Transaction Advisory Services Manager

Job Description

The Manager will work closely with our clients and team members in providing financial and operational analysis in connection with buy-side and sell-side 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 M & A transactions.

The Manager will help identify key value drivers, challenge assumptions about future performance, search for and advise on hidden value, and work with PKF Texas service teams to deliver an integrated approach to clients before, during and after the transaction. The Manager will lead engagements supported by team members who will educate, train and promote a great working environment. PKF Texas is looking to grow its practice and the candidate selected will have room for continued advancement and promotion throughout their career.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and participate in due diligence engagements related to acquisitions or divestitures by private equity investor groups and strategic corporate buyers.
• Analyze financial/operational results of targets through reviewing historical 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.
• Supervise expectations of service and review the work of employees.
• Conduct timely performance reviews for employees and help to develop and guide staff.
• Identify business development opportunities and assist on proposals and new business opportunities by drafting responses, participating in the proposal process, building client relationships, demonstrating knowledge of client business and communicating directly with the target company.

• Effectively write and communicate engagement reports and deliverables to client management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and approximately 3 - 5+ years of TAS work experience; or a graduate degree and approximately 4 years of related work experience.
• Degree in accounting, business, or finance preferred.
• Experience including at least 3+ years of relevant external audit experience in a public accounting firm. Audit experience within manufacturing, distribution and retail/consumer product companies preferred.
• Experience including an understanding of cost accounting and inventory valuation, preferred.
• CPA certification preferred.
• Strong analytical and interpersonal skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Extremely 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.
• Working knowledge of data analytics and available tools.