SGV - Transaction Diligence - Manager

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Our multidisciplinary teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, tax, strategy and transactions, and consulting. Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, we help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow.

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Transactions and Corporate Finance – Transaction Diligence

In Transactions and Corporate Finance, we provide expert advice and support to help businesses navigate mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and capital raising activities. Our services include financial due diligence, valuation, transaction structuring, and strategic advisory. We work closely with clients to maximize value, mitigate risks, and achieve successful transaction outcomes. Our goal is to enable informed decision-making and drive growth through effective corporate finance strategies.

In Transaction Diligence services, we help organizations conduct thorough assessments of potential transactions to identify risks and opportunities. Our offerings include financial analysis, operational reviews, and compliance evaluations tailored to support informed decision-making. We provide detailed insights to enhance understanding of target companies and their market positions, ensuring clients are well-prepared for negotiations. By aligning transaction diligence efforts with strategic objectives, we empower clients to make confident investment decisions and achieve successful outcomes in their mergers and acquisitions.

As a manager, you will manage financial diligence projects, evaluate business performance and forecast assumptions, and provide actionable insights to clients throughout the transaction process. You will also play a key role in coaching and developing staff and senior team members.

Your key responsibilities

• Lead and manage financial due diligence engagements for M&A and transaction-related projects.

• Analyze financial performance, trends, and key business drivers to identify risks and opportunities.

• Evaluate business forecasts and assumptions and provide actionable insights to stakeholders.

• Prepare and review due diligence reports, presenting key findings and recommendations.

• Collaborate with senior management, clients, and cross-functional teams throughout the transaction process.

• Mentor, coach, and develop junior team members to support their career growth and performance.

Skills and attributes for success What we look for:

• Bachelor’s degree in accountancy or finance with at least five years of relevant work experience

• CPA license would be advantageous

Ideally, you’ll also:

• Proven experience in audit and/or M&A transactions within a large professional services environment.

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess financial and non-financial information and develop practical conclusions.

• Excellent communication, presentation, report-writing, and networking skills, with the ability to build effective client and stakeholder relationships.

What we offer you

• Developing an extraordinary you – Gain access to world-class training, coaching, and hands-on experience that will build your skills, sharpen your expertise, and prepare you for leadership opportunities.

• Empowering an extraordinary you – Thrive in a flexible and supportive work environment that prioritizes wellbeing, embraces our values, and helps you achieve both professional success and personal fulfillment.

• Fueling an extraordinary you – Be part of an inclusive, diverse culture where collaboration and innovation drive impactful work, and where you’re inspired and challenged by teams who bring out your best.

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