Transaction Advisory Services Senior Manager (Ref.# 063229)

Ernst & Young, a global leader in professional services, is committed to restoring the public’s trust in professional services firms and in the quality of financial reporting. Our 107,000 people in 140 countries pursue the highest levels of integrity, quality, and professionalism in providing a range of sophisticated services centered on auditing, accounting, tax, and transactions. We strive to help all of our people achieve both their professional and personal goals through an inclusive environment that values everyone's contributions, appreciates diversity of thought, fosters growth, and provides continuous opportunities for development. Recognized by organizations such as Fortune, Working Mother, and Training magazine, Ernst & Young continually strives to be a great place to work.
Job Description:
Participate in and lead due diligence engagements related to acquisitions by private equity investor groups and strategic corporate buyers. Analyze financial/operational results of targets. Identify issues for purchase price reductions, deal structuring, or deal termination. Identify post-acquisition action steps to achieve anticipated earnings/cash flow improvements. Evaluate effects of seasonality and cyclicality on cash flow requirements. Perform industry/company research. Coordinate engagement timing and staffing. Communicate significant issues, fees, and estimates to complete as well as due diligence findings to partners and clients. Manage expectations of service. Develop people. Successfully supervise, coach, and mentor all levels of staff. Conduct performance reviews and contribute to performance feedback/training. Understand/follow workplace policies. Use technology to continually develop knowledge and enhance E&Y service delivery. Generate new business opportunities and achieve growth. Understand E&Y's service lines and actively assess/present ways that the firm can serve clients. Develop long-term relationships and networks.Ernst & Young LLP, an equal opportunity employer, values the diversity of our work force and the knowledge of our people.
REQUIREMENTS
Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or a related field Must have 7 years of experience in public audit and/or professional services experience as well as experience related to mergers and/or acquisitions transactions 5 years of relevant experience would be acceptable for those holding a relevant graduate degree excellent analytical and interpersonal skills effective written and verbal communication skills strong client and relationship-building skills the ability to work effectively in a highly energetic and multiple-engagement environment a dedication to teamwork a strong work initiative and the ability to adapt to new challenges and ideas This particular position at Ernst & Young in the United States requires the qualified candidate to be a "United States worker" as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor regulations at 20 CFR 656.3. You can review this definition at http://www.gpoaccess.gov/cfr/retrieve.html at the bottom of page 687. Please feel free to apply to other positions that do not require you to be a "U.S. worker".