Manager, Transaction Diligence - Toronto, Canada - EY

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Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Description

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.

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.

You'll be part of the Transaction Diligence 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

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.

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 carveout issues, as applicable relating to a buyside or sellside project.
Identify issues for purchase price reductions, deal structuring or deal termination.
Identify postacquisition/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.

To qualify for the role, you must have

Manager: Minimum 4 years of experience with 2 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.

What we look for

We're 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.

It's one of the many reasons we repeatedly win awards for being a great place to work.

We offer a competitive compensation package where you'll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for \the value you bring to our business.

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