At EY-Parthenon our unique combination of transformative strategy transactions tax and corporate finance delivers real-world value solutions that work in practice not just on paper. Benefiting from EYs full spectrum of services weve reimagined strategic consulting to work in a world of increasing complexity. With deep functional and sector expertise paired with innovative AI-powered technology and an investor mindset we partner with CEOs boards private equity and governments every step of the way.

As a Senior or Manager youll work with many of the worlds largest organisations fastest-growing companies and private equity firms on some of the most complex deals in both Canada and global market across a broad variety of industries.

Your key responsibilities

• Manage and participate in SPA advisory engagements for acquisitions or disposals by private equity investors funds or strategic corporate clients. This includes working closely with clients their bankers and legal advisers and performing tasks such as cash debt and working capital analysis pricing schedule preparation and financial reviews of the SPA and Completion Accounts.
• Advise clients on transaction mechanisms and financial analysis by providing insights on the most suitable purchase price mechanisms analysing financial results through diligence findings and interviews and supporting negotiations with clients to agree on detailed and compelling outputs.
• Build and maintain relationships with internal contacts and external clients to develop a portfolio of high-value projects and collaborate with other EY service teams to deliver an integrated approach to clients.

Skills and attributes for success

Ideally youll have the skills and attributes below but dont worry if you dont tick all the boxes. Were interested in your aptitude attitude and willingness to learn.

• Possess a bachelor or master degree in accounting business finance or economics and be a CPA or CA CFA CBV or an international equivalent.
• Senior
  • have at least 3 years of experience in a professional services or chartered accounting environment or in a financial performance and analysis or mergers & acquisitions role at a corporate organisation.
• Manager
  • have at least 5 years of experience in a professional services or chartered accounting environment or in a financial performance and analysis or mergers & acquisitions role at a corporate organisation.
• Demonstrated ability to quickly develop build and manage relationships with multiple clients and teams both external and internal. Experience working with senior stakeholders on multiple engagements in a Transaction Diligence role or mergers and acquisitions environment.
• A keen interest in understanding businesses transactions and deal value drivers. Passion for client service excellence attention to detail and the ability to grasp complex issues and explain them clearly to non-accountants.
• The successful candidate must be willing and able to travel within Canada and US.
• This role involves interaction with clients operating nationally and globally. Bilingualism in both French and English is therefore a requirement of this role.

What we look for

Were interested in talented professionals with the ability to visualize our clients goals and think creatively to facilitate them - often in politically charged environments. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and a genuine passion for taking on new challenges this role is for you.

What we offer

The EY benefits package is designed to support your physical emotional financial and social wellbeing. Our extensive benefits include comprehensive medical dental and prescription drug coverage as well as mental health benefits a robust Employee Assistance Program and group savings plans to promote your overall wellbeing. We offer generous time off including personal days vacation days and additional firm-wide holidays along with the option to purchase extra vacation days. Employees can take advantage of EYs exclusive learning programs tailored just for them. We also provide internal opportunities for career development and advancement enabling you to grow within the firm. Get involved in meaningful volunteering through EY Ripples and make a positive impact in the community.

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