Manager, Transaction Diligence

at  EY

At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.
Competitive business today is all about making intelligent, informed decisions. As a Transaction Diligence Manager, you’ll 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.

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.
• Build strong relationships across service lines, manage cross-functional collaboration and delivery.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

You’ll 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.

TO QUALIFY FOR THE ROLE, YOU MUST HAVE

• Minimum 6 years of experience with 4 years of diligence experience.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Accounting and/or related major.
• CPA or CA, CPA certification (or equivalent)
• Advanced Excel proficiency.
• Proficiency with analytics tools strongly preferred: familiarity with PowerBI for data visualization and Alteryx for data preparation.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and interpersonal skills.
• Dedication to teamwork.
• Strong work initiative and the ability to adapt to new challenges and ideas.
• Willingness to team and learn.
• The successful candidate must be willing and able to travel within Canada and US.