Senior Associate – Financial Due Diligence / Transaction Advisory (M&A)
Senior Associate – Transaction Advisory (Financial Due Diligence / QoE) Remote | U.S. CST Business Hours About the Role We're looking for an experienced Senior Associate – Transaction Advisory (Financial Due Diligence / QoE) to join our growing Transaction Advisory team. In this role, you'll work closely with private equity firms, strategic buyers, founders, and advisors on live M&A transactions, providing high-quality financial due diligence and Quality of Earnings (QoE) analyses that support critical investment decisions. This is a highly technical, hands-on role focused on applying strong accounting principles within a transaction advisory environment. The ideal candidate has extensive experience performing Financial Due Diligence, preparing Quality of Earnings reports, and translating complex financial information into clear, actionable insights. What You'll Do * Perform buy-side and sell-side Financial Due Diligence engagements * Prepare and analyze Quality of Earnings (QoE) reports * Evaluate EBITDA normalization adjustments, revenue recognition, profitability, and cash flow * Analyze Net Working Capital, debt-like items, and key transaction risks * Review historical financial statements, forecasts, budgets, and operational KPIs * Apply U.S. GAAP and accounting principles to assess financial performance and identify transaction-related risks * Prepare clear, investor-ready due diligence reports and presentations * Participate in management meetings and client discussions to gather information and explain financial findings * Support multiple live transactions while meeting tight deadlines * Collaborate with senior team members throughout the transaction lifecycle What We're Looking For * 5+ years of Financial Due Diligence or Transaction Advisory Services (TAS) experience * Strong hands-on experience preparing and analyzing Quality of Earnings (QoE) reports * Demonstrated experience with: + EBITDA normalization + Revenue recognition + Net Working Capital analysis + Debt-like items + Cash flow analysis + Financial statement analysis * Experience supporting both buy-side and/or sell-side M&A transactions * CPA or equivalent professional accounting designation (e.g., CA(SA), ACA) * Strong understanding of U.S…
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