EY Senior/Manager Transaction Diligence 

Canada, Alberta, Calgary 

370782150

Skills and attributes for success

• Participate as part of the due diligence team in financial 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. Responsible, directly or with assistance from team members, in the build out of the financial analyses
• 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. .
• Communicate requests, status, findings, and observations directly with engagement team, client and target.
• Correlate due diligence findings with client valuations and manage expectations of service.
• Manager: Develop people including supervising staff effectively, providing constructive feedback/training and conduct performance reviews.

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Senior: Minimum 2 years of experience.
• Manager: Minimum 4 years of experience.
• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Accounting and/or related major.
• CPA or CA, CPA certification (or equivalent).
• 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.