Manager, Transaction Diligence

Manager Transaction Diligence

Competitive business today is all about making intelligent informed decisions. As a Transaction Diligence Manager youll help make that happen. You will be an important part of our diversely talented highly experienced team and work at the forefront of high-profile transactions. Our team of strategic advisors sits at the heart of a global team of transaction specialists who deliver high quality advice to our clients.

The opportunity
EY has an established industry leading Strategy and Transactions Practice. We help clients determine the right deal to do and then assist them in doing the deal right. We are a growing practice that has the resources to serve any client anywhere in the world. With so many offerings you will have the opportunity to develop your career in a friendly collaborative environment through a broad scope of engagements mentoring and formal learning. We develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our promises to all our stakeholders and in so doing play a critical role in building a better working world for our people for our clients and for our communities.

Youll be part of the Transaction Diligence (TD) team which provides clients with the financial and strategic transaction assistance to ensure the success of their transaction. Our TD teams assist clients throughout the entire transaction process. While traditional financial due diligence is a key element of the service TD is much broader incorporating transaction management negotiation and documentation and post-completion integration.

Your key responsibilities
As a Manager you will be part of the Transaction Diligence team helping our clients determine the right deal to do and then assist them in doing the deal right. Our team works to understand profit drivers and trends challenge assumptions of future performance and assist with purchase agreements and post-closing transaction matters. Our TD teams assist clients throughout the entire transaction process.

Skills and attributes for success

• Participate and play a leadership role in due diligence engagements related to acquisitions or divestments by private equity investor groups and strategic corporate players.
• Analyse financial/operational results of targets through analysis of operational accounting records and conducting interviews with management.
• Identify and quantify GAAP issues as they relate to the valuation of the target.
• Prepare/evaluate pro forma financial information.
• Analyse carve-out issues as applicable relating to a buy-side or sell-side project.
• Identify issues for purchase price reductions deal structuring or deal termination.
• Identify post-acquisition/divestiture action steps.
• Evaluate effects of seasonality on cash flow requirements.
• Perform industry and company research.
• Correlate due diligence findings with client valuations and manage expectations of service.
• Develop people including supervising staff effectively providing constructive feedback/training and conduct performance reviews.

To qualify for the role you must have

• • Must have 5 years of financial due diligence experience
  • Bachelors or Masters Degree in Accounting and/or related major.
  • CPA or CA CPA certification.
  • Minimum 7 years of accounting experience.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong analytical and interpersonal skills.
  • Dedication to teamwork.
  • Experience working with BI tools such as Power BI Alteryx Tableau Spotifire or others.
  • Experience with each of IFRS ASPE and US GAAP.
  • Strong work initiative and the ability to adapt to new challenges and ideas.
  • Willingness to team and learn.

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

At EY our Total Rewards package supports our commitment to creating a leading people culture - built on high-performance teaming - where everyone can achieve their potential and contribute to building a better working world for our people our clients and our communities. Its one of the many reasons we repeatedly win awards for being a great place to work.

We offeracompetitivecompensationpackage where youll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our addition our Total Rewards package allows you decide which benefits are right for you and which ones help you create a solid foundation for your future. Our Total Rewards package includes a comprehensive medical prescription drug and dental coverage a defined contribution pension plan a great vacation policy plus firm paid days that allow you to enjoy longer long weekends throughout the year statutory holidays and paid personal days (based on province of residence) and a range of exciting programs and benefits designed to support your physical financial and social well-being. Plus we offer:

• Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues in the industry
• Learning opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way thats right for you

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

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