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CLA is hiring a Private Equity and Transaction Services Senior to sit in any of the following offices: Dallas, Tampa, Bellevue (Seattle), Southern California or Philadelphia . This opportunity provides growth and leadership in a fast-paced environment, perfect for individuals who want opportunity, growth, and new challenges.
Overview
The Senior will work closely with our clients and team members in providing financial and operational analysis in connection with buy-side and sell-side quality of earnings due diligence engagements. Through analysis of financial, commercial and operational data, this individual will provide insights to key decision-makers that help them increase value and reduce the risks and uncertainty inherent in transactions. The individual will help identify key value drivers, challenge assumptions about future performance, and work with CLA service teams to deliver an integrated approach to clients before, during, and after the transaction.
The individual will lead engagements supported by Principals and Managers who will educate, train and promote a great working environment. CLA continues to grow its practice and the candidate selected will have room for continued advancement and promotion throughout their career.
As a senior, you will :
• Lead and participate in M&A quality of earnings due diligence engagements.
• 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.
• Evaluate effects of seasonality and cyclicality on cash flow requirements.
• Perform industry and company research on acquisition targets.
• Manage expectations of service and review the work of staff.
Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, or Finance preferred, approximately 2-6 years of related work experience; or a Graduate degree and approximately 2 years of related work experience.
• CPA certification preferred.
• Public accounting experience preferred.
• Strong analytical and interpersonal skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and Word.
• 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.
CLA exists to create opportunities for our people, our clients, and our communities.  We are a proud equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability status, protected veteran status, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Job Type: Full time