Manager - Mergers & Acquisitions

We’re looking at you—high-achievers, challenge-seekers, and innovation-chasers.

Professionals who never shy away from complex problems. We hire the top 1% and let your talents soar.

Connor Group is hiring remote professionals for this position, with the obligation to work onsite at a client location when required. Additionally, professionals may utilize our offices across the U.S. if one is available in your area and your personal situation warrants it.

Are you an intellectually curious, deal oriented professional who enjoys coming up with innovative solutions to complex business issues? Connor Group is seeking professionals who want to build off their existing accounting, operational, and industry experience. We execute finance projects that add value to our clients within their finance, accounting, and operation departments. From complex technical accounting and financial reporting issues to finance software implementation and automation, joining Connor Group will help you exponentially to further develop your career and expand your experience base.

Connor Group is a specialized professional services firm of Big 4 alumni and industry executives. Our team of highly experienced professionals assists financial executives with their most complex business needs, including Accounting Advisory, Financial Operations, IPO, M&A, and Managed Services.

Responsibilities:

Lead the engagement team to perform financial and accounting due diligence procedures for buy-side or sell-side due diligence engagements

Strengthen client relationships and generate additional engagement opportunities through excellent quality, timely execution, and strategic approach to service delivery

Identifying and communicating (i) critical deal issues, (ii) the strength and weakness of the business against industry benchmarks to client management that could impact the purchase price or the deal structure

Challenging assumptions related to future financial projections

Identifying critical post-closing matters to be addressed to ensure improvements in profitability and cash flows

Interacting extensively with personnel of the target companies and the client

Reviewing and preparing due diligence reports outlining analyses and findings

Assisting with the finalization of (i) opening balance sheet/ of purchase price allocations, and (ii) closing working capital calculations.

Ensure work is delivered timely and in accordance with firm standards

Supervise, coach, and mentor all levels of staff. Conduct performance reviews and contribute to performance feedback and training. Develop and communicate workplace culture and code of conduct

Utilizing Excel to create FDD data pack end-to-end – advanced formulas, index match, power query, etc.

Desired

Skills & Experience:

6-7 years of public accounting or FDD experience

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent required CPA license

Ability to manage teams and own their work product

Hardworking, detail-oriented, and able to motivate engagement teams

Professional and personable demeanor

Proven solid verbal and written communication skills

Passion for helping clients with a strong interest in technical accounting

Strong technical accounting knowledge of GAAPExperience and familiarity with technology industries preferred

Ability to act and lead as the client contact

Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite with strong Excel skills

Some travel may be required (about 10%)Connor Group is committed to celebrating the value of diversity in a globally connected business world. Our team culture is collaborative and encourages team members to take initiative. Our professionals are committed to excellence, growth, and integrity. By focusing on innovation, we continue to raise the bar on excellence and deliver…